This site is devoted to understanding the scoop and complexity of people named Meek or Meeks. My earliest known ancestor was John Meek (1754-1803) who died in Henry Co., KY in 1803. My search has led to the early settlers of S. W. Pennsylvania named Meek who came from Maryland. In the process of collecting information and doing research I have accumulated many genealogies of Meek(s) families which are not part of my own line. I have placed these on the web site as well. The results have been a web site that has three parts: my personal genealogy, the study of the families from SW PA and other Meek(s) families.
My personal genealogy includes extensive information on the descendants of John Meek born 1754 many of which are documented. It also contains the genealogies of related families that I am connected to. This includes Jeremiah Meek, Joshua Meek born 1731, Basil Meek born 1740 and Jacob Meek born 1755. These and others are included in Group A below.
The study of the early settlers of Maryland and S.W. Pennsylvania focuses on the factual information extracted from official records or sources, which are based on recognized genealogical sources. See the article on Early Settlers of SW PA. This group is now divided into two families based on DNA evidence. The study has revealed that there was at least one other significant group of families living in SW PA. See Group B below for detail on people related to that group.
The Other Meek(s) Genealogies are grouped according to matching DNA and/or geographic area. It is a fairly comprehensive but not necessarily complete list of Meek(s) families living in the United States prior or 1800. Some genealogies are fairly large and extend into modern times but are not documented or verified.
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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.
Note: The indexes on this site are incomplete. They are done manually and difficult to keep up. Amazingly modern search engines are able to find a lot of names on this site.
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Following are a number of families that I have obtained information on. In many cases the information is not verified and should not be considered a source. Rather, they are presented to help those people who are researching the Meek name understand the scope of genealogical information available. Clearly, some of this information may not be correct. So, use caution. If you have any information to add, please contact me. DNA has divided many of these ancestors into different unrelated groups. The significance of DNA is related to the validity of the genealogy.
The information contained on this site is a collection of different genealogies, obtained over the years from various sources. I did not personally research all of these genealogies. I cannot and do not guarantee this information as factual nor do I certify any connection as proven. These genealogies can be grouped under four categories.
1. My personal genealogy, which I personally researched.
2. Genealogies given to me by the people who actually did the research. Source information is sometimes included.
3. Genealogies given to me or obtained from people who did not do the research. Source information is seldom mentioned. These genealogies may or may not be valid.
4. Genealogies considered "traditional genealogies" pasted down over the years but which contain little or no documentation. There is little source information and mistakes are common.
My purposes in posting this information are to help other researchers find a lead, understand the scope of the data available on the Meek(s) families and to share their information. Hopefully, together we can expand and improve the information available on the Meek/Meeks families and maybe find some common ancestors.
I encourage everyone to be cautious about the information that you find here or any other place. The best researchers make mistakes in both facts and logical deductions. Much of what is and has been available about the Meek family over the years contains errors that may not be apparent. Evaluate the source carefully and then verify what you have learned.
