2. Jacob Meek was born about 1764. He died in 1861 in Parker Co., TX (source unknown). He was likely the person who signed the marriage bond for John Robert on 9 Dec 1796 in Blount Co., TN. His son Lorenzo was reported in one census as being born in East Tennessee. He was likely the same person listed in the 1830 census of Cape Girardeau, MO. Also listed were John Roberts and several Blevins who later went to Carroll Co., AR. He was listed in the 1832 and 1833 tax list of Izard Co., AR. He was listed in the 1834 tax list of Carroll Co., AR. He was listed in the 1840 census of Carroll Co., AR age 70-80. He was listed in the 1850 census of Navarro Co., TX. (Note: Carroll County was formed in 1833 from Izard County. Newton County was formed in 1842 from Carroll County.)
He married Sarah Blevins. She was a sister to Elizabeth who married Jacob's probable brother Jeremiah. (Note: This is what has been traditionally reported. However, this author has not seen any documentation concerning the first or last name of Jacob's wife.)
- 11. George Washington Meek was born in 1807 in Tennessee. He was probably the person named Washington in the 1834-1838 tax lists of Carroll Co., AR. He was listed in the 1850 census of Navarro Co., TX living next to his father. He was listed in the 1860 census of Johnson Co., TX. He married Elizabeth Ritter. She was born 11 Jul 1810 in North Carolina.
- 101. Sallie Meek was born about 1835 in Arkansas. She was listed with her father in 1850 (Sarah age 15 AR). She married Edd Barton. They had twin girls.
- 102. Nancy Meek was born in 1838 in Arkansas. She died 27 Apr 1912 in Archer Co., TX. She was listed with her father in 1850 (Nancy age 12 AR). She married James Charles Colgan on 24 Feb 1858. He was born in 1826 in Ireland. He died 2 Nov 1915 in Archer Co., TX
- 201. John W. Colgan was born in 1858.
- 202. Susan Elizabeth Colgan was born in 1861.
- 203. Frances Marion Colgan was born in 1866. She married Fountain Francis Bain
- 204. Julia May Colgan was born in 1869.
- 205. Mary Eliza Colgan was born in 1871.
- 206. Enoch Thomas Colgan was born in 1874.
- 207. Ella Rhoda Colgan was born in 1877.
- 208. Nancy Martha Colgan was born 13 Nov 1864. She married David Campbell McAnally 28 Aug 1880.
This is the family of Monica Necessary- 103. Enoch Meek was born about 1841 in Arkansas. He was listed with his father in 1850 (Enoch age 9 AR). He was listed in the 1870 and 1880 censuses of Benton Co., AR. He married (1) Sarah Skaggs. This marrage ended in divorce. He married (2) Malinda Ellen Wells about 1890. She was born 26 May 1841. She died 7 Jan 1929. They were listed in the 1900 census of Sulphur Springs TWP, Benton Co., AR. They were listed in the 1910 census of Wallace TWP, Benton Co., AR.
- 211. George Washington Meek was born in 1894.
- 212. Elizabeth Jane Meek was born in 27 Jan 1899.
- 213. John Wesley Meek was born in 1900.
- 214. Ruphus Marion Meek was born in 17 Sep 1901.
- 104. Marion Francis Meek was born about 1845 in Arkansas. He was killed during Civil War. Served in the 8th infantry Co. D " Moody True Blues" of Clark Cty, Ms. He was a 2nd Lt. He was listed with his father in 1850 (Mariam age 5 AR).
- 12. Lorenzo Dow Meek was born in 1813 in Tennessee. The 1865 Kansas state census gives his place of birth as East Tennessee. According to family legend he died in 1900 near Minco, OK while traveling on business. He was listed in the 1840 census of Carroll Co., AR. He was listed in the 1850 census of Navarro Co., TX living near his father. He was listed in the 1865 state census of Jackson TWP, Riley Co., KS. He was listed in the 1870 census of Sheriden TWP, Ottawa Co., KS. He was listed in the 1875 state census of Logan TWP, Ottawa Co., KS. He was listed in the 1885 census of Fort Sumner, San Miguel Co., NM. He may have died in 1900 in El Reno, OK and lived in Washita Co., OK. He married (1) Rhoda Hampton. She was born about 1814 in Kentucky.
- 105. Sarah Meek was born about 1837 in Arkansas. She was listed with her father in 1850 (Sarah age 13 AR).
- 106. Elizabeth Meek was born about 1841 in Arkansas. She was listed with her father in 1850 (Elizabeth age 9 AR).
- 107. Jacob Meek was born about 1844 in Arkansas. He was listed with his father in 1850 (Jacob age 6 AR). He married Lucinda (Susan) Branscomb
- 223. Charles Adolphus Meek was born about 1868 in Kansas.
- 224. Henry Meek was born about 1869 in Kansas
- 108. Rhoda Meek was born about 1846 in Texas. She was listed with her father in 1850 (Roda age 4 TX). She married James Branscomb
- 109. David Meek was born about 1852 in Texas.
He married (2) Eliza Jane Pointer.
- 110. Lucinda Evaline Meek was born in 1859 in Texas.
- 111. George Meek was born in 1860 in Missouri.
- 112. Isom Meek was born in 1863 Missouri.
- 113. Josephine Meek was born in 1865 Kansas.
- 114. Martha Meek was born in 1867 Kansas.
- 115. Samuel Meek was born in 1870 in Kansas.
- 116. Richard D. Meek was born in 1872 in Kansas.
- 117. Lorenzo Dow Meek was born in 1874 in Kansas.
- 118. Eliza Jane Meek was born in 1876.
- 119. Ada Meek was born in 1878. On Dec. 4, 1901, Ada Meek presented herself for testimony before the Dawes Commission to apply for citizenship in the Choctaw Nation by intermarriage. She states she married James Hense Meek, her second cousin, on Sept. 3, 1899.
- 120. Alford Meek was born in 1881.
- 13. Simeon Meek was born in 1817 in Tennessee. He was listed in the 1840 census of Carroll Co., AR. He was listed in the 1850 census of Navarro Co., TX living near his father. He died in 1862. He married Laura A. Watkins. She was born about 1826 in Alabama.
- 121. William Meek was born about 1840 in Arkansas. He was listed with his father in 1850 (William age 10 AR).
- 122. Jacob Meek was born on 25 Feb 1842 in Arkansas. He died on 28 Dec 1928 in Robert Lee, TX. He was listed with his father in 1850 (Jacob age 8 AR). He was listed in the Dawes Roll as 1/4 Choctaw 2 Dec 1896. It is unclear what his claim was based on. The Dawes Rolls give his wife's name as Ada. He married Carolina Runnels. Two children, James and Calvin, also admitted at 1/8.
- 123. John Seamon Meek was born in 1843 in Arkansas. He was listed with his father in 1850 (John S. age 6 AR).
- 124. Mary Ann Meek was born in 1846 in Arkansas. She was listed with her father in 1850 (Mary Ann age 5 AR).
- 125. James M. Meek was born in 1848 in Texas. He was listed with his father in 1850 (James M age 3 TX). He was deny admission to the Choctaw Nation in 6 Jun 1900. In his testimony he claimed that he was 52 years old. He claimed his father, Simeon Meek was a white man. He claimed his mother, Laura, was Choctaw. The commision said Laura was not on the Dawes Rolls.
Simeon married (2) Amanda Melvina Roberts. She was born about 1832 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Aaron Roberts and Sally Tart and the and granddaughter of John Roberts and Rachel Robinette for whom Jacob Meek was bondsmen at their marriage in Blount Co., TN in 1796. Amanda married (2) Harrison Loomis. Amanda filed for a civil war pension based on Simeon’s service – as Amanda Meek in 1865. In 1870 she filed for pension benefits for their son – identified as A Loomis. Census records identify him correctly as Aaron Meek. Andrew Meek is not mentioned and presumed died young. Research by Barbara Ristow. She was listed in the 1880 census of San Saba Co., TX with her step son James Meek.
- 126. Aaron Meek was born 20 May 1859. He died 6 Oct 1920 in Tom Green Co., TX. He married Elizabeth Victoria Vest. She was born Sep 1862. She died 1 Dec 1912 in Tom Green Co., TX. They were listed in the 1900 census of Coleman Co., TX. They were listed in the 1910 census of Tom Green Co., TX. Aaron was listed with his daughter Laura in 1920 census.
- 231. Naoma Meek was born Feb 1882. She died 13 May 1960 in Taylor Co., TX.
- 232. James Matthew Meek was born 2 Apr 1884. He died 24 Jun 1913 in Upton Co., TX.
- 311. Adrian D. Meek was born about 1909 in Texas.
- 312. Edna Meek was born about 1915 in Oklahoma.
- 313. James Matthew Meek was born about 1921 in Oklahoma.
- 233. Laura Myrtle Meek was born 19 Jan 1887. She died 19 Mar 1976 in Taylor Co., TX. She married A. B. Childress. They were listed in the 1920 census of Taylor Co., TX.
- 234. Ivy Melissa Meek was born Feb 1888. She died 24 Jan 1975 in Taylor Co., TX.
- 235. Charles Adrian Meek was born 21 Jan 1890 in Texas. He died in Tom Green Co., TX. He married Belva S. Stewart 4 Feb 1912 in Tom Green Co., TX.
- 301. Darwin Admurl Meek was born 21 Nov 1912, Tom Green Co TX. He died 19 Jul 1989 Tom Green Co., TX. He married Minnie Lorene Mullenix. She was born 16 Mar 1915. She died 18 Dec 2000.
- 302. Lillian Meek was born about 1918 in Texas. She married Gordon Lee Guttery. He was born 11 Dec 1917. He died 9 Mar 1945 in Germany.
- 303. Charles A. Meek was born 2 Apr 1922 in Tom Green Co., TX.
- 304. Earl Ray Meek was born 28 Nov 1928 in Tom Green Co., TX. He died 7 Nov 2004 in Tulsa, OK. He married Carrie Elizabeth Whittington.
- 236. Archie Admiral Meek was born 7 Sep 1892 in Texas. He died 7 Mar 1976 in Tom Green Co., TX. He was listed with his parents in the 1910 census. He married Bertha Isabelle Stewart. She was born about 1897 in Texas. They were listed in the 1920-1930 censuses of Tom Green Co., TX.
- 305. Lyda Morine Meek was born about 1917 in Texas.
- 306. Lila Norine Meek was born Oct 1918 in Texas.
- 307. Aaron Meek died at age 2.
- 308. A. B. Meek was born about 1921 in Texas. He died in 1989.
- 309. Audrey Meek was born about 1923 in Texas. She died young.
- 127. Andrew Meek was born in 1862.
- 14. John Wesley Meek was born on 4 Nov 1820 in Tennessee. He died on 6 Apr 1918. He was listed in the census in 1850 in Navarro Co., TX living near his father. He was listed in the 1870 census of Benton Co., AR. He married Nancy Blevins. She was born on 5 Apr 1825. She died on 29 Sep 1877.
- 131. Polly Meek was born about 1844 in Arkansas. She was listed with her parent in 1850 (Polly age 6 AR).
- 132. Elizabeth Meek was born in 1846 in Texas. She was listed with her parent in 1850 (Elizabeth age 4 TX).
- 133. Sarah Meek was born in 1849. She is not listed in the 1850 census and this may be an error.
- 134. Matilda Meek was born in 1850 in Texas. She was listed with her parent in 1850 (Matilda age 1/12 TX).
- 135. Lorenzo Dow Meek was born in 1853 in Texas.
- 136. John W. Meek was born in 1855 in Texas.
- 137. Nancy Meek was born 8 Dec 1856 in Texas. She died 21 Jul 1936 in Lampasas Co., TX. She married Albert Louis Robinett on 19 Jul 1877 in Lampassas, TX.He was the son of David Robinett and Elizabeth Clements. Data provided in part by Debbie White
- 215. Alice Robinett was born 30 Aug 1878 in Texas. She died 5 Sep 1940. She married Ephram Priest.
- 216. Florence Robinett was born 11 Oct 1880 in Montaque Co., TX. She died 30 Jan 1964 in Lampases, TX. She married Walter W. Allison 21 Aug 1907 in Lampasas TX. He died 28 Dec 1940 at Lampasas TX.
- 217. Albert Louis Robinett was born 7 Mar 1882 in Witcha Co, TX. She died 24 Nov 1959 in Dallas, TX. He married Docia Therodora Latham before 1909.
- 218. Oscar Francis Robinett was born 11 Feb 1884 in Burnet Co., TX. He died 7 Apr 1944. He married Julia Ann Roark 28 Sep 1909.
- 219. Mittie Elizabeth Robinett was born 11 Feb 1884. She died 9 Jun 1982. She Married M. A. Conner.
- 220. Richard Earnest Robinett was born 1 Jan 1887 in Witcha Falls, TX. He died Dec 1970.
- 221. John Granville Robinett was born 21 Jan 1888 in Oklahoma. He died 20 Apr 1971 in Wichita, KS. He married Helen Charlotte Webster 4 Oct 1910 in Sweetwater, TX.
- 222. Albertina Bertie Robinett was born 13 Feb 1889. She died 31 Oct 1910 in Bell Co., TX She married Leonard Goss.
- 138. Delilah Meek was born in 1858 in Texas.
- 139. Richard Meek was born in 1860 in Texas.
- 140. Isham Francis Meek was born 11 Nov 1862 in Arkansas. He married Lula Drennon.
- 15. Jacob Meek was born about 1823. He was listed with his father in the 1850 census. Also listed was Sally Meek age 23 TN. It is not known whether she was a daughter of Jacob Sn. or the wife of Jacob Jr. This Jacob was not Jacob C. Meek who was listed in the 1850 census of Milam Co., TX. age 23 TN listed with Mary A. Meek age 17 MS. Some people report this Person as Jacob Clinton Meek b: 1823 married to Mary Ann Crocket b: 1823.
- 17. Elizabeth Meek married Squire Blevins. (Source for this child is unknown.)
- 193. Dick Blevins
- 194. Polly Blevins
- 18. Sally Meek was born about 1827 in Tennessee. She resided with his father in the 1850 census BUT may actually be the wife of Jacob born 1823.
Disclaimer: This genealogy was prepared by the author using undocumented and/or unverified sources. Some facts presented here MAY NOT be correct. Never accept as factual any information you find in a library, the Internet or from other genealogist unless it is supported by documentation. Documentation DOES NOT include the undocumented genealogies of other people including those on this web site.
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