Arthur Benjamin Meek
b. 21 May 1877, d. 5 May 1943
Parents:
Father: Joseph Edward Meek b. 1844, d. 5 Dec 1876
Mother: Sarah Humphries b. 25 Aug 1846, d. 7 Oct 1883
Mother: Sarah Humphries b. 25 Aug 1846, d. 7 Oct 1883
Last Edited: 22 Oct 2017
- Birth*: Arthur Benjamin Meek was born on 21 May 1877 at Brooklyn, New York, United States.
- He was the son of Joseph Edward Meek and Sarah Humphries.
- Anecdote*: Arthur and his brother Joseph were sent to the workhouse after the death of their mother and then later to an adoption home (said to be by a family named Dunmall when he was 7 years old). From here he and his brother Joe were sent to Canada.1
- Emigration*: Arthur Benjamin Meek emigrated on 4 July 1890 to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, said to have been sent to a family named Horswill at Honore? to work.
- Anecdote: Arthur re-entered the USA in March 1891 at St Vincent, Minnesota.
- Occupation*: Arthur Benjamin Meek was working for the Canadian National Railway circa 1904.
- Marriage*: Arthur Benjamin Meek married Mary Ann Bulger, daughter of Patrick Bulger and Mary Ann Fitzgerald, on 22 January 1905 at Argyle, Marshall, Minnesota, United States.
- Residence*: In 1920 Arthur Benjamin Meek and Mary Ann Bulger lived at Moranville, Roseau, Minnesota, United States.
- Anecdote*: Arthur and Minnie are reported to have had ten children.
- Residence*: In 1930 Arthur Benjamin Meek and Mary Ann Bulger lived at Moranville, Roseau, Minnesota, United States.
- Death*: Arthur Benjamin Meek died on 5 May 1943 at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at age 65.
Family:
Mary Ann Bulger b. 3 Feb 1881, d. 30 Oct 1930
- Marriage*: Arthur Benjamin Meek married Mary Ann Bulger, daughter of Patrick Bulger and Mary Ann Fitzgerald, on 22 January 1905 at Argyle, Marshall, Minnesota, United States.
Children:
Helen Mary Meek+ b. 6 Feb 1906, d. 4 Oct 1998
Joseph Robert Meek b. 22 Aug 1909, d. 1 Sep 1954
Bernard Elwood Meek b. 5 Aug 1912, d. Apr 1982
John Henry Meek+ b. 23 Jan 1914, d. 2 Aug 1979
Alvin Walter Meek+ b. 23 Dec 1916, d. 19 Aug 1987
Francis Floyd Meek b. 19 Aug 1918, d. 29 Aug 1996
Eileen Margaret Meek b. 22 Dec 1922, d. 3 Mar 2005
Joseph Robert Meek b. 22 Aug 1909, d. 1 Sep 1954
Bernard Elwood Meek b. 5 Aug 1912, d. Apr 1982
John Henry Meek+ b. 23 Jan 1914, d. 2 Aug 1979
Alvin Walter Meek+ b. 23 Dec 1916, d. 19 Aug 1987
Francis Floyd Meek b. 19 Aug 1918, d. 29 Aug 1996
Eileen Margaret Meek b. 22 Dec 1922, d. 3 Mar 2005
Citations
- [S76] George Meek, "George Meek, Bath Chair-Man, By Himself", Constable & Co. Ltd., First Edition (1910).
Addie Ella Polley
b. 1887, d. 1928
Last Edited: 25 May 2013
- Birth*: Addie Ella Polley was born in 1887 at Renton, King, Washington, United States.
- Marriage*: Addie Ella Polley married Joseph Edward Meek, son of Joseph Edward Meek and Sarah Humphries, in 1904.
- Married Name: As of 1904, her married name was Meek.
- Death*: Addie Ella Polley died in 1928 at Washington, United States.
Family:
Joseph Edward Meek b. 17 Dec 1872, d. 20 May 1942
- Marriage*: Addie Ella Polley married Joseph Edward Meek, son of Joseph Edward Meek and Sarah Humphries, in 1904.
Children:
Joseph Arthur Meek+ b. 7 May 1906, d. 12 Aug 1981
Myrtle May Meek b. 11 Jun 1908, d. 13 Jan 2002
Harry Edward Meek b. 5 Jul 1910, d. 22 Feb 1997
Harold Louis Meek b. 26 Nov 1911, d. 23 Nov 2002
Thelma Irene Meek+ b. 16 Feb 1913, d. 10 Sep 2013
Myrtle May Meek b. 11 Jun 1908, d. 13 Jan 2002
Harry Edward Meek b. 5 Jul 1910, d. 22 Feb 1997
Harold Louis Meek b. 26 Nov 1911, d. 23 Nov 2002
Thelma Irene Meek+ b. 16 Feb 1913, d. 10 Sep 2013
Sarah Elizabeth Meek
b. 20 February 1874, d. 14 February 1876
Parents:
Father: Joseph Edward Meek b. 1844, d. 5 Dec 1876
Mother: Sarah Humphries b. 25 Aug 1846, d. 7 Oct 1883
Mother: Sarah Humphries b. 25 Aug 1846, d. 7 Oct 1883
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2017
- Birth*: Sarah Elizabeth Meek was born on 20 February 1874 at Brooklyn, New York, United States.1
- She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Meek and Sarah Humphries.
- Death*: Sarah Elizabeth Meek died on 14 February 1876 at New York, United States, at age 1.
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Ancestry.com. New York, State Census, 1875 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013."
Mary Ann Bulger
b. 3 February 1881, d. 30 October 1930
Parents:
Father: Patrick Bulger b. 15 May 1856, d. 18 Jun 1938
Mother: Mary Ann Fitzgerald b. 20 Jul 1858, d. 2 Aug 1938
Mother: Mary Ann Fitzgerald b. 20 Jul 1858, d. 2 Aug 1938
Last Edited: 6 Aug 2016
- Birth*: Mary Ann Bulger was born on 3 February 1881 at Minto, Cavalier, North Dakota, United States.
- She was the daughter of Patrick Bulger and Mary Ann Fitzgerald.
- Name Variation: Mary Ann Bulger was also known as Minnie.
- Marriage*: Mary Ann Bulger married Arthur Benjamin Meek, son of Joseph Edward Meek and Sarah Humphries, on 22 January 1905 at Argyle, Marshall, Minnesota, United States.
- Married Name: As of 22 January 1905, her married name was Meek.
- Residence: In 1920 Mary Ann Bulger and Arthur Benjamin Meek lived at Moranville, Roseau, Minnesota, United States.
- Anecdote*: Arthur and Minnie are reported to have had ten children.
- Residence: In 1930 Mary Ann Bulger and Arthur Benjamin Meek lived at Moranville, Roseau, Minnesota, United States.
- Death*: Mary Ann Bulger died on 30 October 1930 at Minnesota, United States, at age 49.
Family:
Arthur Benjamin Meek b. 21 May 1877, d. 5 May 1943
- Marriage*: Mary Ann Bulger married Arthur Benjamin Meek, son of Joseph Edward Meek and Sarah Humphries, on 22 January 1905 at Argyle, Marshall, Minnesota, United States.
Children:
Helen Mary Meek+ b. 6 Feb 1906, d. 4 Oct 1998
Joseph Robert Meek b. 22 Aug 1909, d. 1 Sep 1954
Bernard Elwood Meek b. 5 Aug 1912, d. Apr 1982
John Henry Meek+ b. 23 Jan 1914, d. 2 Aug 1979
Alvin Walter Meek+ b. 23 Dec 1916, d. 19 Aug 1987
Francis Floyd Meek b. 19 Aug 1918, d. 29 Aug 1996
Eileen Margaret Meek b. 22 Dec 1922, d. 3 Mar 2005
Joseph Robert Meek b. 22 Aug 1909, d. 1 Sep 1954
Bernard Elwood Meek b. 5 Aug 1912, d. Apr 1982
John Henry Meek+ b. 23 Jan 1914, d. 2 Aug 1979
Alvin Walter Meek+ b. 23 Dec 1916, d. 19 Aug 1987
Francis Floyd Meek b. 19 Aug 1918, d. 29 Aug 1996
Eileen Margaret Meek b. 22 Dec 1922, d. 3 Mar 2005
John William Meek
b. 1813, d. 1875
Parents:
Last Edited: 29 Jan 2018
- Birth*: John William Meek was born in 1813 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.
- He was the son of James Meek and Ann Richards.
- Baptism: John William Meek was baptized on 24 October 1813 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Marriage*: John William Meek married Elizabeth Mathis, daughter of William Mathis, on 12 March 1838 at St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB, surname spelt MATHIS. Marriage certificate sighted.2
- Anecdote*: On 20 Oct 1842 John William Meek and his family, along with his father James Meek, were subject to a removal order from St Magdalen, Hastings to St Clement, Hastings (ESRO: PAR 367/32/3/245). The wording in the ESRO catalogue is: "John Meek, wife Elizabeth, and their children William James (3 years), John (1 year) and an unbaptised son (3 days); from St Mary Magdalen Hastings; settlement examination of John Meek: married at St Leonards 12 Mar 1838; settlement examination of James Meek: on 17 Oct 1826 he hired a house near the gaol in St Clement Hastings from Elizabeth Breach, widow for several years; married in 1813 to his late wife Ann and John Meek is their son born 1814". The actual examination documents could hold some interesting information.
- Occupation: John William Meek was a labourer and fisherman on 7 April 1861.3
- Residence*: On 7 April 1861 John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis lived at Bells Passage, Hastings, Sussex, England.3
- Residence*: On 2 April 1871 John William Meek lived at 3 Bells Passage, Hastings, Sussex, England, a widower, living with son Henry and his wife Mary.4
- Occupation*: John William Meek was a general labourer on 2 April 1871.4
- Death*: John William Meek died in 1875 at Rye Registration District, Sussex, England.5
- Burial*: John William Meek was buried on 18 September 1875 at Northiam, Sussex, EnglandB, "62 years". The SFHG index also records a comment "a stopper at 'Stent'". What does that mean? Original burial register needs to be checked as it may be a mistranscription.6
Family:
Elizabeth Mathis b. 1817
- Marriage*: John William Meek married Elizabeth Mathis, daughter of William Mathis, on 12 March 1838 at St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB, surname spelt MATHIS. Marriage certificate sighted.2
Children:
William James Meek+ b. c 1839, d. 1916
John Meek+ b. 1840, d. 3 Sep 1905
Moses Henry Meek b. 1842, d. 1884
Joseph Edward Meek+ b. 1844, d. 5 Dec 1876
Richard Meek+ b. 1846, d. 31 Dec 1915
Louisa Mary Meek b. 1848
John Meek+ b. 1840, d. 3 Sep 1905
Moses Henry Meek b. 1842, d. 1884
Joseph Edward Meek+ b. 1844, d. 5 Dec 1876
Richard Meek+ b. 1846, d. 31 Dec 1915
Louisa Mary Meek b. 1848
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jan-Mar 1838, Hastings RD, Vol 12 Page 339."
- [S68] 1861 Census for England, "Class: RG 9; Piece: 561; Folio: 69; Page: 48; GSU roll: 542662."
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "Class: RG10; Piece: 1033; Folio: 28; Page: 49;."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1875, Rye, Vol 2b Page 7. Age 62 years."
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Elizabeth Mathis
b. 1817
Parents:
Father: William Mathis
Last Edited: 29 Jan 2018
- Birth*: Elizabeth Mathis was born in 1817 at Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB.
- She was the daughter of William Mathis.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Mathis married John William Meek, son of James Meek and Ann Richards, on 12 March 1838 at St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB, surname spelt MATHIS. Marriage certificate sighted.1
- Married Name: As of 12 March 1838, her married name was Meek.
- Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Elizabeth Mathis and John William Meek lived at Bells Passage, Hastings, Sussex, England.2
Family:
John William Meek b. 1813, d. 1875
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Mathis married John William Meek, son of James Meek and Ann Richards, on 12 March 1838 at St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB, surname spelt MATHIS. Marriage certificate sighted.1
Children:
William James Meek+ b. c 1839, d. 1916
John Meek+ b. 1840, d. 3 Sep 1905
Moses Henry Meek b. 1842, d. 1884
Joseph Edward Meek+ b. 1844, d. 5 Dec 1876
Richard Meek+ b. 1846, d. 31 Dec 1915
Louisa Mary Meek b. 1848
John Meek+ b. 1840, d. 3 Sep 1905
Moses Henry Meek b. 1842, d. 1884
Joseph Edward Meek+ b. 1844, d. 5 Dec 1876
Richard Meek+ b. 1846, d. 31 Dec 1915
Louisa Mary Meek b. 1848
Charles Barber
b. 21 August 1813
Parents:
Last Edited: 27 Nov 2012
- Baptism*: Charles Barber was baptized on 21 August 1813 at Ospringe, Kent, England.1
- He was the son of George Barber and Sarah Forest.
- Marriage*: Charles Barber married Matilda Wood in 1846 at Milton, Kent, England.2
- Occupation*: Charles Barber was an agricultural labourer on 30 March 1851.3
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Charles Barber and Matilda Wood lived at Ufton Court, Tunstall, Kent, England, living with Charle's widowed father, George Barber (60 yrs).3
- Occupation: Charles Barber was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.4
- Residence: On 7 April 1861 Charles Barber and Matilda Wood lived at Cottages, Tunstall, Kent, England, living with Charles' widowed father George Barber.4
- Anecdote*: No children were found in the 1851 and 1861 census.
- Burial*: Charles Barber was buried on 19 March 1868 at Tunstall, Kent, England, age 52 years.5
Family:
Matilda Wood b. c 1822
- Marriage*: Charles Barber married Matilda Wood in 1846 at Milton, Kent, England.2
Citations
- [S240] Parish Register of Ospringe, Kent, England, 1740- (KHLC: U3/123/1/1) "U3/123/1/3-4."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr-Jun 1846, Milton, Kent, Vol 5 Page 485."
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1627 folio 79 page 11."
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "RG09 piece 529 folio 204 page 8."
- [S241] Transcript of the Parish Register of Tunstall, Kent, England, to 1881 (KHLC:) "age 52 years."
Matilda Wood
b. circa 1822
Last Edited: 27 Nov 2012
- Birth*: Matilda Wood was born circa 1822 at Rodmersham, Kent, England.
- Marriage*: Matilda Wood married Charles Barber, son of George Barber and Sarah Forest, in 1846 at Milton, Kent, England.1
- Married Name: As of 1846, her married name was Barber.
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Matilda Wood and Charles Barber lived at Ufton Court, Tunstall, Kent, England, living with Charle's widowed father, George Barber (60 yrs).2
- Residence: On 7 April 1861 Matilda Wood and Charles Barber lived at Cottages, Tunstall, Kent, England, living with Charles' widowed father George Barber.3
- Burial*: Matilda Wood was buried on 11 December 1863 at Tunstall, Kent, England, age 39 years.4
Family:
Charles Barber b. 21 Aug 1813
- Marriage*: Matilda Wood married Charles Barber, son of George Barber and Sarah Forest, in 1846 at Milton, Kent, England.1
Citations
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr-Jun 1846, Milton, Kent, Vol 5 Page 485."
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1627 folio 79 page 11."
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "RG09 piece 529 folio 204 page 8."
- [S241] Transcript of the Parish Register of Tunstall, Kent, England, to 1881 (KHLC:) "age 39 years."
James Humphrey
b. 16 August 1830, d. 1906
Parents:
Last Edited: 21 Oct 2017
- Baptism*: James Humphrey was baptized on 16 August 1830 at Hadlow, Kent, EnglandB.
- He was the son of William Humphrey and Margaret Barber.
- Residence: On 30 March 1851 James Humphrey lived at Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Kent, England, living with parents William and Margaret Humphey. James is unmarried and working as a farm labourer.1
- Marriage*: James Humphrey married Harriet Russell in 1855 at Kent, England.2
- (Witness) Marriage: James Humphrey witnessed the marriage of Sarah Ann Ring and Thomas Humphrey on 8 November 1856 at Hadlow, Kent, EnglandB; Marriage certificate sighted.3
- Residence*: On 7 April 1861 James Humphrey lived at Hartlike, Hadlow, Kent, England, a widower, living with his parents William and Margaret, and his two children Mary Ann and William.4
- Occupation*: James Humphrey was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.
- Residence: On 2 April 1871 James Humphrey lived at Hartlake, Hadlow, Kent, England, a widower living with his parents and two children, Mary Ann (16 yrs) and William (14 yrs).5
- Marriage*: James Humphrey married Sarah Ann Humphreys in 1879 at Tonbridge, Kent, EnglandB, Sarah is recorded as Sarah Beech.6
- Residence: On 3 April 1881 James Humphrey and Sarah Ann Humphreys lived at Rats Castle, Tonbridge, Kent, England.5
- Residence*: On 5 April 1891 James Humphrey and Sarah Ann Humphreys lived at Higham Lane, Hadlow, Kent, England.7
- Occupation: James Humphrey was a carter on 31 March 1901.8
- Residence: On 31 March 1901 James Humphrey and Sarah Ann Humphreys lived at New Barn Farm, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, England, with their daughter Alice J. Humphrey age 22 years.9
- Death*: James Humphrey died in 1906 at Dartford, Kent, EnglandB. Age 75 years.10,11
Family 1:
Harriet Russell b. c 1830, d. 1858
- Marriage*: James Humphrey married Harriet Russell in 1855 at Kent, England.2
Children:
Family 2:
Sarah Ann Humphreys b. 1846, d. 1905
- Marriage*: James Humphrey married Sarah Ann Humphreys in 1879 at Tonbridge, Kent, EnglandB, Sarah is recorded as Sarah Beech.6
Children:
Alice Jane Humphrey b. 9 Jan 1879, d. 1955
John Thomas Humphrey+ b. 1880
Esther Humphrey+ b. 1882, d. 1964
John Thomas Humphrey+ b. 1880
Esther Humphrey+ b. 1882, d. 1964
Citations
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1615 folio 277 page 6."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1855, Tonbridge Wells, Vol 2a Page 669."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1856, Tunbridge Wells, Vol 2a Page 658."
- [S68] 1861 Census for England, "RG09 piece 495 folio 48 page 9."
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "RG10 piece 934 folio 38 page 24."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1879, Tunbridge Wells, Vol 2a Page 919."
- [S71] 1891 Census for England "RG12 piece 682 folio 109 page 29."
- [S71] 1891 Census for England "RG13 piece 759 folio 10 page 11."
- [S72] 1901 Census for England "RG13 piece 706 folio 126 page 38."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "FreeBMD. England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index, 1837-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
Original data: General Register Office. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office." - [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jan-Mar 1906, Dartford, Vol 2a Page 382."
Edward Cobby
b. 13 January 1780
Last Edited: 31 Dec 2013
- Birth: Edward Cobby was born in 1780 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: Edward Cobby was baptized on 13 January 1780 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Marriage*: Edward Cobby married Susanna Cecilia Holden, daughter of John Holden and Susanna Roofe, on 11 June 1804 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.1
Family:
Susanna Cecilia Holden b. 27 Jan 1786, d. 1854
- Marriage*: Edward Cobby married Susanna Cecilia Holden, daughter of John Holden and Susanna Roofe, on 11 June 1804 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.1
Children:
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Henry Holden
b. 25 February 1797
Parents:
Last Edited: 1 Jun 2012
- Birth*: Henry Holden was born on 25 February 1797 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.
- He was the son of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
- Baptism: Henry Holden was baptized on 26 March 1797 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Anecdote*: Henry is not mentioned in John Holden's will of 1813 suggesting that he died before this.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Edward Cobby
b. 20 January 1805
Parents:
Last Edited: 31 Dec 2013
- Birth: Edward Cobby was born in 1805 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: Edward Cobby was baptized on 20 January 1805 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden.
Citations
- [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI) compiled by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1999 Edition (1999) "unknown cd."
Ann Cobby
b. 5 October 1806, d. 1877
Parents:
Last Edited: 4 Mar 2019
- Birth: Ann Cobby was born in 1806 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: Ann Cobby was baptized on 5 October 1806 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden.
- Marriage*: Ann Cobby married William Winchester on 3 June 1827 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB, ancestry.com (Noakes37.)
- Married Name: As of 3 June 1827, her married name was Winchester.
- Death*: Ann Cobby died in 1877 at Sussex, England.
Family:
William Winchester b. c 1808, d. 4 Mar 1880
- Marriage*: Ann Cobby married William Winchester on 3 June 1827 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB, ancestry.com (Noakes37.)
Child:
Clara Winchester+ b. 14 Jun 1845, d. 12 Apr 1924
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Source Citation: Place: Brighton, Sussex, England; Collection: St Nicholas; -; Date Range: 1791 - 1812; Film Number: 1067105."
John Menzies
b. 27 February 1842, d. 19 March 1919
Last Edited: 4 Apr 2012
- Birth*: John Menzies was born on 27 February 1842 at Moulin, Perthshire, Scotland.
- Marriage*: John Menzies married Margaret Elder on 4 March 1870 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.
- Occupation*: John Menzies was a blacksmith on 2 April 1911.
- Death*: John Menzies died on 19 March 1919 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 77.
Family:
Margaret Elder b. c 1844, d. 19 Mar 1896
- Marriage*: John Menzies married Margaret Elder on 4 March 1870 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.
Child:
John D Menzies+ b. 6 Jan 1875, d. 1968
John Charles Menzies
b. 1911, d. 10 September 1944
Parents:
Last Edited: 7 Mar 2020
- Birth*: John Charles Menzies was born in 1911 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John D Menzies and Alice Barber.
- Death*: John Charles Menzies died on 10 September 1944 at World War 2, Italy.
- Anecdote*: Private JC Menzies (2879835) was in the infantry in the London Scottish (Donsdale) Regiment when he died.2
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Oct-Dec 1911, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 372."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Ancestry.com. UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
Original data: England. The National Archives. “War Office: Roll of Honour, Second World War.” Database. Army Roll of Honour 1939-45. Soldiers Died in World War Two. (WO304). CD Rom. Naval & Military Press."
Eva Alice Menzies
b. 1910, d. 1910
Parents:
Last Edited: 4 Apr 2012
- Death*: Eva Alice Menzies died in 1910 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Birth*: Eva Alice Menzies was born in 1910 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- She was the daughter of John D Menzies and Alice Barber.
Leonard James Menzies
b. 9 March 1915, d. September 2004
Parents:
Last Edited: 25 Sep 2019
- Birth*: Leonard James Menzies was born on 9 March 1915 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB; DOB from GRO Deaths Index.1
- He was the son of John D Menzies and Alice Barber.
- Occupation*: Leonard James Menzies was a loco fitter, Southern Railways in 1939.2
- Residence*: In 2003 Leonard James Menzies lived at 3 Holt Lodge, Canterbury Drive, Brighton, Sussex, England.3
- Death*: Leonard James Menzies died in September 2004 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 89.4
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Apr-Jun 1915, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 342."
- [S556] 1939 Register (29 Sep 1939) for England "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/2430A."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Ancestry.com. UK, Electoral Registers, 2003-2010 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Sep 2004, Brighton, District no: 452/1, Reg no: B15B, Ent no: 122, DOR: 904."
Jean May Menzies
b. 14 May 1919, d. May 2004
Parents:
Last Edited: 9 Jun 2013
- Birth*: Jean May Menzies was born on 14 May 1919 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB; DOB from GRO Deaths Index.1
- She was the daughter of John D Menzies and Alice Barber.
- Marriage*: Jean May Menzies married Harvey Frederick Penfold in 1942 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Married Name: As of 1942, her married name was Penfold.
- (Witness) Will: Jean May Menzies is mentioned in the will of Charles Barber dated 27 September 1978 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB.3
- Residence*: On 27 September 1978 Jean May Menzies lived at 15 Compton Rd, Brighton, Sussex, England.4
- Anecdote*: Jean lived just around the corner from her sister Vick (Victoria) who lived in Highcroft Villas.
- Death*: Jean May Menzies died in May 2004 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.5
Family:
Harvey Frederick Penfold b. 16 Apr 1917, d. Nov 2004
- Marriage*: Jean May Menzies married Harvey Frederick Penfold in 1942 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Apr-Jun 1919, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 305."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr-Jun 1942, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 592."
- [S272] Copy of Letter from Victoria and Albert Griffiths, to Rita and Fred Barber, dated 1 June 1980 (GG Barber Private Archives, Perth, W. Australia) "Copy of Will attached to this letter."
- [S273] Will of Charles Barber of Brighton, Sussex, England, made 27 Sep 1978, proved in the Brighton, 15 May 1980. (800506812M).
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "May 2004, Brighton, District no: 452/1, Reg no: B14B, Ent no: 219, DOR: 504."
William James Meek
b. circa 1839, d. 1916
Parents:
Last Edited: 15 Mar 2015
- Birth*: William James Meek was born circa 1839 at Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB.
- He was the son of John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis.
- Marriage*: William James Meek married Anne Larke circa 1870.
- Death*: William James Meek died in 1916 at New Zealand.
Family:
Anne Larke b. 1843, d. 1932
- Marriage*: William James Meek married Anne Larke circa 1870.
Child:
Charles Henry Meek+ b. 6 Nov 1873, d. 22 Jan 1951
John Meek
b. 1840, d. 3 September 1905
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Mar 2021
- Birth*: John Meek was born in 1840 at St Leonard, Hastings, Sussex, England.1,2
- He was the son of John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis.
- Marriage*: John Meek married Eliza Smith in 1864 at Battle, Sussex, EnglandB.3
- Occupation*: John Meek was a labourer on 2 April 1871.1
- Residence*: On 2 April 1871 John Meek and Eliza Smith lived at 24 London Rd, Hastings, Sussex, England.1
- Death*: John Meek died on 3 September 1905 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Burial*: John Meek was buried after 3 September 1905 at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.4
Family:
Eliza Smith b. c 1846, d. 28 Nov 1891
- Marriage*: John Meek married Eliza Smith in 1864 at Battle, Sussex, EnglandB.3
Children:
Citations
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "Class: RG10; Piece: 1032; Folio: 107; Page: 14."
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Oct-Dec 1840, Hastings, Vol 7 Page 325."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1864, Battle, Vol 2b Page 57."
- [S504] Website "Findagrave" (http://www.findagrave.com/).
Eliza Smith
b. circa 1846, d. 28 November 1891
Last Edited: 3 Mar 2021
- Birth*: Eliza Smith was born circa 1846 at London, England.1
- Marriage*: Eliza Smith married John Meek, son of John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis, in 1864 at Battle, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Married Name: As of 1864, her married name was Meek.
- Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Eliza Smith and John Meek lived at 24 London Rd, Hastings, Sussex, England.1
- Death*: Eliza Smith died on 28 November 1891 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Burial*: Eliza Smith was buried after 28 November 1891 at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.3
Family:
John Meek b. 1840, d. 3 Sep 1905
- Marriage*: Eliza Smith married John Meek, son of John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis, in 1864 at Battle, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Children:
Citations
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "Class: RG10; Piece: 1032; Folio: 107; Page: 14."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1864, Battle, Vol 2b Page 57."
- [S504] Website "Findagrave" (http://www.findagrave.com/).
Albert Richard Meek
b. 7 August 1882, d. 21 June 1942
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019
- Birth*: Albert Richard Meek was born on 7 August 1882 at York, Ontario, Canada.
- He was the son of John Meek and Eliza Smith.
- Residence*: In 1891 Albert Richard Meek lived at New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.
- Marriage*: Albert Richard Meek married Edith Ellen Humphrey, daughter of Benjamin Henry Humphrey and Charlotte Elizabeth Shoesmith, on 19 November 1907 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Death*: Albert Richard Meek died on 21 June 1942 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 59.
Family:
Edith Ellen Humphrey b. 1888, d. 30 Oct 1940
- Marriage*: Albert Richard Meek married Edith Ellen Humphrey, daughter of Benjamin Henry Humphrey and Charlotte Elizabeth Shoesmith, on 19 November 1907 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Child:
William Albert Meek+ b. 17 Oct 1910, d. 6 Sep 1952
Edith Ellen Humphrey
b. 1888, d. 30 October 1940
Parents:
Father: Benjamin Henry Humphrey b. 6 Dec 1863, d. 19 May 1914
Mother: Charlotte Elizabeth Shoesmith b. 6 Feb 1860, d. 3 Mar 1943
Mother: Charlotte Elizabeth Shoesmith b. 6 Feb 1860, d. 3 Mar 1943
Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019
- Birth*: Edith Ellen Humphrey was born in 1888 at Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB.
- She was the daughter of Benjamin Henry Humphrey and Charlotte Elizabeth Shoesmith.
- Marriage*: Edith Ellen Humphrey married Albert Richard Meek, son of John Meek and Eliza Smith, on 19 November 1907 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Married Name: As of 19 November 1907, her married name was Meek.
- Death*: Edith Ellen Humphrey died on 30 October 1940 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Burial*: Edith Ellen Humphrey was buried after 30 October 1940 at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.1
Family:
Albert Richard Meek b. 7 Aug 1882, d. 21 Jun 1942
- Marriage*: Edith Ellen Humphrey married Albert Richard Meek, son of John Meek and Eliza Smith, on 19 November 1907 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Child:
William Albert Meek+ b. 17 Oct 1910, d. 6 Sep 1952
Citations
- [S504] Website "Findagrave" (http://www.findagrave.com/).
Moses Henry Meek
b. 1842, d. 1884
Parents:
Last Edited: 29 Jan 2018
- Birth*: Moses Henry Meek was born in 1842 at Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB.
- He was the son of John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis.
- Name Variation: Moses Henry Meek was also known as Henry.
- Marriage*: Moses Henry Meek married Mary A (?) circa 1870 at England.
- Occupation*: Moses Henry Meek was a mariner on 2 April 1871.1
- Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Moses Henry Meek and Mary A (?) lived at 3 Bells Passage, Hastings, Sussex, England.1
- Death*: Moses Henry Meek died in 1884 at New Zealand.
Family:
Citations
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "Class: RG10; Piece: 1033; Folio: 28; Page: 49;."
Louisa Mary Meek
b. 1848
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 May 2011
- Birth*: Louisa Mary Meek was born in 1848 at Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB.
- She was the daughter of John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis.
William Lines
b. 16 April 1754, d. 1834
Parents:
Last Edited: 8 May 2023
- Birth: William Lines was born in 1754 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England.
- Baptism*: William Lines was baptized on 16 April 1754 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England.1
- He was the son of William Lines and Jane Ward.
- Marriage Bann*: Marriage banns for William Lines and Sarah Tomson were published on 29 September 1776 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England; Banns read 15th, 22nd and 29th September 1776. William is of this parish and Sarah of the parish of Edgcott [Edgcote].2
- Marriage: William Lines married Sarah Tomson on 1 October 1776 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England, Witnesses: William Cleaver and John Lambert. Both signed by their mark.2
- Death*: William Lines died in 1834 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England.3
- Burial*: William Lines was buried on 17 April 1834 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England, "widower, age 80 years."3
Family:
Sarah Tomson b. c 1756, d. 1825
- Marriage Bann*: Marriage banns for William Lines and Sarah Tomson were published on 29 September 1776 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England; Banns read 15th, 22nd and 29th September 1776. William is of this parish and Sarah of the parish of Edgcott [Edgcote].2
- Marriage: William Lines married Sarah Tomson on 1 October 1776 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England, Witnesses: William Cleaver and John Lambert. Both signed by their mark.2
Children:
Nathan Lines+ b. 24 Jun 1778, d. Aug 1838
William Lines b. 9 Jul 1780, d. b 1782
William Lines b. 10 Nov 1782, d. 1839
Samuel Lines b. 7 Nov 1784, d. 1864
Alice Lines b. 7 Jan 1787
Jane Lines b. 1791, d. 1854
Diana Lines+ b. 1 Dec 1793, d. 1833
Grace Lines b. 20 Jul 1796
William Lines b. 9 Jul 1780, d. b 1782
William Lines b. 10 Nov 1782, d. 1839
Samuel Lines b. 7 Nov 1784, d. 1864
Alice Lines b. 7 Jan 1787
Jane Lines b. 1791, d. 1854
Diana Lines+ b. 1 Dec 1793, d. 1833
Grace Lines b. 20 Jul 1796
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England; Register Type: Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: 66P/3."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England; Register Type: Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: 66P/5."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Ancestry.com. Northamptonshire, England, Burials, 1813-1912 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Northamptonshire Anglican Parish Registers and Bishop’s Transcripts. Textual records. Northamptonshire Record Office, Northampton, England."
Sarah Tomson
b. circa 1756, d. 1825
Last Edited: 8 May 2023
- Birth*: Sarah Tomson was born circa 1756 at Northamptonshire, England; Possibly at Edgcote, as Sarah is "of Edgcote" when she married.
- Anecdote: The closest possibility for Sarah's baptism found so far is:
8 Oct 1752 at Lichborough, Northamptonshire daughter of John Thomson and wife Ann. This should not be assumed as the correct one until a lot more work is done though.1 - Marriage Bann*: Marriage banns for Sarah Tomson and William Lines were published on 29 September 1776 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England; Banns read 15th, 22nd and 29th September 1776. William is of this parish and Sarah of the parish of Edgcott [Edgcote].2
- Married Name: As of 29 September 1776, her married name was Lines.
- Marriage*: Sarah Tomson married William Lines, son of William Lines and Jane Ward, on 1 October 1776 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England, Witnesses: William Cleaver and John Lambert. Both signed by their mark.2
- Death*: Sarah Tomson died in 1825 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England.3
- Burial*: Sarah Tomson was buried on 28 July 1825 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England, "age 70 years."3
- Anecdote*: Note that a Catherine Lines of Chipping Warden was buried 7 August 1825, age 44 years. This would be the wife of Sarah's son Nathan Lines.4,3
Family:
William Lines b. 16 Apr 1754, d. 1834
- Marriage Bann*: Marriage banns for Sarah Tomson and William Lines were published on 29 September 1776 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England; Banns read 15th, 22nd and 29th September 1776. William is of this parish and Sarah of the parish of Edgcott [Edgcote].2
- Marriage*: Sarah Tomson married William Lines, son of William Lines and Jane Ward, on 1 October 1776 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England, Witnesses: William Cleaver and John Lambert. Both signed by their mark.2
Children:
Nathan Lines+ b. 24 Jun 1778, d. Aug 1838
William Lines b. 9 Jul 1780, d. b 1782
William Lines b. 10 Nov 1782, d. 1839
Samuel Lines b. 7 Nov 1784, d. 1864
Alice Lines b. 7 Jan 1787
Jane Lines b. 1791, d. 1854
Diana Lines+ b. 1 Dec 1793, d. 1833
Grace Lines b. 20 Jul 1796
William Lines b. 9 Jul 1780, d. b 1782
William Lines b. 10 Nov 1782, d. 1839
Samuel Lines b. 7 Nov 1784, d. 1864
Alice Lines b. 7 Jan 1787
Jane Lines b. 1791, d. 1854
Diana Lines+ b. 1 Dec 1793, d. 1833
Grace Lines b. 20 Jul 1796
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England; Register Type: Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: 195P/7/1."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England; Register Type: Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: 66P/5."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Ancestry.com. Northamptonshire, England, Burials, 1813-1912 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Northamptonshire Anglican Parish Registers and Bishop’s Transcripts. Textual records. Northamptonshire Record Office, Northampton, England." - [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England; Register Type: Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: 161P/5."
Emma (?)
b. circa 1850
Last Edited: 1 Aug 2014
- Birth*: Emma (?) was born circa 1850 at Islington, London, England.
- Marriage*: Emma (?) married William Lane Barber, son of Robert Barber and Jane Holden, circa 1899 married 12 years in 1911 census.
- Anecdote*: A possible marriage is William Barber and Emma Stonham, Jul-Sep 1899, Steyning, Vol 2b Page 656 - needs to be checked.
- Married Name: As of circa 1899, her married name was Barber.
- Residence*: In 1901 Emma (?) and William Lane Barber lived at 76 Conway St, Hove, Sussex, England.1
- Residence: On 2 April 1911 Emma (?) and William Lane Barber lived at 57 Abinger Rd, Southern Cross, Portslade, Sussex, England, married 12 years, both old age pensioners.
Family:
William Lane Barber b. 9 Jul 1831
- Marriage*: Emma (?) married William Lane Barber, son of Robert Barber and Jane Holden, circa 1899 married 12 years in 1911 census.
Citations
- [S72] 1901 Census for England "Class: RG13; Piece: 938; Folio: 82; Page: 43."