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Arthur Benjamin Meek

Parents:

• 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.

Addie Ella Polley

• 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.

Sarah Elizabeth Meek

Parents:

• 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.

Mary Ann Bulger

Parents:

• 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.

John William Meek

Parents:

• Birth*: John William Meek was born in 1813 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• 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, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: John William Meek married Elizabeth Mathis, daughter of William Mathis, on 12 March 1838 at St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, 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, England^B, "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

Elizabeth Mathis

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Mathis was born in 1817 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• 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, England^B, 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

Charles Barber

Parents:

• 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

Matilda Wood

• 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

James Humphrey

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Humphrey was baptized on 16 August 1830 at Hadlow, Kent, England^B.
• 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, England^B; 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, England^B, 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, England^B. Age 75 years.^10,11

Edward Cobby

• Birth: Edward Cobby was born in 1780 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Cobby was baptized on 13 January 1780 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Edward Cobby married Susanna Cecilia Holden, daughter of John Holden and Susanna Roofe, on 11 June 1804 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

Henry Holden

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Holden was born on 25 February 1797 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• Baptism: Henry Holden was baptized on 26 March 1797 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Henry is not mentioned in John Holden's will of 1813 suggesting that he died before this.

Edward Cobby

Parents:

• Birth: Edward Cobby was born in 1805 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Cobby was baptized on 20 January 1805 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden.

Ann Cobby

Parents:

• Birth: Ann Cobby was born in 1806 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Ann Cobby was baptized on 5 October 1806 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.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, England^B, ancestry.com (Noakes37.)
• Married Name: As of 3 June 1827, her married name was Winchester.
• Death*: Ann Cobby died in 1877 at Sussex, England.

John Menzies

• 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, England^B, at age 77.

John Charles Menzies

Parents:

• Birth*: John Charles Menzies was born in 1911 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.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

Eva Alice Menzies

Parents:

• Death*: Eva Alice Menzies died in 1910 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Birth*: Eva Alice Menzies was born in 1910 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• She was the daughter of John D Menzies and Alice Barber.

Leonard James Menzies

Parents:

• Birth*: Leonard James Menzies was born on 9 March 1915 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B; 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, England^B, at age 89.⁴

Jean May Menzies

Parents:

• Birth*: Jean May Menzies was born on 14 May 1919 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B; 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, England^B.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, England^B.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, England^B.⁵

William James Meek

Parents:

• Birth*: William James Meek was born circa 1839 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• 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.

John Meek

Parents:

• 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, England^B.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

Eliza Smith

• 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, England^B.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

Albert Richard Meek

Parents:

• 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.

Edith Ellen Humphrey

Parents:

• Birth*: Edith Ellen Humphrey was born in 1888 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• 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

Moses Henry Meek

Parents:

• Birth*: Moses Henry Meek was born in 1842 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• 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.

Louisa Mary Meek

Parents:

• Birth*: Louisa Mary Meek was born in 1848 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis.

William Lines

Parents:

• 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

Sarah Tomson

• 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

Emma (?)

• 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.