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AT THE RIVERBEND: Eliza C. (Fuller) Meek's Estate - 1909-1911
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February 22, 2015. Eliza C. (Fuller) Meek's Estate - 1909-1911. When, great-great grandmother, Eliza C. (Fuller) Meek. Died on July 2, 1909, she left no will. Of her seven children, five were living and named in the letters of administration as heirs, and son, David, was named as administrator. Two sons, William Oscar and Solomon predeceased their mother. Also given were the addresses of the heirs, which was a good clue to further research. Who was informed of Eliza's passing? Labels: C. D. Hitt. James, ...
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AT THE RIVERBEND: Seth Eugene Meek - son of Hiram and Mary Meek
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March 10, 2015. Seth Eugene Meek - son of Hiram and Mary Meek. Great-Grandfather Samuel Meek's brother, Hiram Meek, of Mark Township, Defiance County, must have really emphasized education in his family, as well as a sense of adventure. Almost all of his children were either involved with teaching in some way and/or traveled to the West to better themselves or both. As part of his education, he was sent to Washington DC in 1884. Seth was, in fact, a prominent ichthyologist (a scientist who studies fish),...
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AT THE RIVERBEND: O'Ella J. Meek Pile - Daughter of Hiram Meek
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March 6, 2015. O'Ella J. Meek Pile - Daughter of Hiram Meek. Of Mark Township, Defiance County, Ohio was spoken of in an earlier post, but I've chosen to expand his history by adding some information on a few of his children, a few of whom became exceptionally successful in their careers. Hiram was an uncle to grandmother, Emily Meek, so the children were her cousins. The account of their wedding appeared in the Hicksville News-Tribune:. Mr Hiram Meek, father of the bride, gold watch and chain. Mr T C...
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AT THE RIVERBEND: Maud Meek Hood - Daughter of Hiram and Mary Meek
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March 27, 2015. Maud Meek Hood - Daughter of Hiram and Mary Meek. Maud Meek was one of the children who remained at home in Hicksville, Ohio to care for her family and her widowed father. For a time, she also lived next door to her uncle, Solomon Meek, and aunt, Edna Cannon, and it would seem likely that she also helped them in their elderly years. Maud died relatively young at 47 years old, a much beloved wife, mother and citizen as evidenced by her obituary:. 1888 Hicksville High School Graduates.
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AT THE RIVERBEND: November 2014
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November 9, 2014. On this upcoming Veterans' Day, it seems appropriate to share this family story of an incident that happened in the midst of World War I. The boys of Sherman T. Meek. Brother to grandmother, Emily Meek) decided to show their patriotism. According to The Tribune. Newspaper, Hicksville, Ohio, of June 7, 1917:. Sherman T. Meek. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. ESSEX HOUSE WEDDING PHOTOS : ZARA BENNETT. Confessions of a Pioneer Woman. The Drummond Digest by Ree.
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AT THE RIVERBEND: March 2015
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March 27, 2015. Maud Meek Hood - Daughter of Hiram and Mary Meek. Maud Meek was one of the children who remained at home in Hicksville, Ohio to care for her family and her widowed father. For a time, she also lived next door to her uncle, Solomon Meek, and aunt, Edna Cannon, and it would seem likely that she also helped them in their elderly years. Maud died relatively young at 47 years old, a much beloved wife, mother and citizen as evidenced by her obituary:. 1888 Hicksville High School Graduates.
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AT THE RIVERBEND: July 2014
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July 23, 2014. Emily Meek was my husband's grandmother who died when he was quite young. A few of her things have trickled down to us, one of which is a very battered, deteriorating scrapbook filled with what must have been the prized collection of her youth. Lion Coffee was first roasted and bagged in 1864 in Toledo, Ohio by L. B. Shattucck, who also had a spice grinding business, all located on Summit Street. The Lion Brand Company carried on under several different owners until 1882. He wanted to make...
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AT THE RIVERBEND: Samuel and Eliza (Fuller) Meek, Great-Grandparents
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December 4, 2014. Samuel and Eliza (Fuller) Meek, Great-Grandparents. Samuel and Eliza (Fuller) Meek were early settlers in Defiance County, coming from Columbiana County, Ohio. They have been designated into First Families of Defiance County, Ohio, having been in the county since about 1853. The Fuller family came to Dekalb County, Indiana, parts of which are only a few miles from the area where Samuel Meek settled in Hicksville Township, Defiance County, in 1853. Sam and Eliza were married in Dekal...
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AT THE RIVERBEND: James E. Meek, son of William Meek - HIs Civil War Pension
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April 6, 2015. James E. Meek, son of William Meek - HIs Civil War Pension. Born about 1838, James E. Meek was the son of William Meek and Elizabeth Eaton of East Palestine, Unity Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. William was a brother to great-great grandfather, James Meek. He was captured at New Hope Church, Georgia, and imprisoned at Andersonville. Where he eventually died of starvation and chronic diarrhea. New Waterford, O. May 22, 1889. Please answer this and, Oh, do say you can do something for me.
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AT THE RIVERBEND: April 2015
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April 6, 2015. James E. Meek, son of William Meek - HIs Civil War Pension. Born about 1838, James E. Meek was the son of William Meek and Elizabeth Eaton of East Palestine, Unity Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. William was a brother to great-great grandfather, James Meek. He was captured at New Hope Church, Georgia, and imprisoned at Andersonville. Where he eventually died of starvation and chronic diarrhea. New Waterford, O. May 22, 1889. Please answer this and, Oh, do say you can do something for me.
