Benjamin Meeker

M, b. 1675, d. 6 February 1749
FatherBenjamin Meeker b. 17 Mar 1650, d. 28 May 1707
MotherElizabeth Thompson b. c 1656, d. 13 Nov 1747
     Benjamin was born in 1675 in Elizabeth Town, Essex County, New Jersey. Benjamin married Phebe Clark circa 1698 in Elizabeth Town, Essex County, New Jersey. Benjamin made his will on 22 November 1744.

Will of Benjamin Meeker, blacksmith, lists his children: Benjamin, Samuel, Phebe, [wife of Nehemiah Ludlum], Esther [wife of Stephen Hindes], and Sarah [wife of Isaac Woodruffe]. He lists his real and personal estate. Executors – wife Phebe, son-in-law Stephen Hindes and son Samuel. Witnesses: John Clarke, David Meeker, Boyton Ramsden.1

Benjamin departed this life on Thursday, 6 February 1749 in Elizabeth Town at age 74 years. He was buried at Elizabeth Town, Essex County, New Jersey, in the churchyard of the first Presbyterian Church.2

Family

Phebe Clark b. 17 Aug 1681, d. 11 Nov 1755
Children

Citations

  1. [S2407] New Jersey, Calender of Wills: Page 329.
  2. [S953] Find a grave - www.findagrave.com.