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MECK Family Connections

smeck — 15 Feb 2002 6:14:30 GMT

Looking for anybody who is a MECK family member or connected to any MECK family. Willing to share information.

Jacob Meck of Harrisburg, Dauphin Co PA

jkie1961 — 1 Nov 2008 1:36:44 GMT

Transcription of Jacob's will filed in Harrisburg, January 15, 1838 (household inventory not included):

"I Jacob Mack of the Borough of Harrisburg in the County of Dauphin and State of Pennsylvania do hereby make ordain and publish the following as and for my last will and Testament.

Inprimis. I order and direct my Executor hereinafter named to sell my estate real and personal as soon as can conveniently be done and pay off my just debts.

Item. I give and devise unto my daughter Elizabeth Crangle her heirs and assigns forever my house and lot in Walnut Street wherein ----- (except that part thereof hereinafter devised for other purposes.

Item. I give and devise unto my daughter Catherine Polton for and during her natural life the small house in the Alley with sixteen feet of ground towards the Stable, being part of the aforesaid Lot and at and immediately after her decease I order my Executor to sell the same and execute a good title thereof.

Item. I give and bequeath to my Granddaughter Charlotte Aristead four hundred dollars to be paid to her by my Executor as soon as conveniently after my property is sold.

Item. It is my will and I order and direct that after my debts and the legacy or bequest aforesaid are paid, the remainder of my estate shall be divided between my daughter Elizabeth Crangle, my son Jacob Mack and my daughter Catharine Polton and their heirs share and share alike.

And Lastly I hereby nominate constitute and appoint Doctor Luther Reily of the borough of Harrisburg the Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all other or or former Wills by me heretofore made.

In Witness whereof I have hereinto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty four."

samuel meck b.1785

carol_schmoyer — 27 Jun 2006 8:27:18 GMT

looking for ancestors and decendents of Samuel Meck b. 1785 He is buried in Huffs Church cemetery in PA

Margie Meck, b.abt 1893; sister Edna, b.abt 1892, dau of Amos/Lillie, lived Lancaster Co., PA

margerice1 — 5 Jul 2008 4:15:48 GMT

I have an original postcard photograph of “Myrtle Appleton, Margie Meck and Edna Meck”, which I’d like to get back to descendants or family members. Each of them looks to be about early 20s, and from the type of postcard, this was taken in approx. 1915.

I found Myrtle Appleton, age 29, in the 1920 census for Providence (Lancaster Co.) PA, showing Myrtle was wife of Maris Appleton, age 30. Margie Meck, age 17, and sister Edna Meck, age 18, were in the 1910 census for Providence (Lancaster Co.) PA, daughters of Amos W. and Lillie Meck – so the girls were all about the same age in the photo (about early 20s).

Get back to me at margerice@prodigy.net if you are related to Margie or Edna Meck.

Catherine MECK daughter of Jacob & Elizabeth (Stover)

jkie1961 — 9 May 2008 9:52:14 GMT

Catherine Meck (b. 1781 Lancaster Co. PA), daughter of Jacob & Elizabeth (Stoever) MECK, granddaughter of (Johannes) Nicholas & Catherine (LeFevre), MECK married Philip ARISTIDE/ARESTED and had two daughters, Caroline (b. 1808, Dauphin Co.) and Elisabeth (b. 1811, Dauphin Co).

Does anyone know where and when Catherine and Philip married or where or when Catharine or Philip died?

Meck's from Berks, PA interlinked with the Kelchner family need help

Cherri58 — 16 Jun 2007 5:31:45 GMT

Margaret Fies/Nies m Jacob Meek, they had a daughter, Catharina and the sponsors at the baptism are Catharine Kelchner and Johannes Rieff.

Abraham Meck had a son Henry and baptism sponsors are Elizabeth Kelchner and Michael Windbigler.

Henry Meck had a son and his baptism sponsors were Maria and Mathias Kelchner.

Somehow the Mecks are related to the Kelchners, does anyone know how?

Meck's from Berks, PA interlinked with the Kelchner family need help

Cherri58 — 16 Jun 2007 2:21:25 GMT

Seeking Jacob B. MECK, 208th PVI

JoeNihen — 4 Apr 2007 11:16:46 GMT

I am seeking information about Jacob B. MECK who served with the 208th Regiment, Pennsylvania Voulnteer Infantry, Company I (Civil War). Any information about any member of the 208th would also be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe Nihen
morse73@ptd.net

Johan Nicolaus Meck, Germany

Doug Sailor — 12 Jun 2000 11:03:53 GMT

Looking for lineage of Johan Nicolaus Meck, from Beyrland, Germany, and his wife, Catherine Ament. Lived in Harrisburg, Penn.
Please contact by e-mail dsailor800@aol.com

Doug Sailor

Martin and Anna Meck of MO

Tracey Meck — 15 Jan 2000 8:03:17 GMT

Looking for information on Martin Meck, born Feb 14 1830 in Germany. He came to the US around 1850 and married Anna (Stunkamp?) in Moberly MO. I found the family in a Colorado Census from 1880. The children were Edward, Flora, John, Mary, and Frederic (my Great Grandfather). Frederic was actually his middle name, first name was Goerge - just went by Frederic. Frederic married Elizebeth Dorreta Williamsburg (last name questionable) in 1884 and they moved to Ione Washington with their kids in 1901. Lizzie, as she was known, was said to be 1/4 indian and came from Ohio. Interested in any information on Martin or Anna's ancestry and any proof we can find about our Indian heritage through Lizzie (and any other information possible about her). Would like to know what tribe, etc.

Meck - Missouri

tigs — 10 Aug 2006 2:09:44 GMT

Looking for Anne Meck of Missouri. She was married to Alexander Koch they moved to Washington State . She was born in the 1890's in Missouri. Had six children - Alvena, Evelyn, Frederich, Lewis, Arthur and Joseph. Looking for Meck side.

Meck family in Ireland

carol schmoyer — 19 Jul 2006 1:33:51 GMT

Can anyone tell me if the meck surname was meck back in Ireland. I would i find this out??
email resiss9502@yahoo,com Thanks

Samuel meck b. 1785 in Donegal ireland

carol_schmoyer — 29 Jun 2006 4:31:47 GMT

Does anyone know if Meck was Meck in Ireland??? Email me at resiss9502@yahoo.com

Amanda Meck & Reuben Reinert

bogertja — 13 Oct 2005 5:05:19 GMT

This could be the wife of my gguncle.Reuben was b.4-1-1844 but died on 8-27-1864 at the age of 20. He was the son of Andreas (Andrew) Reinert & Catharine Meck. Catharine is buried at Huff's Church with her parents, Samuel & Anna(Cramp) Meck. I can not seem to find out where Andrew is ,or what happened. Hope this helps.

Mecks in Iowa

LeonaKPayne — 31 May 2005 11:07:17 GMT

Looking for any information on John Jacob Meck-born 11/28/1850 in Freicelsheim(?), Bavaria, Germany. Came to the U.S. in 1865, believe with a brother named George and parents (names unknown). Moved to Burlington, Iowa in 1869 possibly from New York. Married Martha Beady (Beatty) on 6/22/1872 in Burlington. (Martha born 2/15/1853 in Fayette County, Ohio). Had 9 children: George Washington-born 10/14/1875 died 1/4/1948; Levina-born 11/24/1877 died 11/29/1877, Lucy Jane-born 8/14/1880, died 1/15/1923; Fannie Elizabeth-born 4/14/1882 died 1/5/1965; Thomas Jefferson-born 9/16/1884 died 1/12/1937; John Henry (my gr-grandfather)-born 10/28/1886 died 10/4/1940; May E.-born 12/14/1888 died 1/23/1889; Sophia Phoebe-born 8/15/1893 died 7/1979; and William Jennings-born 2/14/1897 died 3/16/1950. All 9 children were born and raised in Burlington, tho sometime in the late 1920's or early 1930's Sophia husband Robert Leon Mariette and William Jennings Meck his wife (Ruby?) moved to California, perhaps to the Los Angeles area. Cannot find any info on John Jacob Meck's parents or siblings or on Martha Beady's (Beatty?) family. Also, any help with info on 2 of their children-Sophia Meck Mariette or William Jennings Meck would be greatly appreciated. Has anyone heard of a town called Freicelsheim, Germany? Thanks

Juluis Meck

SamandJennyMeeks — 19 Mar 2006 2:30:17 GMT

I am looking for info on a Julis Meck, born dec 19,1890 died may 1,1968 in Peshtigo,WI

Mecks in WV

GSkinner1948 — 28 Apr 2004 3:18:09 GMT

Looking for Jim Meck, a friend from elementary school in Fairmont, WV.

George Skinner

I didn't know there were this many Mecks : )

Kristen — 14 Aug 2000 8:26:50 GMT

I'm from southeast Michigan and I know of only maybe 2 other Meck families in the area. I know very little about the ancestry of the name. growing up i only knew my grandfather and his brother with the name...would be interested in info to see if there may be relations to me somewhere out there...

Amanda Meck from Berks Co,Pa.

hessdm — 23 Jun 2001 11:51:16 GMT

Does anyone out there have any info on Amanda Meck?She was my Greatgrandmother,married to Rueben Reinert.Thanks!

Obit: Malinda Meck, d. Apr 1921

JLBURKET — 29 Feb 2004 8:31:12 GMT

[Note: I am not researching any of these families. Just posting this obit because it was on the same page as an obit I tracked down for an RAOGK request.]

The Morning Call
Allentown, PA
Sunday, April 3, 1921
Page 7

Malinda Meck, aged 85 years, 3 months and 3 days, died at the residence of her brother, Daniel Meck, in Longswamp township. Death was due to old age. The deceased was blind for the last 50 years. She is survived by one son James, and two brothers, Daniel and Charles, of Longswamp. The funeral will be held from the residence of her brother Daniel, in Longswamp, on Wednesday, April 6th, at 1.30 p.m. All services will be held at the house. Interment will be made at the Huffs church cemetery. Rev. W. F. Bond will officiate. Undertake Schofer is in charge.

Ruth (Meck) Noll obituary

puppup — 13 Feb 2004 7:17:17 GMT

Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, PA Dec. 26, 2003
Deceased: Noll, Ruth E (Meck)
Age: 91
Birth date:
Birth place: Richmond Township, PA
Death date: Dec. 25, 2003
Place of death: Muhlenberg Township, PA

For a copy of full obit send email to:
dactackm@jlink.net
No relation to the deceased

Obit: Clarence E. Meck, d. January 19 1983

JLBURKET — 29 Dec 2003 11:21:41 GMT

[Note: I am not researching any of these families. Just posting this obit because it was on the same page as an obit I tracked down for an RAOGK request.]

The Allentown Morning Call
Allentown, PA
Friday, January 21, 1983
Page B10

Clarence E. Meck, 55, of Mertztown R.2 died Wednesday in his home after an illness. He was the husband of Annabelle M. (Kratzer) Meck. He was an enamel worker at Caloric Corp., Topton, for 37 years. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of Eula (Shoemaker) Meck of Mertztown R.2 and the late Briden Meck. He was a Democratic committeeman in Longswamp Township for many years. Surviving with his widow and mother are a son, Michael A. of Mertztown R.2; a daughter, Antoinette A., wife of Christopher D. Markey Jr. of Breinigsville; a brother, Glenroy of Macungie; three sisters, Gladys, wife of Dallas Roth of Alburtis, Pearl of Mertztown R.2 and Sara Ann, wife of the Rev. Richard Hafer of Englewood, Fla., and two grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mertztown. There will be no calling hours. The Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne R Meck obituary

puppup — 26 Oct 2003 1:21:10 GMT

Source: Reading Eagle, Reading , PA Sept. 7, 2003
Deceased: Meck, Wayne R
Age: 76
Birth date:
Birth place: Alburtis, PA
Death date: Sept. 5, 2003
Place of death: Allentown, PA

For a copy of full obit send email to:
dactackm@jlink.net

No relation to the deceased

Boric Meck/Mack and wife Susan Knoff

mack21_1 — 18 Oct 2003 10:59:21 GMT

Anyone give me any info on Boric Meck and his family, I know the lived in Berks County, and then moved to Pine Grove. He has one son named Ruben Meck. Boric changed his name around 1850 to Mack, and moved to Bedford County Pa with his son John AJ Mack.

Frank Upah

@@cdscott@Qwest.net — 12 Mar 2002 8:41:20 GMT

I think I am relative of yours my greatgrandmother was Caroline (Chess) Upah her huband was Frank Upah from Tama,Ia I have a book on the Upah's from my uncle who lived in Council, Id. who is Babe Upah who is my mom's brother. Gloria Sharkey is relative of mine too. Keep in contact with me we will see for sure if you are. Diane

Mech or Meck's

Jenny Mech-Meeks — 20 Jul 2000 4:40:46 GMT

I was just wondering if any one had info On Wilhelm Heirich Mech bn 10/17/1855 in Belgardt Kr.Lauenburg Pommern Germany..or about his family.He married Wilhelmine Albertine Steinhart.Not sure when the came to the USa but both died in Marinette Wisconsin.you can email me at jennifer020@webtv.net

Ewa Mech (Meck) in Plymouth PA.

Laura MacKay — 25 Feb 2002 6:38:05 GMT

I am looking for the descendants of Ewa Mech. She came to Plymouth PA from Lipina Poland in 1909 at the age of twenty.
She came to join her father Stephan Mech, who had come previously (abt. 1898-1908). If this is the Stephan Mech I am THINKING it is, he would have been a widower, and possibly brought his son Michael with him. There was one son, John, who stayed in Poland. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

obit for Frances Meck

tigerlily =';'= — 20 Dec 2001 10:35:33 GMT

The following obit is reprinted from the Bradford County Telegraph, in Bradford County Fla. It is here with their permission.

Frances Meck

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS-Frances Strickland Meck, 80, of Keystone Heights died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 at Willowbrook Nursing Home in Lake City following an extended illness.

Born in Starke, Mrs. Meck was a hair stylist and was of the Episcopal faith.

Mrs. Meck is survived by: a step-daughter Patty Sanders of Ft. Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Matheson and her husband Donald E. Meck.

Graveside services for Mrs. Meck were Dec. 17, 2001 at Kingsley Lake Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Geiger officiating. Archie Tanner Funeral Home of Starke was in charge of arrangements.

Note: I am of no relation

please more info.

kcupah — 10 Nov 2002 2:52:47 GMT

I had no idea that there was any more Mecks than I knew of already which consisted of 2 uncles and their kids. kcupah@iowatelecom.net

meck history

kannieu — 16 Jul 2001 4:54:31 GMT

my father was george meck his parents were Harold & Edna my father had 1 true brother name Lee and numerous step and 1/2 brothers as far away as Alaska. It would be nice to know more. By the way my father grew up in Burlington, Ia.thank you Kannie

Jacob Meck Holloway

Jim Holloway — 21 Feb 2000 10:57:50 GMT

Jacob was born 1807-1812? in Tennessee. Trying locate his parents. His mother probably was a Meck. They may have met in
Pa. or Ohio. I do see Jacob in Delaware Co.,
Ind. where he married Elizabeth Simmons in
1835. He bought land in that county in 1838
where his middle name appears. Jacob and his family moved from Ind. around 1850 to
Missouri (Douglas Co. in 1860). Jacob died
in 1860 but his family moved on to Newton
County, Mo. in 1870. Lost track of them in
1880 on, but do know that one of his sons,
John R. settled in Jefferson Co., Ill. in 1866 where he married Matilda Cochran. Suspect that many of the descendants left
Missouri for Ark., Arizona, Texas. Jim H.

Meck family in Berks County PA

Ivana — 20 Jan 2000 7:59:31 GMT

I am looking for any and all information if possible on the following individuals. I do not have alot of information on this particular family. My 3rd great grandfather appears in the 1850 Census for Earl Township Berks County living with a George Meck and his wife Magdaline. Both George and Magdaline were born abt. 1800. Any information would highly be appreciated for I do not have a maiden name on Magdaline, and I can't find information on my 3rd great grandfathers parents. My 3rd great grandfather's name is Cornelius Firing. Please email me at ivana2@juno.com if you can help me.

Jeff Meck

amyett — 22 Jun 2001 7:11:41 GMT

In searching through the Amyett book of tin type photos..I found a very old one of a Jeff Meck.. The Amyett family came from MS to Texas...Anyone know of this man?