William Meakem

Male 1884 - Yes, date unknown


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  • Name William Meakem 
    Born 21 Jan 1884  Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 10 Feb 1884  St Michael, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I39  Meakem
    Last Modified 20 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

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    1884 Baptism of William Meakem
    1884 Baptism of William Meakem
    10 February 1884, St Michael, Newark, Essex, New Jersey

    Name: William Meakem
    Birth date: 21 Jan 1884
    Baptism date: 10 Feb 1884
    Parents: Edward and Catherine Macklin
    Sponsors: John Farrell and Mary O'Rourke

    FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1878-1943 (St Michael, Newark, New Jersey), film 1378394, img 38
    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
    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
    1900 US Census for Edward Meakem Household
    1900 US Census for Edward Meakem Household
    Newark, Essex, New Jersey

    72 Ogden Street
    Edward Meakem, Head, born Feb 1848, age 52, M 30 years, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, stone cutter
    Catherine, Wife, born Sep 1852, age 47, 10 children with 7 still living, born in NY, parents born in Ireland
    John, son, born May 1873, age 27, born in NY, Driver
    Thomas, son, born Apr 1875, age 25, born in NY, Night watchman
    Samuel, son, born Jul 1881, age 18, born in NJ, Driver
    William, son, born Jan 1884, age 16, born in NJ, Laborer
    Emma, daughter, born Mar 1886, age 14, born in NJ
    James, son, born Jul 1888, age 11, born in NJ, at school
    1903 Marriage of Samuel Meakem and Annie Donohue
    1903 Marriage of Samuel Meakem and Annie Donohue
    24 November 1903, St Cecilia, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    Groom: Samuel Meakem
    Residence: 47 Passaic Ave, Kearny, NJ
    Occupation: Teamster
    Age: 22
    Parents: Edward and Cath Meaklin

    Bride: Annie Donohue
    Residence: 265 Maple St, Kearny, NJ
    Age: 23
    Parents: Patrick and Louise

    Witnesses: William Meakem and Kettie Nolan

    FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1888-1944 [Kearny, New Jersey] (St Cecilia), film 1403465, img 126
    1905 New Jersey Census for Edward Meeker Household
    1905 New Jersey Census for Edward Meeker Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    Passaic Avenue
    Edward Meeker, born Feb 1847, age 58, M, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Watchman
    Catherine F, born Sep 1852, age 52, M, born in NY, parents born in Ireland
    William, born Jan 1884, age 21, S, born in NJ, Teamster
    Emma, born Mar 1886, age 19, S, born in NJ, Twister
    James, born Jul 1888, age 16, S, born in NJ, Linoleum Worker
    1910 US Census for Edward Meakem Household
    1910 US Census for Edward Meakem Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    47 Passaic Avenue
    Edward Meakem, head, 62, M1, married 41 years, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, watchman - thread works
    Catherine, wife, 57, M1, 10 children with 7 still living, born in NY, parents born in Ireland
    William, son, 26, S, born in NJ, wagon driver - truck
    Emma, daughter, 24, S, born in NJ, frame tender - thread works
    James, son, 21, S, born in NJ, plumbers helper - thread works
    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
    1915 New Jersey Census for Edward Meakem Household
    1915 New Jersey Census for Edward Meakem Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    47 Passaic Avenue
    Edward Meakem, born Feb 1847, age 68, M, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Watchman
    Kathrine, born Sep 1852, age 62, M, born in NY, parents born in Ireland
    William, born Jan 1884, age 31, S, born in NJ, Driver
    James, born Jul 1888, age 26, S, born in NJ, Fireman Stat.
    1918 World War I Draft Registration Card for William Meakem
    1918 World War I Draft Registration Card for William Meakem
    12 September 1918, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    Name: William Meakem
    Address: 47 Passaic, Kearny, Hudson, NJ
    Age: 34
    Birth Date: 21 Jan 1884
    Occupation: Engineer
    Employer's Name: No Newark Coal Storage Co
    Nearest Relative: Catharine Meakem (Mother)
    Address: 47 Passaic, Kearny, Hudson, NJ

    Note: William registered for the draft the same day as his brother, John.

    Ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    1920 US Census for Edward Meakem Household
    1920 US Census for Edward Meakem Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    47 Passaic Avenue
    Edward Meakem, Head, 72, M, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Watchman - Thread Factory
    Catherine, Wife, 67, M, born in NY, parents born in Ireland
    William, Son, 34, S, born in NJ, Engineer - Ice Co.
    James, Son, 33, S, born in NJ, Fireman - Ice Co.
    Edward, Grandson, 12, S, born in NJ, father born in NY, mother born in NJ
    Leo, Grandson, 10, S, born in NJ, father born in NJ, mother born in NJ