Bios: Cephas Meek, 1832 - : Washington Twp, Greene County

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History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, By Samuel P. Bates, Chicago, 1888

Pg. 869
CEPHAS MEEK, farmer, Ruff's Creek, Penn., is a descendant of one of the
pioneer families of Greene County.  He was born in Washington Township,
January 24, 1832, a son of John and Elizabeth (BOYD) MEEK, who were
natives of Greene County, where they were married, settled and remained
until their death.  She died December 24, 1869, and her husband February
3, 1878.  They were the parents of eleven children, eight of whom are
living.  Cephas Meek was united in marriage April 2, 1868, with Phoebe
J. CONKLIN.  She was born in Washington County, Penn., December 2, 1838,
a daughter of William and Catharine (ROSS) CONKLIN, natives of
Washington and Greene counties respectively.  They were married in
Greene and settled in Washington County.  He departed this life June 25,
1880; his widow is still living.  Mr. and Mrs. Meek are the parents of
one child, William R., born January 11, 1869.  Mr. Meek has been engaged
in farming all his life and owns a farm of 145 acres.  He was a member
of the school board of his township for six years, and also served as
judge and inspector of elections.  Mrs. Meek is a member in the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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