Margaret Willoby1

TMG ID:99661

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Melton (née Willoby).1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMargaret and Ansel Melton were married.1
     

Child of: Margaret Willoby and Ansel Melton

Citations

  1. [S670] Missouri Death Certificates, online <http://tinyurl.com/ez4uw>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MO Death Recs.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Martha Armanda Meeker1,2

TMG ID:99662, (16 Dec 1866 - 30 Jul 1932)
Relationship:3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Levi Cantrell Meeker3 B: 14 Oct 1834, D: 21 Nov 1888
Mother*Melissa Jane Johnson3 B: 1844, D: 21 Nov 1888

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Minnie"3
  • Name-Married: on Tuesday, 25 Jul 1899, her married name became Mrs. Coverdale (née Meeker).1,2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageTuesday, 25 Jul 1899, Martha, age 32 years, 7 months and 9 days, and William T. Coverdale, age 40 years, 5 months and 16 days, son of: N.H. Coverdale and Sarah Douglass, were married at Joliet, Will County, IllinoisG.1,2
     

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1880Richland Twp., Butler County, KansasGhelping keep house3

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

William A. Meeker1,2

TMG ID:99663, (c 1868 - )
Relationship:3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Levi Cantrell Meeker1 B: 14 Oct 1834, D: 21 Nov 1888
Mother*Melissa Jane Johnson1 B: 1844, D: 21 Nov 1888

Vital Statistics

  • Born: William A. Meeker was born circa 1868, at IllinoisG.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "W.A."2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 12 Apr 1899, William and Rovilla Thompson, age 20 years, daughter of: William Thompson and Katie Wicker, were married at Stonington, Christian County, IllinoisG, witnessed by Levi Meeker and Lawrence Pontius
     Other celebrants were: Melissa Jane Johnson.2

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1880Richland Twp., Butler County, KansasGhelping farm1

Citations

  1. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  2. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Levi Meeker1

TMG ID:99664, (c 1870 - )
Relationship:3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Levi Cantrell Meeker1 B: 14 Oct 1834, D: 21 Nov 1888
Mother*Melissa Jane Johnson1 B: 1844, D: 21 Nov 1888

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Levi Meeker was born circa 1870, at IllinoisG.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThursday, 25 Dec 1890, Levi and Martha E. Martin, daughter of: William H. Martin and Mary J. Darter, were married at IllinoisG by B.T. Akin, J.P.2
     

Citations

  1. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  2. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Edward Meeker1

TMG ID:99665, (c 1872 - )
Relationship:3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Levi Cantrell Meeker1 B: 14 Oct 1834, D: 21 Nov 1888
Mother*Melissa Jane Johnson1 B: 1844, D: 21 Nov 1888

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Edward Meeker was born circa 1872, at IllinoisG.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Annie Meeker1

TMG ID:99666, (c 1873 - )
Relationship:3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Levi Cantrell Meeker1 B: 14 Oct 1834, D: 21 Nov 1888
Mother*Melissa Jane Johnson1 B: 1844, D: 21 Nov 1888

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Annie Meeker was born circa 1873, at IllinoisG.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Ida Meeker1

TMG ID:99667, (c 1874 - )
Relationship:3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Levi Cantrell Meeker1 B: 14 Oct 1834, D: 21 Nov 1888
Mother*Melissa Jane Johnson1 B: 1844, D: 21 Nov 1888

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Ida Meeker was born circa 1874, at IllinoisG.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Cora Ollie Meeker1

TMG ID:99668, (c 1876 - 21 Nov 1888)
Relationship:3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Levi Cantrell Meeker2 B: 14 Oct 1834, D: 21 Nov 1888
Mother*Melissa Jane Johnson2 B: 1844, D: 21 Nov 1888

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

  • Cora Ollie Meeker was the daughter of: Levi Cantrell Meeker and Melissa Jane Johnson.2
  • An Obituary for Cora Ollie Meeker appeared on Saturday, 24 Nov 1888, in The Mocking Bird, Oxford, Kansas. The Meeker Accident
         Others mentioned: Melissa Jane Johnson and Levi Cantrell Meeker.1

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Ollie"2

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
ObituaryObituary: on Saturday, 24 Nov 1888, Cora Ollie Meeker was mentioned in the obituary of Levi Cantrell Meeker in The Mocking Bird, Oxford, Kansas.
     Others mentioned: Melissa Jane Johnson.1
ObituaryObituary: on Saturday, 24 Nov 1888, Cora Ollie Meeker was mentioned in the obituary of Melissa Jane Johnson in The Mocking Bird, Oxford, Kansas.
     Others mentioned: Levi Cantrell Meeker.1

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Laura Jane Meeker1,2

TMG ID:99669, (21 Apr 1879 - 25 Jun 1938)
Relationship:3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Levi Cantrell Meeker1 B: 14 Oct 1834, D: 21 Nov 1888
Mother*Melissa Jane Johnson1 B: 1844, D: 21 Nov 1888

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Keiser (née Meeker).2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageLaura and Thomas Keiser were married.2
     

Citations

  1. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  2. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947.
  3. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Martha E. Martin1

TMG ID:99670, (c 1869 - )
Father*William H. Martin1
Mother*Mary J. Darter1

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Thursday, 25 Dec 1890, her married name became Mrs. Meeker (née Martin).1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThursday, 25 Dec 1890, Martha and Levi Meeker, son of: Levi Cantrell Meeker and Melissa Jane Johnson, were married at IllinoisG by B.T. Akin, J.P.1
     

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

William H. Martin1

TMG ID:99671

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWilliam and Mary J. Darter were married.1
     

Child of: William H. Martin and Mary J. Darter

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Mary J. Darter1

TMG ID:99672

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Martin (née Darter).1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMary and William H. Martin were married.1
     

Child of: Mary J. Darter and William H. Martin

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Rovilla Thompson1

TMG ID:99673, (1879 - )
Father*William Thompson1
Mother*Katie Wicker1

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Wednesday, 12 Apr 1899, her married name became Mrs. Meeker (née Thompson).1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 12 Apr 1899, Rovilla, age 20 years, and William A. Meeker, son of: Levi Cantrell Meeker and Melissa Jane Johnson, were married at Stonington, Christian County, IllinoisG, witnessed by Levi Meeker and Lawrence Pontius
     Other celebrants were: Melissa Jane Johnson.1

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

William Thompson1

TMG ID:99674

Child of: William Thompson and Katie Wicker

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Katie Wicker1

TMG ID:99675

Child of: Katie Wicker and William Thompson

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

William T. Coverdale1

TMG ID:99676, (9 Feb 1859 - 10 Feb 1933)
Father*N.H. Coverdale2
Mother*Sarah Douglass2

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageTuesday, 25 Jul 1899, William, age 40 years, 5 months and 16 days, and Martha Armanda Meeker, age 32 years, 7 months and 9 days, daughter of: Levi Cantrell Meeker and Melissa Jane Johnson, were married at Joliet, Will County, IllinoisG.1,2
     

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

N.H. Coverdale1

TMG ID:99677

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageN.H. and Sarah Douglass were married.1
     

Child of: N.H. Coverdale and Sarah Douglass

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Sarah Douglass1

TMG ID:99678

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Coverdale (née Douglass).1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSarah and N.H. Coverdale were married.1
     

Child of: Sarah Douglass and N.H. Coverdale

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Thomas Keiser1

TMG ID:99679, ( - b 1938)

Vital Statistics

  • Died before 1938.1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThomas and Laura Jane Meeker, daughter of: Levi Cantrell Meeker and Melissa Jane Johnson, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/3m4fuhm, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Lucy E. Newton1

TMG ID:99680, (5 Mar 1817 - 17 Feb 1901)

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

  • Born: Lucy E. Newton was born in Mar 1816, at KentuckyG.2

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Meeker (née Newton).1
  • Name-Married: on Thursday, 10 Jul 1834, her married name became Mrs. Jones (née Newton).1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageLucy and Ferdinand Van Etten Meeker were married.1
     
MarriageThursday, 10 Jul 1834, Lucy, age 17 years, 4 months and 5 days, and Strother Gaines Jones, age 20 years, 6 months and 22 days were married at Mercer County, KentuckyG.1
     
DivorceNov 1850, on this date, the divorce between Lucy E. (neé Newton) Jones and Strother Gaines Jones at Sangamon County, IllinoisG.1

Children of: Lucy E. Newton and Strother Gaines Jones

Other Major Events

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186017 Aug 1860, Post Office: Middletown, Elkhart Precinct, Logan County, IllinoisGFerdinand Van Etten Meeker, Levi Cantrell Meeker, Elvira Meeker, David B. Meeker and Julia A. Jones3
Census-187011 Jun 1870, Post Office: Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, IllinoisGFerdinand Van Etten Meeker, David B. Meeker and Julia A. Jones4
Census-188023 Jun 1880, Pleasant Twp., Butler County, KansasGFerdinand Van Etten Meeker and David B. Meeker5
Census-19008 Jun 1900, Pleasant Twp., Butler County, KansasGAlexander A. Finney, Elvira Meeker, Burton B. Finney, Marion Gullett Finney, John P. Finney and Blanche E. Finney2

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1870Maroa Twp., Macon County, IllinoisGkeeping house4
circa Jun 1880Pleasant Twp., Butler County, KansasGkeeping house5

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  3. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  4. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  5. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
Last Edited21 Sep 2022