Adam Meek (1726-1768) Cecil Co., MD


By Christopher A. Meek

1. Adam Meek was born about 1726. He owned Susquehanna Manor on 25 May 1745 in Cecil Co., MD. He died in 1767 in Cecil Co., MD. His will is dated 1 Aug 1767 and was probated on 10 Oct 1767. The will names Andrew as oldest son and the rest of the children.

He married Jean Mitchell (daughter of Andrew Mitchell and Jean Unknown) about 1745. Her will was dated on 22 May 1794 in York Co., SC and was probated on 27 Sep 1797. Adam Meek and Jean Mitchell had the following children:

  • 2. Andrew Meek. was born about 1747 in Cecil Co., MD, based on 1776 Hartford Co., MD census. He owned Royal Exchange 1n 6 May 1777 in Harford Co., MD. He married Martha Unknown about 1770, based on age of oldest child. Martha was born about 1749. Andrew Meek and Martha Unknown had the following children:
    • 11. Elesker Meek was born about 1771. Name may have been Esther
    • 12. John Meek was born about 1774.
    • 13. Martha Meek was born about 1774.
    • 14. Adam Meek was born about 1775.
  • 3. Rebecca Meek married an unknown Scott.
  • 4. Mary Meek.
  • 5. Jane Meek was born about 1750. She died on 21 Aug 1817 in Union Co., SC. She married John Hope (son of James Hope and Katherine Clendenin) about 1773. John Hope was born in 1748. He died on 17 Aug 1791 in York Co., SC. Deed Record dated 1 Jul 1773 John Hope & wife of Craven Co., SC to James Hope for 300 pounds SC money 300 acres bet Broad River and the Catabaona branch of Allison Creek. He served fifth Regiment on 15 Jun 1778.
  • 6. Margaret Meek probably married John Barron.
  • 7. Moses Meek was born on 29 Jan 1754.
  • 8. Nancy Meek.
  • 9. James Meek was born about 1758.
  • 10. Adam Meek was born about 1760.

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Probable brother based on will of Jean Mitchell.

1. John Meek settled in Susquehanna Manor, Hartford Co., MD. His will was probated in West Nottingham 1762/63. He married Rebecca Mitchell. She was born about 1715 the daughter of Andrew Mitchell. She died 4 Jul 1760. She is buried in West Nottingham. She is buried in Rising Sun Cemetery.

11. Mathew Meek was born about 1747. He died 22 Jul 1758.
12. John Meek was mentioned in the will of Jean Mitchell.
13. Agnes Meek was mentioned in the will of Jean Mitchell.
14. Nelly Meek
15. Andrew Meek
16. Mary Meek
17. Jean Meek
18. Rebecca Meek

Jean Mitchell was the wife of Andrew Mitchell. Her will dated 8 Jun 1771 mentions grandchildren who were children of both Adam Meek and John Meek.

Source: Adam/Jane (Mitchell) Meek and Descendants, 1996 by Melton P. Meek, MD

Wills: Abstracts and Administrations 1713-1825: Chester Co, PA (Proved 1762-3)
Meek, John. West Nottingham.
December 27, 1762. October 1, 1763.
To sons John and Andrew and to daughters Mary, Jean and Rebecca Meek
each 1/9 of all estate. To daughters Agnes and Nelley Meek 2/9 of
estate, when of age. Executor: James Maxwell.
Guardian: Adam Meek.
Witnesses: James Dougherty, James Davison.

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