David Meek born 1765

1. David Meek was born about 1765. He was listed in the 1820 census of Franklin Co., TN. He is presumed to be the father of the children listed below. Living with John Meeks in 1850 and 1860 was Elizabeth Meeks age 62 born in Virginia. This may be David’s wife. Census records vary widely on ages of the sons. If Solomon and Isaac were born in Kentucky and the other son born in Tennessee it would suggest that David came to Grundy Co., TN between 1805 and 1816. Solomon and Isaac are listed in the 1830 census of Franklin Co., TN. Grundy County was formed from Franklin County.

Connection to children is not proven.

11. Solomom Meeks was born about 1803 in Kentucky according to the 1850 census. The 1860 census lists his age as 62. He was listed in the 1830 census of Franklin Co., TN. He was listed in the 1850 and 1860 censuses of Grundy Co., TN. He was married to Malinda _____ in 1850.

101. James Meeks was born about 1836 in Tennessee.
102. Malinda Meeks was born about 1838 in Tennessee.
103. Bertha Meeks was born about 1841 in Tennessee.
104. Jane Meeks was born about 1843 in Tennessee.
105. Martha Meeks was born about 1845 in Tennessee.
106. Hannah Meeks was born about 1848 in Tennessee.
107. Rueben Meeks was born about 1849 in Tennessee.

12. Isaac Meeks was born about 1804 in Kentucky according to the 1850 census. The 1860 census lists his age as 62. He was listed in the 1830 census of Franklin Co., TN. He was listed in the 1850 and 1860 censuses of Grundy Co., TN. He was married to Tabitha _____ in 1850.

111. Felix Meeks was born about 1833 in Tennessee.
112. Benjamin Meeks was born about 1834 in Tennessee.
113. James J. Meeks was born about 1839 in Tennessee.
114. Jasper N. Meeks was born about 1841 in Tennessee.
115. Willis B. Meeks was born about 1844 in Tennessee.
116. William J. Meeks was born about 1846 in Tennessee.
117. John M. Meeks was born about 1849 in Tennessee.
118. Nathan Meeks was born about 1853 in Tennessee.

13. James Meeks was born about 1813 in Paynes Cove, Grundy Co., TN according to the 1850 census. The 1860 census lists his age as 51. He died 20 Apr 1877 in Grundy Co., TN. His will was dated 19 Oct 1876. He married Nancy Smith. They are listed in the 1850 census of Grundy Co., TN.

121. James David Meeks was born about 1838 in Grundy Co., TN.
122. Mary Meeks was born about 1839 in Grundy Co., TN.
123. Martha Clementine Meeks was born 9 Mar 1841 in Grundy Co., TN.
124. George W. Meeks was born about 1844 in Grundy Co., TN.
125. Susannah Meeks was born about 1846 in Grundy Co., TN.
126. Tabitha June Meeks was born 18 Jun 1848 in Grundy Co., TN. She was not listed in the 1850 census. Source for this child is unknown.
127. Bertha Meeks was born about 1849 in Grundy Co., TN.
128. James Donald Meeks was born about 1851. He died 24 Oct 1930 in Grundy Co., TN. He married Sarah Sanders 28 Feb 1878. She was born about 1820. She died 1860 in Grundy Co., TN.

241. David Meeks was born 19 Aug 1877.
242. Nancy Jane Meeks was born about 1880.
243. Robert James Meeks was born about 1881.
244. Martin Grover Meeks was born about 1883.
245. Stephen Meeks was born about 1884.
246. Cynthia Meeks was born about 1885.
247. Alexander Meeks was born about 1886.
248. Mary Jane Meeks was born about 1891.
249. Susie L. Meeks was born about 1893.
250. Lenar Meeks was born about 1891. She married (1) Jack Odear. She married (2) Andrew Gilliam. He was born about 1902.
251. Eva Meeks was about born 1892.

129. Andrew Jackson Meeks was born about 1854 in Grundy Co., TN.
130. Samuel James Meeks was born about 1855 in Grundy Co., TN.
131. Isaac Brittian Meeks was born about 1858 in Grundy Co., TN.

14. Britain Meeks was born about 1810 in Tennessee according to the 1850 census of Grundy Co., TN. He married Emiline Rhea. She was born about 1816 in Georgia. They were listed in the 1850 and 1860 censuses of Grundy Co., TN. Emiline’s mother was Elizabeth Rhea born about 1774 in Virginia. She was living with her daughter’s family in 1850 and 1860. Her surname in 1860 was Easley. Britain received a land grant for property still owned by his descendants.
- 141. Male Meeks was born about 1833 in Tennessee.
- 142. Margaret J. Meeks was born about 1834 in Tennessee.
- 143. Mary E. Meeks was born about 1836 in Tennessee.
- 144. John William "Crip" Meeks was born Dec 1835 in Paynes Cove, Grundy Co., TN. He died in Grundy County. He married Mary "Polly" Cope 1 Jun 1859 in Grundy Co., TN. She was the daughter of Stephan Cope and Comfort Bouldin. She was born Sep 1841 according to the 1900 census. Census records indicate that Mary had 15 children with 12 surviving in 1900. They may have been the people listed in the 1860 census of Grundy County with daughter Mary. This is problematic since daughter was not listed. They have not been found in the 1870 census. They were listed in the 1880 census with most of their children.
- - 211. Bertie Meeks was born about 1859 in Paynes Cove, Grundy Co., TN. She died 12 Apr 1912 in Grundy Co., TN.
  - 212. Mary Ellen Meeks was born 25 Jan 1860 in Grundy Co., TN. she died 16 Jan 1950 in Oklahoma Territory.
  - 213. Thomas Jefferson Meeks was born about 1863 in Grundy Co., TN. He died 22 May 1907 in Oklahoma Indian Reservation. He married Flora ______.
  - 214. Arlena Meeks was born about 1864 in Grundy Co., TN. She married Bob Gibbs.
  - 215. Jossie Meeks was born about 1864 in Paynes Cove, Grundy Co., TN. She died 18 Apr 1953 in Paynes Cove, Grundy Co., TN. She married James Gibbs about 1882 in Grundy Co., TN. She was listed with her parents in the 1880 census. She was living next to her father in the 1920 census as a widow.
  - 216. Joseph Meeks was born about 1865 in Grundy Co., TN. He was listed with his parents in the 1880 census.
  - 217. James Meeks was born about 1866 in Grundy Co., TN. He was listed with his parents in the 1880 census.
  - 218. George Mack Meeks was born 23 Dec 1867 in Grundy Co., TN. He died 3 Jul 1949 in Grundy Co., TN. He was listed with his parents in the 1880 census. He married (1) Mary Elizabeth Bean in 1893. She was born 11 Jul 1870 They were listed in the 1900 census of Grundy Co., TN. George was listed in the 1910 census of Grundy Co., TN without his wife.
  - - 301. Pearl M Meeks was born Feb 1895 in Grundy Co., TN. She was not listed in the 1910 census with her father.
    - 302. Beulah B Meeks was born Aug 1896 in Grundy Co., TN She was listed in the 1910 census with her father.
    - 303. William B Meeks was born Jan 1899 in Grundy Co., TN. He was not listed in the 1910 census with his father.
    - 304. Marvin Vester Meeks was born 12 Oct 1902 He was listed in the 1910-1920 censuses with his father.
    He married (2) Maggie Myrtle Smartt 20 Aug 1914 in Grundy Co., TN. She was born 16 Apr 1897. She died 19 Oct 1983. They were listed in the 1920 and 1930 censuses of Grundy Co., TN.
  - - 305. Tressie Meeks was born about 1915 in Grundy Co., TN.
    - 306. Clara Meeks was born 10 Oct 1918. She was listed with her parents in the 1920-1930 censuses.
    - 307. Jeff Meeks was born about 1920.
    - 308. Lillie Meeks was born about 1924.
    - 309. John Brenton Meeks was born 28 Oct 1928. He died 27 Sep 2003.
    - - 401. David Meeks - DNA Kit#22236
    - 310. Jossie Meeks was born about 1928.
    - 311. Alfred Meeks source for this child is unknown.
    - 312. Ruth Hazel Meeks source for this child is unknown. she was reportedly adopted.
    - 313. Mary Magdalene Meeks source for this child is unknown.
  - 219. Margaret Meeks was born about 1870 in Grundy Co., TN. She was listed with her parents in the 1880 census.
  - 220. Alfred Meeks was born 10 Oct 1870 in Paynes Cove, Grundy Co., TN. He died in Grundy Co., TN. He was listed with his parents in the 1880 census.
  - 221. Eudora Meeks was born 14 Sep 1875 in Grundy Co., TN. She died 4 Dec 1956 in Grundy Co., TN. She was listed with her parents in the 1880 census.
  - 222. Clouse Meeks was born Apr 1877 in Paynes Cove, Grundy Co., TN. He died in 1950 in Grundy Co., TN. With parents in 1880 census. He lived next to his parents in 1900. He married Minnie Stokes.
  - - 321. Lillie Meeks was born May 1898 in Grundy Co., TN.
    - 322. Thomas Meeks was born Mar 1900 in Grundy Co., TN.
  - 223. Lillie Marie Meeks was born 10 Mar 1882 in Grundy Co., TN. She died 21 Apr 1963 in Grundy Co., TN. She was listed with her parents in the 1900 census.
  - 224. John Vester Meeks was born 22 Feb 1884 in Grundy Co., TN He died 4 Aug 1969 in Grundy Co., TN. He was listed with his parents in the 1900 census.
  - 225. Bessie J. Meeks was born Jan 1887 in Grundy Co., TN. She was listed with her parents in the 1900 census.
- 145. Sarah J. Meeks was born about 1840 in Tennessee.
- 146. Thomas J. Meeks was born about 1842 in Tennessee. He married Malinda Gibbs. She was born 2 Sep 1850.
- 147. Milly T. Meeks was born about 1843 in Tennessee.
- 148. George D. Meeks was born about 1844 in Tennessee.
- 149. Joseph C. Meeks was born about 1838 in Tennessee.
- 150. Jerome C. Meeks was born about 1852 in Tennessee.
15. John Meek was born about 1820 in Tennessee according to the 1850 census of Grundy Co., TN. He married Susan _____. He was listed in the 1850 and 1860 censuses of Grundy Co., TN.

151. Arminta Meeks was born about 1839 in Tennessee.
152. Elizabeth Meeks was born about 1842 in Tennessee.
153. Elijah Meeks was born about 1844 in Tennessee.
154. Evaline Meeks was born about 1845 in Tennessee.
155. William H. Meeks was born about 1848 in Tennessee.

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David Meek

(1765- )

By Christopher A. Meek