Edward J Meakem

Male 1871 - Yes, date unknown


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  • Name Edward J Meakem 
    Born 30 Jun 1871  New York City, New York, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Edward Meakem has conflicting birth dates. The "New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms" index says he was born 7 Jun 1871. The "New York, New York, Index to Birth Certificates, 1866-1909" index says he was born 30 Jun 1871. The original images of both of these records are in the process of being obtained. The discrepancy may be an indexing error.
    Christened 2 Jul 1871  St Columba, Manhattan, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I35  Meakem
    Last Modified 22 Apr 2020 

    Father Edward Meakem,   b. 19 Feb 1846, Manhattan, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Sep 1926, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Catherine Makelin,   b. 7 Sep 1852, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jul 1925, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 7 Sep 1869  St Joseph's Church, New York City, New York, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F5  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine Rudden,   b. Jun 1873, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 13 Nov 1895  St Michael, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Mary Meakem,   b. Aug 1898, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Francis Meakem,   b. 3 Apr 1903, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Joseph Edward Meakem,   b. 8 Mar 1908, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Leo Meakem,   b. 8 Mar 1908, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     5. Catherine Meakem,   b. Abt 1911
    Last Modified 15 Jan 2021 
    Family ID F37  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    1871 Baptism Index of Edward Macken
    1871 Baptism Index of Edward Macken
    2 July 1871, St Columba, Manhattan, New York

    Name: Edward Macken
    Birth: 7 Jun 1871
    Baptism: 2 Jul 1871 in St Columba
    Father: Edwd Macken
    Mother: Cath Maklin

    FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
    1880 US Census for Edward Meakem Household
    1880 US Census for Edward Meakem Household
    Newark, Essex, New Jersey

    377 Ogden Street
    Edward Meakem, 32, Stone Cutter, born in NY, parents born in Ireland
    Catharine, 28, Wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in Ireland
    Edward, 9, Son, At School, born in NY
    John, 7, Son, At School, born in NY
    Tho, 5, Son, born in NY
    Katie, 1, Daughter, born in NY
    1885 New Jersey Census for Edward Mecken Household
    1885 New Jersey Census for Edward Mecken Household
    Newark, Essex, New Jersey

    In the household:
    Edward Mecken, Native Born, age 20-60
    Catharine, Native Born, age 20-60
    Edward J, Native Born, age 5-20
    John F, Native Born, age 5-20
    Thomas, Native Born, age 5-20
    Katy, Native Born, age 5-20
    Samuel, Native Born, age 5 and under
    Willie, Native Born, age 5 and under
    1894 City Directory of Meakem Family
    1894 City Directory of Meakem Family
    1894, Newark, New Jersey

    Meakem Edward Jr, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    Meakem Edward Sr, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    Meakem John, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental

    Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
    1895 New Jersey Census for Edward Meaken Household
    1895 New Jersey Census for Edward Meaken Household
    Newark, Essex, New Jersey

    10 Oriental Street
    Edward Meaken, Native Born, age 20-60
    Catherine, Native Born, age 20-60
    Edward Jr, Native Born, age 20-60
    John, Native Born, age 20-60
    Thomas, Native Born, age 20-60
    Samuel, Native Born, age 5-20
    William, Native Born, age 5-20
    Emma, Native Born, age 5-20
    James, Native Born, age 5-20
    Martin, Native Born, age 5 and under
    1895 City Directory of Meakem Family
    1895 City Directory of Meakem Family
    1895, Newark, New Jersey

    Meakem Edward Jr, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    Meakem Edward Sr, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    Meakem John, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    Meakem Samuel, CTwks, h 10 Oriental
    Meakem Thos, lab, h 10 Oriental

    Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
    1895 Marriage of Edward Meakim and Catherine Redden
    1895 Marriage of Edward Meakim and Catherine Redden
    13 November 1895, St Michael, Newark, Essex, New Jersey

    Groom: Edward Meakim, son of Edward & Catherine Meakim
    Bride: Catherine Redden, daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth Farrelly

    Witnesses: Thomas Meakim & Mary Hayes

    Married: 13 Nov 1895

    FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1878-1943, film 1378394, img 411
    1896 City Directory of Meakem Family
    1896 City Directory of Meakem Family
    Newark, New Jersey

    Edward Meakem, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    Edward Meakem Jr, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    John Meakem, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    Samuel Meakem, CTwks, h 10 Oriental
    Thos Meakem, lab, h 10 Oriental
    Willet W Meakem, NY, h 294 Sussex av

    Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    1897 City Directory of Meakem Family
    1897 City Directory of Meakem Family
    Newark, New Jersey

    Edward Meakem, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    Edward Meakem Jr, stonecuter, h 10 Oriental
    John Meakem, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental
    Samuel Meakem, CTwks, h 10 Oriental
    Thos Meakem, lab, 10 Oriental
    Willet W Meakem, NY, h 294 Sussex av

    Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    1900 US Census for Edward Meeker Household
    1900 US Census for Edward Meeker Household
    Newark, Essex, New Jersey

    70 7th Avenue
    Edward Meeker, Head, born Jul 1871, age 28, married 5 years, born in NJ, parents born in NY, Day Laborer
    Katie, Wife, born Jun 1873, age 26, 1 child with 1 living, born in NJ, parents born in Ireland
    Mary, Daughter, born Aug 1898, age 1, born in NJ
    1908 Baptisms of Joseph and Leo Meakem (Twins)
    1908 Baptisms of Joseph and Leo Meakem (Twins)
    26 April 1908, St Cecilia, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    Name: Joseph Meakem
    Birth date: 8 Mar 1908
    Baptism date: 26 Apr 1908
    Parents: Edw and Kate Rudden
    Sponsors: Michael McGlynn and Mary Parkinson

    Name: Leo Meakem
    Birth date: 8 Mar 1908
    Baptism date: 26 Apr 1908
    Parents: Edw and Kate Rudden
    Sponsors: Michael McGlynn and Emma Meakem

    FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1888-1944 [Kearny, New Jersey] (St Cecilia), film 1403465, img 78
    1910 US Census for Edward Meeker Household
    1910 US Census for Edward Meeker Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    8 Sherdan Avenue:
    Edward Meeker, Head, age 39, Married, b. NY, father b. Ireland, mother b. NY, Driver - Lumber Wagon
    Catherine Meeker, Wife, age 37, Married, b. NJ
    Mary Meeker, Daughter, age 10, b. NJ
    Frank Meeker, Son, age 6, b. NJ
    Eddie Meeker, Son, age 4, b. NJ
    1911 Baptism of Francis Meakem
    1911 Baptism of Francis Meakem
    23 October 1911, St Cecilia, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    Name: Francis Meakem
    Birth date: 3 Apr 1903
    Baptism date: 23 Oct 1911
    Parents: Edw and Cath Rudde
    Sponsors: Edw and Catharine Meakem
    Residence: Passaic Ave

    FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1888-1944 [Kearny, New Jersey] (St Cecilia), film 1403465, img 93
    1911 City Directory of Meakem Family
    1911 City Directory of Meakem Family
    Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey

    Edward Meakem, lab, h 6 Sheridan av K
    Edward Meakem, watchman, h Passaic av n Pomeroy av K
    James Meakem, lab, bds Passaic av n Pomeroy av K
    William Meakem, driver, bds Passaic av n Pomeroy av K
    John Meaken, driver, h 228 Grant av E N
    Samuel A Meaken, painter, h 100 Bergen av K

    Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    1913 Newspaper Article for Edward Meaken
    1913 Newspaper Article for Edward Meaken
    28 June 1913, Newark Evening Star

    Edward Meaken, of 373 Ogden Street, was charged with neglecting his children. The complaint was made by William Ryan, an agent for the Catholic Chrildren's Aid Society. Children: Mary (age 14), Francis (age 9), Edward, (age 6), Leo (age 5), and Catherine (age 2 1/2).

    Chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
    1913 Newspaper Article for Edward and May Meaken
    1913 Newspaper Article for Edward and May Meaken
    1 July 1913, Newark Evening Star

    May Meaken, only 13/14 years old, appeared in court against her father, Edward Meaken. Mrs. Edward Meaken died one year ago, leaving 4 children (ages 2 to 13). They lived on 373 Ogden Street. Edward started to drink, leaving the children neglected. May took care of the children, eventually having to give up school.

    John A Cullen, of the Catholic Children's Aid Society, had an investigation made of the family. In court, Edward sobbed, "I am guilty. My only regret is that I never sent the kids to school."

    Edward Meaken was sentenced to 1 year in the penitentiary. Meaken's 4 children were placed in John A Cullen's care.

    Chroniclingamerica.loc.gov