Edward Meeke (abt. 1640 - bef. 1689)

Born about 1640 in Herefordshire, England [uncertain]

Husband of Sarah (Merrett) Meeke — married 3 Dec 1674 in Ross, Herefordshire, England

Descendants

Died before Aug 1689 before about age 49 in Spuyten Duyvil, New York

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Biography

Edward Meeks was granted a license to sell wine and other liquors in New York City on 14 May 1680, according to the Minutes of the Common Council of the city of New York 1675-1775, vol 1, page 81.

This establishes his physical presence in New York City, in association with the Merrett family, by 1680.

Occupation

Occupation: Edward Meeks was granted a license to sell wine and other liquors in New York City on 14 May 1680, according to the Minutes of the Common Council of the city of New York 1675-1775, vol 1, page 81.

This establishes his physical presence in New York City, in association with the Merrett family, by 1680.

Sources

• "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NKFY-W45 : 10 February 2018), Ed. Meek and Sarah Marret, 03 Dec 1674; citing Ross, Hereford, England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,040,021.

• Early wills of Westchester County, New York : from 1664 to 1784 : a careful abstract of all wills (nearly 800) recorded in New 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Residence

• Minutes of the Common Council of the city of New York, 1675-1776 : in eight volumes. 2 citations provide evidence for Name, Residence

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Meeke-4 created through the import of i2f9f4_5524042z4w54bsf29ef4t1.ged on Feb 20, 2012 by Drew Meeks.