MEEK, Mary

MEEK, ST BORGIA, STEBERG, WEBER, CRESAP, KING

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 5/12/2013 at 20:34:02

Death Takes Old Resident.

Death enered the home last Thursday morning and removed Mrs. Mary Meek, and the spirit of sadness prevaded the city, and many warm friends mourn sincerely for her. The sad tidings, while dreaded, were not unexpected, as all reports from the bedside gave only the most discouraging news, and we were in a measure prepared for the end, but this did not in the least lessen the severity of the loss to the family and friends. For fifty-seven years this good woman had resided here, and in the years had presistently gained in the love of our people, until she could count every one her friend. She was one of the early settlers in this section and did much to bring to the present generation the good society and many conveniences enjoyed today

**Handwritten: oct 24 07

She was born in County Galway, Ireland, June 23, 1838 and came to this country in 1850, landing at New Orleans. In the same month she came to this county where the home has since been made.

On Novembr 2, 1856 she was married to Joseph Meek, then one of the firm of Meek Bros., interested in the mills here, and made him a good wife until death parted them on October 31, 1890. To this union seven children were born: Elizabeth (St. Burgia of Milwaukee), Mrs. Kate Steberg of Miller, Neb.; Mrs. Mary Weber of Keokuk; Robt. E. Meek, Bonaparte; Margaret Meek, Keokuk; Mrs. Percy Cresap of Ft. Madison and Miss Allie E. Meek, who died in September, 1901. She also leaves one sister, Maggie King of Keokuk and Michel King of Sonora, Mexico.

The funeral services were held at the home on Saturday, at 10 o'clock, in charge of Father Dennnion, of Keokuk, and was attended by a large number of friends. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery here and was attended by the following: L.C. Meek, R.E. Meek, B.F. Meek, Carl E. Meek, J.A. Johnson and Jno. Cresap.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 59, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA