Meek Family Tree (General)

by Marion, Monday, March 09, 2009, 08:32 (5811 days ago) @ Marion

Should have added this information earlier to support my research that Joseph (1749 - 1805) is the son of John and Elizabeth.
At Joseph's marriage to Ann Harris (b. 1753)in December 1779, witnesses were: Francis Meek and Joseph Harper.
Now, Ann Harris's mother was Ann (e) Meek (1715 - 1789), who married George Harris (1715 - 1784). I can find no record of Ann(e) Meek's parents, but it is reasonable to assume from her date of birth (1715) that she was a daughter of John Meek and Clare Bridgeman. Ergo, very likely that Francis Meek (1722 - 1787) was Ann(e) Harris's brother and the witness at her wedding.
By coincidence, I had earler researched the Harper family tree, and can confirm that Joseph Harper (1744) was indeed the Parish Clerk. Although this may not seem relevant, Ann Harris's sister, Elizabeth (1754) married John Duberley in 1778. I have also researched the Duberley tree, and find that there are connections between the Harpers and the Duberleys. Therefore it is reasonable that Joseph Harper would be there as a witness as Parish Clerk, and a family friend.
Hope that Kristeen, Jim and David will read this. Thanks again for your interest. Marion.