Edward Meakem b. 19 Feb 1846 Manhattan, New York, United States d. 15 Sep 1926 Hudson County, New Jersey, United States: My Family Online

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Name	Edward Meakem
Born	19 Feb 1846	Manhattan, New York, United States
Christened	22 Feb 1846	Manhattan, New York, United States
Gender	Male
Died	15 Sep 1926	Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Person ID	I10	Meakem
Last Modified	22 Apr 2020

Father	Edward Meakem
Mother	Mary Quinn
Family ID	F7	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Catherine Makelin, b. 7 Sep 1852, New York, United States , d. 9 Jul 1925, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States (Age 72 years)

Married 7 Sep 1869 St Joseph's Church, New York City, New York, New York, United States

Children

+	1. Edward J Meakem, b. 30 Jun 1871, New York City, New York, New York, United States , d. Yes, date unknown
+	2. John Edward Meakem, b. 3 May 1873, New York City, New York, New York, United States , d. Feb 1954, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States (Age 80 years)
	3. Thomas Meakem, b. 15 Apr 1875, New York, United States , d. Bef 6 Jan 1917 (Age 41 years)
	4. Catherine "Katie" Meakem, b. 5 Oct 1878, New York City, New York, New York, United States , d. 1 May 1890, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States (Age 11 years)
+	5. Samuel Adam Meakem, b. 5 Jul 1881, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States , d. 14 Dec 1925, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States (Age 44 years)
	6. William Meakem, b. 21 Jan 1884, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States , d. Yes, date unknown
+	7. Emma Josephine Meakem, b. 16 Mar 1886, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States , d. Yes, date unknown
	8. James Joseph Meakem, b. 7 Jul 1888, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States , d. Dec 1920, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States (Age 32 years)
	9. Charles Aloysius Meakem, b. 8 Jun 1891, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States , d. 20 Mar 1892, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States (Age 0 years)
	10. Martin Meakem, b. 14 Aug 1893, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States , d. 14 Nov 1895, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States (Age 2 years)

Last Modified 9 Jun 2020

Family ID F5 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Documents » Slide Show		1846 Catholic Baptism of Edward Meakim 22 February 1846, St Joseph's Church, Sixth Avenue, Manhattan, New York Name: Edward Meakim Birth: 19 Feb 1846 Baptism: 22 Feb 1846 Roman Catholic Parish: St Joseph, Sixth Avenue, Manhattan Parents: Edward Meakin and Mary Quinn Sponsors: Daniel Farrell and Ellen McNamara FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		1869 Marriage of Edward Meaken and Catherine Makelin 7 September 1869, New York City, New York, New York Marriage: 7 Sep 1869 in St. Joseph's Church Groom: Edward Meaken, age 24, Stone Cutter, born in US, 1st marriage Groom's residence: 246 W 46th St Groom's parents: Edward and Mary Quinn Bride: Catherine Makelin, age 17, born in US, 1st marriage Bride's residence: 296 W Houston Bride's parents: John and Catherine Reilly Witnesses: Peter Dreelan and Mary Mullen FamilySearch.org, Manhattan (New York City) marriage records, 1866-1937 ; index to all boroughs, 1866-1937, film 1544273, img 954-955
		1870 US Census for Edward Meken Household Twentieth Ward, New York, New York In the household: Edward Meken, 24, Stone Cutter, born in NY Cathern, 19, Keep house, born in NY
		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
		1872 City Directory for Edward Meakem New York City, New York Edward Meakem, cutter, h 343 W. 26th Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
		1873 Baptism Index of John Meehan 11 May 1873, St Columba, Manhattan, New York Name: John Meehan Birth: 3 May 1873 Baptism: 11 May 1873 in St Columba Father: Edw Meehan Mother: Cath McKlin FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		1875 Baptism Index of Thos Mekann 16 May 1875, St Michael, Manhattan, New York Name: Thos Mekann Birth: 15 Apr 1875 Baptism: 16 May 1875 in St Michael Father: Edward Mekann Mother: Catherine Maitland FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		1876 City Directory for Edward Meakem New York City, New York Edward Meakem, stone, h 367 Ninth av. Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
		1878 Baptism Index of Catharine Meaken 3 November 1878, St Columba, Manhattan, New York Name: Catharine Meaken Birth: 5 Oct 1878 Baptism: 3 Nov 1878 in St Columba Father: Edward Meaken Mother: Catharine Meaklin FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		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
		1880 City Directory for Edward Meakem New York City, New York Edward Meakem, cutter, h r 407 W. 25th Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
		1881 Baptism of Samuel Meakem 17 July 1881, St Patrick's Pro-Cathedral, Newark, Essex, New Jersey Name: Samuel Meakem Birth date: 5 Jul 1881 Baptism date: 17 Jul 1881 Parents: Edward and Catherine Mecklin Sponsors: Owen O'Rorke and Mary Ann O'Rorke FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1850-1926 (St Patrick's Pro-Cathedral, Newark, New Jersey), film 1398552, img 745
		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 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
		1886 Baptism of Emma Josephine Meak 4 April 1886, St Michael, Newark, Essex, New Jersey Name: Emma Josephine Meak Birth date: 16 Mar 1886 Baptism date: 4 Apr 1886 Parents: Edward and Catherine Meckline Sponsors: Thomas and Catherine Lillis FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1878-1943 (St Michael, Newark, New Jersey), film 1378394, img 52
		1888 Baptism of James Meekem 29 July 1888, St Michael, Newark, Essex, New Jersey Name: James Meekem Birth date: 7 Jul 1888 Baptism date: 29 Jul 1888 Parents: Edward and Catherine Meklin Sponsors: James Ledwedge and Rachael Lavery FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1878-1943 (St Michael, Newark, New Jersey), film 1378394, img 65
		1890 Death Notice of Katie Meaken 2 May 1890, New York Tribune Katie Meaken, 14-year-old daughter of Edward Meaken, drowned in a cistern. The police decided to investigate the case. Genealogybank.com
		1890 Veterans Schedule for Edward Meakem Newark, Essex, New Jersey Name: Edward Meakem Rank: Private Company: C Name of Regiment: 84 NY Vols Date of Enlistment: 12 Jul 1864 Date of Discharge: 22 Oct 1864 Length of Service: 3 Mos. 10 Days Note: the discharge date given by Edward (22 Oct) conflicts with the discharge date on his official military records (13 Oct). Also, the Company given (C) conflicts with the Company listed on his military record (F). Ancestry.com, 1890 Veterans Schedules
		1891 Baptism of Charles Aloysius Meakam 25 June 1891, St Michael, Newark, Essex, New Jersey Name: Charles Aloysius Meakam Birth date: 8 Jun 1891 Baptism date: 25 Jun 1891 Parents: Edward and Catharine Merlin Sponsors: Patrick Regan and Ida Smith FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1878-1943 (St Michael, Newark, New Jersey), film 1378394, img 80
		1893 Baptism of Martin Meekim 3 September 1893, St Michael, Newark, Essex, New Jersey Name: Martin Meekim Birth date: 14 Aug 1893 Baptism date: 3 Sep 1893 Parents: Edward and Catherine Meekim Sponsors: Michael Healy and Mary Carroll FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1878-1943 (St Michael, Newark, New Jersey), film 1378394, img 93
		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 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, 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 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 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 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
		1898 City Directory of Meakem Family Newark, New Jersey Edward Meakem, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental John Meakem, stonecutter, h 10 Oriental Willet W Meakem, NY, h 294 Sussex av Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
		1899 City Directory of Meakem Family Newark, New Jersey Edward Meakem, stonecutter, h 72 Ogden John Meakem, stonecutter, h 72 Ogden Thos P Meakem, sawdust, h 72 Ogden Willet W Meakem, NY, h 294 Sussex av Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
		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
		1900 City Directory of Meakem Family Newark, New Jersey Edward Meakem, stonecutter, h 72 Ogden John Meakem, stonecutter, h 72 Ogden Samuel A Meakem, lab, h 72 Ogden Thos P Meakem, sawdust, h 72 Ogden Willet W Meakem, NY, h 294 Sussex av Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
		1901 City Directory of Meakem Family Newark, New Jersey Edward Meakem, stonecutter, h 72 Ogden John Meakem, stonecutter, h 72 Ogden Samuel A Meakem, lab, h 72 Ogden Thos P Meakem, sawdust, h 72 Ogden Willet W Meakem, NY, h 294 Sussex av Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
		1903 Marriage of John Meakem and Ellen Gannon 23 February 1903, St Cecilia, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey Groom: John Meakem Age: 29 Residence: Passaic Ave in Kearny Parents: Edward and Catharine Mecklin Bride: Ellen Elizabeth Gannon Age: 25 Residence: Kearny, NJ Parents: Michael and Margt Walsh Witnesses: Michael Healey and Winifred Gannon FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1888-1944 [Kearny, New Jersey] (St Cecilia), film 1403465, img 124
		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
		1904-1909 Military Pension Index Card for Edward Meakem Edward Meakem Co. F, 84th Regiment, NY Infantry Enlisted 12 Jul 1864. Discharged 13 Oct 1864 Invalid Pension Certificate no. 1112419 Died Sept 15 1926 at East Newark, NJ Fold3.com. Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900
		1904-1922 Military Pension Payment Card for Edward Meakem Edward Meakem Private- Co. F, 84th NY Army Invalid. Certificate no. 1112419 FamilySearch.com. United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933
		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 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
		1910 Marriage of John McKeon and Emma Meakem 29 June 1910, St Cecilia, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey Groom: John McKeon Age: 26 Occupation: Carpenter Residence: 758 Harrison Ave in Harrison, NJ Birth date: 11 Jul 1884, baptized in St Patricks Church, Newark, NJ Parents: Richard and Jane Hayden Bride: Emma Meakem Age: 24 Residence: 46 Passaic Ave in Kearny, NJ Birth date: 11 Mar 1886, baptized in St Michael's Church, Newark, NJ Parents: Edward and Catharine Meklin Witnesses: James Meakam, Nellie Lowry, Thomas A Correy FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1888-1944 [Kearny, New Jersey] (St Cecilia), film 1403465, img 140
		1910 Wedding Announcement of Emma Meakem and John McKeon 3 July 1910, Newark Sunday Call Miss Emma Meakem of Kearny, daughter of Edward Meakem, and John McKeon were married on Wednesday [29 June]. MyHeritage.com, New Jersey Newspapers, 1859-1946
		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 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 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.
		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
		1920 "Card of Thanks" from James Meakem's Parents 26 December 1920, Newark Sunday Call, Newark, New Jersey Mr. and Mrs. Edward Meakem, of 47 Passaic Avenue in Kearny, thanked their friends and community for their kind sympathy in the death of their son, James. MyHeritage.com
		1926 Death Index of Edward Meakem September 1926, Hudson County, New Jersey Name: Edward Meakem Date: Sep 1926 Ancestry.com, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017