Meekins - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Meekins/Meeken, James L. and Anna Shanholtz

password13 — 2009-07-21 19:41:24Z

Hello Beth,
I have responded to your e-mail address you gave and hope you are still there. I had given a check sign to the message board to alert me when anyone replied, but I guess I didn't get it? I hope you will write. From a newspaper report of Mrs. T. Meekins's death in 1837, I calculated that she was born 10/14/1758-11/15/1837 Hampshire Co., VA. The "T" Meekins was not very helpful. Hope what I have here is to you. I hope to hear from you again at mbame@juno.com. Thank you!

Re: Meekins

richgrim — 2009-07-20 21:09:31Z

I am a descendant of John Meekins from Dorchester Co. He was born May 8, 1791 and married Nancy Colston, also from MD in Pickaway Co., OH on March 26, 1812. I understand that his father may have been Isaac Meekins. Can you shed any further light on them?

Thanks,
Rich Grimes

Meekins/Conyers Family

nippy2002 — 2009-06-16 00:39:31Z

Hi I'm searching for possible family from the Lane, SC area which is a small city in Williamsburg County. I don't have a lot of information to go on, but I'm hoping someone on here might be able to help me out.

Re: Mary Meekins of NC

InaMoore36I — 2009-06-10 20:48:04Z

Sorry I do not have any information on my Great Grandmother Mary Meekins as to where she was from other than NC and no info on her family

Re: Mary Meekins of NC

TiffanyMeekins — 2009-06-10 14:44:26Z

Hi Im Tiffany Meekins. Im reaserching information on my grandfather Sam Meekins. As far as i know he lived in Greenville South Carolina he past away sometime in 2008. He married. I dont know her name. He had a son born in 1967 Carlton Ray Meekins(Sr) by a Shirley Thrower.

Re: Meekins = Mickens

TiffanyMeekins — 2009-06-10 14:22:07Z

Well im a Meekins! I dont really know of anybody named Mickens!

Re: Meekins = Mickens

tazgirl323 — 2009-06-08 14:19:23Z

hi my mothers maiden name was mickens , she was raised in louisa va

Madeline Meekins in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

madkins1868 — 2009-02-14 21:33:44Z

I'm looking for information about Madeline (Madalyn) Meekins. She lived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1969. She probably passed away between 1969 and now, but I don't know. I'm interested in any information about Madeline or her family. She was the niece of my great grandmother, Emma Dale Webb (Wininger)

Re: Roger Meekins, Outer Banks, NC

otrbanks1 — 2008-09-21 12:34:17Z

Isaac Chauncey Meekins is the son of Daniel Meekins and Ester Mann Meekins. Isaac was born 15 May 1822 and died 29 Mar 1885. I have copies of the family Bible where this information is. I also live around the corner from the family cemetary. Ester and Daniel are my Fifth Great Grandparents
I have this entire line

Re: Roger Meekins, Outer Banks, NC

Frances_Flick — 2008-09-20 14:15:45Z

First, I have to know - who is Ina Meekins and is she still living?

I've found Selby (son of Fields) on the 1880 census with the following children: Isaac, Andrew, Shanklin, Delphine, Mary H, Sarah, Mariah and Manson W.

If you'd like, you can send info via email: flickster@cox.net. I'll be glad to return what I have but I suspect you have far more than I. Thanks!

Frances

Re: Roger Meekins, Outer Banks, NC

nancyhm11 — 2008-09-20 14:03:14Z

I am copying this info from an old stencil copy and it is difficult to read but here goes:
Fields Meekins son of Selby and Sarah, twice married, wife #1 Mary D. (some say sister of old Dameron Gray); wife #2 Rhoda Gray Cas__; children: wife #1: Charlotte who ____D. Shelby H. gray (previously married) and begat Mary W., Mavy H. and Lurana.
Silvanious Selby Meekins son of Fields and Mary D., who married Olivia (Olive) Gray daughter of Nathan and Mary W. Meekins and who had the following children: Isaac, Andrew J., Shanklin H., Dorcas D., Sarah Jane, Mariah Mary (twins), Manson, Nancy H. Silvanious Selby was a Civil War Veteran, served as a Private in Co. H, 1st NC Infantry, enlisted 21 January 1863. Discharged 27 January, 1865. (Pensioner) Silvanious Selby S. was born 7-2-1840 died June 25, 1915. Olive born May 11, 1844 died after 1924. They both are interred in the Miller Cemetery north of Avon Harbor.
I have Selby Meekins, son of William Meekins Jr. was born 8 June 1790 and died May 10, 1873. Wife Sarah...maiden name is known but Ida Meekins didn't remember it when she typed up this paper...children: Felex (Fields), Dameron G., Dorcas and Polly.
I have more all thanks to Ina Meekins.

Re: Roger Meekins, Outer Banks, NC

Frances_Flick — 2008-09-20 13:08:02Z

Yes, Fields Meekins is my 3rd g-grandfather through his daughter, Mavy.

I have four children for Fields and Mary: Charlotte, Sylvaneous, John and Damron. My Mavy is the only child of Fields and his second wife Rhoda. Fields was Rhoda's second husband, the first being an unknown Casey. They, too, had four children: Elsey, Mary, William and Lydia.

I have only two children for Field's son Sylvaneous: Isaac and Shanklin. The others are new to me.

I'd love to hear more if you have it - particularly if you have information on Rhoda's parents. I can't seem to find where she came from :(

Thanks!

Frances

Re: Roger Meekins, Outer Banks, NC

nancyhm11 — 2008-09-20 12:14:18Z

I have info on a Fields Meekins son of Selby and Sarah. Married twice, first wife Mary Gray and second wife Rhoda Gray.
Also, a Silvanious Selby Meekins son of Fields and Mary Meekins. Children: Isaac, Andrew, Shanklin, Dorcas, Sarah Jane, Mariah Mary, Manson, and Nancy.
Are any of these names familiar? I have more info that came from Ina Meekins.

Re: Meekins Ancestry

Frances_Flick — 2008-09-20 11:16:51Z

My 5th G-grandfather was William Meekins. Other than his descendants, I have no further information on him. Do you mind sharing what you know about your William and his ancestry?

Frances

Re: Roger Meekins, Outer Banks, NC

Frances_Flick — 2008-09-20 10:49:54Z

I, too, am descended from the Meekins of the Outer Banks but none of the names I've seen in this thread so far are familiar to me. My g-g-grandmother was Mavy Meekins (1855-1887), her father was Fields Meekins (1813-abt 1887), his father was Sylvaneous Meekins (1780-1873)and his father was William Meekins. Might you have any information on any of them?

Frances

Re: James Meekins

jeurney — 2008-09-19 15:56:25Z

As I understand it, there were two brothers named Meekins that immigrated to new england and moved on from there. My family of Meekins are based in Virginia

Re: Meekins

GClaypool — 2008-07-08 19:41:29Z

Hi, I,ve been doing research on this same family, but can't connect your names. Much of the problem is that I don't go back far enough. I would really appreciate a copy of your data to see how it fits in. In turn I'll offer mine to you if you wish.
Regards, Greg
g.claypool@insightbb.com

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CatherineDierker — 2008-07-08 16:37:43Z

I am seeking more information on James Meekins , born around 1730 and died about 1800. He married Margaret Lang on May 6, 1756. I believe he had a son Joshua Meekins born 1755 in Cecil County, Maryland. I believe he is my ggggggrandfather.

Re: Meekins-3Brothers

otrbanks — 2007-02-12 16:20:54Z

Actually William Meekins (Grandson of Richard and Johanna Meekins) came to Chicamacomico (it is believed that he actually named the area Chicamacomico after a River pon the Easter Shore of MD) and he had a 1st cousin come to Tyrrell COunty NC. I actually descend from both William and his 1st cousin ( his name escapes me and my research isn't in front of me at the moment. Jeremiah and William are brothers and are the sons of Roger Meekins, James is the son of Jeremiah Meekins. Roger was literate and had a "book" where he recorded the births of his 10 children and Jeremiah kept it and did likewise. I have a copy of this "book" in Roger and Jeremiah's own handwritings. Roger was murdered by a slave he owned, I also have a transcript of the trial of the slave. The slave was convicted and sold as punishment. (remember, slaves were very valuable)

Re: Meekins-3Brothers

otrbanks — 2007-02-12 16:13:17Z

Sharon, this is a myth. The Meekins family on the Outerbanks of NC (all of them) trace back to Maryland and Richard and Johanna Meekins. They were indentured servants transported to the US in the later 1600's

Re: Meekins-3Brothers

otrbanks — 2007-02-12 16:12:56Z

Sharon, this is a myth. The Meekins family (all of them) trace back to Maryland and Richard and Johanna Meekins. They were indentured servants transported to the US in the later 1600's

Meekins

KParks7416 — 2008-06-22 02:16:50Z

Do have some information on Meekins in Dorchester County, Maryland. Am in the process of researching more information. Meekins were originally from Ireland. I can be contacted through this message board

James Meekins

cindyhb — 2007-10-30 01:38:28Z

Seeking anc of James Meekins b 1760 d 1830 hampshire Co Va, In Cecil Co Md 1790
Cindy

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cindyhb — 2007-03-14 01:39:18Z

Seeking anc of James MEEKINS d 1830 Hampshire Co VA and wife Tamar TAYLOR d 1837 Hamp Co VA. From Cecil Co MD??
Cindy Holsapple-Boone
CindyHB@aol.com

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cindyhb — 2007-03-14 01:39:15Z

Seeking anc of James MEEKINS d 1830 Hampshire Co VA and wife Tamar TAYLOR d 1837 Hamp Co VA. From Cecil Co MD??
Cindy Holsapple-Boone
CindyHB@aol.com

Re: John Thomas Meekins

HarryMeekins41 — 2008-01-21 16:05:00Z

The e-mail address listed for me (wrp@trib.com) is years out of date. It cannot be changed - new one is wrp@bresnan.net

John Meekins 1791 - 1822

richgrim — 2007-02-13 17:23:33Z

Does anyone have the ancestors of John, b. May 8, 1791 in Dorchester Co., MD, m. Nancy Colston on March 26, 1812 in Pickaway Co., OH and died in 1822, probably in Pickaway or Ross Co., OH?

Nancy, b.December 17, 1795 in (probably Dorchester Co.) MD, was the daughter of Gladstone Colston from Dorchester Co.

The children that I have for them are Isaac, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah Ruth (Sallie) and Margaret.

Thanks,
Rich Grimes

Re: Meekins

P_Brandy — 2006-08-21 11:49:44Z

NOT my family--- but here is what might help you....

Hiram Gibsonb married Julia Davis. Julia was previously married to Nash Meekins, then George Davis.

Happy Huntiing!

Meekins- Gibson- Davis

P_Brandy — 2006-08-21 11:47:10Z

NOT my family but this should help you....

Hiram Gibsonb married Julia Davis. Julia was previously married to Nash Meekins, then George Davis.

Happy Huntiing!

Meekins - Gibson

P_Brandy — 2006-08-21 01:36:38Z

This is NOT my family but thought to help you out.
Did Dallas Meekins marry Ethel Minnie Gibson?

1920 Census of Burleson Co., TX
Gibson, Harm 65 TX-AL-TN
Julie wife 49 LA-LA-LA
Meakins, Ethel 17 TX-LA-LA
Meakins, Dallas 25 Son-in-law TX-LA-LA

1930 Census of San Jacinto Co., TX
Meekins, Dallas 36 TX
Etrel 26 TX
John 10 TX
Geraldine 6 TX
Charles D 4 TX

Happy hunting!

Re: Roger Meekins, Outer Banks, NC

kmcpherson — 2008-04-26 04:04:37Z

I am doing research for a friend of mine who is a desc. of Isaac C. Meekins and Mahala Unknown. I'm pretty sure I've traced Isaac back to Easter/Ester Meekins, who seems to be the widow of Daniel Meekins. Can you confirm this, and add any info for me?

Thanks much,
Karen
FL

MEEKINS from Ireland to PA c 1850

wsullivw — 2008-02-27 10:45:12Z

Looking for information/connections on MEEKINS, MICHINS family that emigrated from Ireland and first appeared in the 1850 Philadelphia, PA census. The 1850 census indicates Luke MEEKINS c 1813 and his wife Margaret MC LOUGHLIN, MC LAUGHLIN c 1829 had large family. Luke MEEKINS family first settled in Philadelphia, moved to Lancaster,PA and then to Wilkes Barre, PA before many of them moved on. The early generation Appear to stayed in Philadelphia while many settled in Wilkes Barre area. Some moved to Scranton, PA; Bloomsburg, PA;, Dunmore, PA , Anchorage, Alaska and to various cities in New Jersey. Some of the names associated with the MEEKINS family include CORBETT, KAYS, HOWER, WARNER, SHANLEY, MAGNIER,O'NEILL, MCLAUGHLIN, MC LOUGHLIN, GRAF,DWYER, HOLT, SULLIVAN. At this time we don't have a clue or a lead as to where in Ireland the MEEKINS, MICHINS homeplace. Any help or suggestions are appreciated. Please contact Walton J. SULLIVAN at wsullivw@aol.com . Thank u..

Re: Augustus Meekins, Josiah Meekins, Joseph Meekins

rubino7 — 2007-05-04 02:22:52Z

Wish I could help. I'm following the Robert Meekins line and haven't come across John Thomas Meekins. Robert (1794-1855) had 13 children, and one was named John R. Meekins.

Re: Augustus Meekins, Josiah Meekins, Joseph Meekins

rubino7 — 2007-05-03 19:55:43Z

My ggggrandfather Augustus Meekins from Dorchester (and then moved to Anne Arundel County-Annapolis)used the names of Josiah A. (found on a marriage certificate to Martha Ann Gray), and Joseph A. Meekins. His son (my great grandfather) was Joseph Thomas Meeekins, and my dad and brother were/are named Joseph Thomas Meekins. Augustus Meekins (Josiah A, Joseph A.)was little when his dad (Robert Meekins 1794-1855)died, and Augustus lost his mother (Elizabeth Mace, 2nd wife to Robert) a few years later (1860). Augustus was the youngest of 13 children, and had an older sister (most likely a half sister, her mother being Margaret Booze) named Susan A, wife of John H. Williams. Could she be the "aunt" that took care of him?

I'm having trouble locating Robert Meekins' (1794-1855)parents. I know they were born in MD. Maybe...Henry Meekins/Elizabeth Meekins,or Joseph Meekins/Sarah Busick, or Dennis Meekins/Mary Meekins? They all have Dorchester marraige records dating 1781-1791. Any info would be appreciated! New at this and trying to see how far back I can go.

Re: Augustus Meekins, Josiah Meekins, Joseph Meekins

rubino7 — 2007-05-03 04:52:09Z

I'm the gggranddaughter of Joseph A.(Augustus) Meekins. I was born and raised in Annapolis, and I just found your post, even though it's a few years old. Have you discoverd who are the parents of Robert Meekins? I'm trying to trace back as far as I can.

Re: Augustus Meekins, Josiah Meekins, Joseph Meekins

muffnme — 2007-05-03 14:31:32Z

No. I haven't been able to find any documents to prove Robert and Lucy as parents either. I have found him in census records as Gus Meekins living with Susan (his aunt). I did find a Robert Meekins married to an Elizabeth Mace 21 May 1834 (Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850 (online database-Ancestry.com) but I don't know if it's the same Robert (or if Elizabeth went by Lucy).

Re: Augustus Meekins, Josiah Meekins, Joseph Meekins

muffnme — 2007-05-04 16:15:28Z

So, Lucy and Elizabeth could be the same person?

I did find an 1850 census with Robert and Eliza Meekins and a 4 yr. old Augustus (Dorchester Cty. Dist.1, p. 94). And in 1860 14 yr. Augustus lived in the home of Daniel & Bridget Johnson with Tesia and Susan Meekins (Dorchester Cty, Dist 6, p. 138).

Dorchester Cty. records are really bad and there are so many Meekins! But I haven't gotten any further back that Robert.

Re: Augustus Meekins, Josiah Meekins, Joseph Meekins

GClaypool — 2007-05-04 01:16:50Z

Hello, Been reading your recent postings and wonder if you have references containing John Thomas Meekins, born 07 Aug 1834 in Dorchester County, Married Rachel Reynolds.

Re: Meekins-3Brothers

GClaypool — 2007-02-12 18:42:42Z

Hi, Saw your post today. I have been researching Meekins in Cecil County Maryland and have hit a brick wall. Family believes the Cecil County family line came to there from Dorchester County Maryland. Would you have any info about the Meekins line in Maryland that date to before around 1850 and earlier. If so, I would appreciate what you might have available.
Regards, Greg Claypool

Re: Fields Meekins - Dare/Hyde County NC - 1850/1870 Census

Frances_Flick — 2007-06-24 14:16:20Z

Hi Mark... sorry I just saw this. If you have any info on this line, I'd love to share with you. I have a photo of Fields' daughter's tombstone and will gladly email you a copy if you don't have it.

Anxiously waiting to hear from you...

Frances

Re: Meekins Family of Dare/Hyde Counties, NC

Frances_Flick — 2007-06-18 11:52:25Z

I've read this whole thread with interest and would like to include my Meekins line here.

My 2nd great grandmother was Mavtiss (Mavey) Meekins (b: 7 Dec 1855,d: 18 May 1887). She married Anderson Littleton Gray Jr on 14 May 1876.

Mavey's father was Fields Meekins (b: 1813, d: abt 1881). His second wife (who I believe to be Mavey's mother) was Rhoda Casey (a previous married name).

Fields' father was Sylvaneous Meekins (b: abt 1790) and his mother was Sarah (b: abt 1795).

If anyone has info in this line or might be connected, I'd love to hear from you.

james v meekins

jazzercise25 — 2007-06-01 02:32:44Z

I'm looking for my uncle james v meekins -jv meekins
Born spanish fort texas 1920
parents james vernon meekins fannie e seabourn
brothers clovis joe
sisters cleo, lela mae

Re: answer to cyrille ayers on message board

jazzercise25 — 2007-06-01 02:16:14Z

Uncle j

looking for you!!!!!!!!!! Please contact caroljazz@ca.rr.com
mother- dorothy meekins
father- Clovis joe meekins
grandparents- fannie e seabourn, james vernon meekins

Re: meekins from tyrrell co.,n.c.

sparkybones — 2007-02-14 02:32:09Z

Hello, I'm Jasper Meekins great grand daughter. Any informations on the Meekins line would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Roger Meekins, Outer Banks, NC

otrbanks1 — 2008-04-26 12:09:10Z

Isaac Chauncey Meekins is the son of Esther Mann (daughter of Capt. Edward Mann and Sarah Midyett) and Daniel Meekins (son of Roger Meekins and Margaret ? ((Unknown)))and his wife was Mahala Baum (daughter of Maurice Baum and Ann Ashby) I can get you farther back just email me privately
otrbanks@earthlink.net

Re: Emma J Meekins

donaseekins — 2006-09-22 01:53:01Z

Update on this family Barbara A Grindle Shute Born 11/25/1928, has left this world she died of Lung Cancer and Alzeihmers on Augh 27, 2006 in Bangor, Maine. She will be missed by many including her sisters Beatrice Bickford and Eleanor. Her children Beatrice Harriman, Arthur Shute, Benjiman Shute, and Dona Seekins. Her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her newest gg grandchild.

william henry meekins-baltimore, md

dameeki — 2006-10-31 20:55:02Z

Looking for info on W.H. Meekins(1854-?) of Baltimore, MD.Husband of Julia Mae Spangler(1857-?).They had 6 children, one of which was my grandfather, Charles Garrett Meekins(1880-1920). Any info on this line would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

William H Meekins family of Baltimore, MD

dameeki — 2006-10-31 20:55:02Z

The children of William Henry and Julia Mae(Spangler)Meekins were as follows:

--Charles Garrett Meekins(1880-1920), m. Anna Gailey Calhoun(1883-1965).

--Ida Mae Meekins(1887-?), m. John Divens(?-?)

--Arthur Gough Meekins(1892-1988), m. Ellen O'Brien(1897-1969).

--Austin Meekins(1894-1968), m. Edna Mae ?(?-?).

--William A. Meekins(1896-1945?), m. Anna Mitzel(1897?-1989?)

--Herbert S. Meekins(1898-1917)

Any information on these individuals or their descendants would be most welcomed and appreciated. Thanks!

William H. Meekins of Baltimore, MD...and the family, too!

dameeki — 2006-10-31 20:55:02Z

W.H. and Julia Mae(Spangler)Meekins had the following children:

--Charles Garrett Meekins(1880-1920), m. Anna Gailey Calhoun(1883-1965)

--Ida Mae Meekins(1887-?), m. John Divens(?-?)

--Arthur Gough Meekins(1892-1988), m. Ellen O'Brien(1897?-1969?)

--Austin Meekins(1894-1968), m. Edna Mae ?(?-?)

--William A. Meekins(1896-1945?), m. Anna Mitzel(1897?-1989?)

--Herbert S. Meekins(1898-1917)

Any information on these individuals and/or their descendants would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Meekins

dameeki — 2006-10-31 20:55:02Z

Looking for info on John Meekins, b. abt 1829. Married Emily Willie/Willey(?), b. MD. They were the parents of William H. Meekins of Baltimore, MD. Any info greatly appreciated.