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MERIDETH Family Records

 

 

Introduction

 

The following is a collection of record abstracts concerning the MERIDETH/ MEREDITH/ MERIDITH/ MERYDITH family of Delaware. Some data concerning related families is also included, but is minimal. It is an attempt to organize many files of handwritten notes collected over a period of 20 years and also includes abstracts made by some other researchers who will be identified in the description of the records later. Most of the data within was taken from records held by the Delaware state archives at Dover, Delaware. Additional records from other states and from the National Archives, which concern MEREDITH families known to have migrated to or from Delaware, are also included.

 

The spelling of the name MERIDETH/ MEREDITH/ MERIDITH/ MERYDITH and it's many other variations have been a concern for some. I spell my name MERIDETH, but even within our family there is disagreement. My father's younger brother & sisters spell the name MEREDITH and my Great Grandfather changed from MERIDETH to MEREDITH in his old age. For the sake of uniformity and because this database is computerized and can be searched, all entries are spelled MEREDITH. Where my notes included variations in spelling, I included the variant these in the details. It is my opinion that spelling variations prove nothing.

 

Format

 

The data file was created as a table using Microsoft Word 97. It is arranged chronologically first by year then by month and then by record type. This order allows records from the same time frame to be compared and connections recognized; however, if a computerized copy of the table is available, the data may be rearranged alphabetically or numerically using any column. For example, you may prefer to have the data arranged first by record type then by date thus having all records of the same type grouped together.

 

An every name index is included at the back of the book or specific names may be searched using the find feature of your word processing program.

 

The Records

 

Throughout: I have added some notes & conclusions in the details section of the data. To help identify all such notes & conclusions, they are enclosed in brackets [ ]. Notes enclosed in parenthesis ( ) are found in original documents. Both may be highlighted if they provide significant information.

 

Tax Records (TAX)

 

The tax records of Kent County Delaware are an invaluable resource and are the backbone of this document. The earliest list found in the state archives is 1726. Earlier lists could be very important if they are ever locate. I have included tax lists from 1726 thru 1870. Later lists exist but I did not include them. Not all years are available and some are fragmented or unreadable. The tax records for Sussex and New Castle Counties are more fragmented, harder to read and less complete than Kent County. I have included those I have, but not all have been abstracted. A major source for Kent Co. Tax lists was abstracts provide to me by Charles D. Donovan of Dover, Delaware. Additional tax lists were also abstracted by my mother, Lois MERIDETH.

 

The tax assessor not only listed all taxpayers and the amount of their valuation, but frequently made notes to help identify the individuals and occasionally listed their property. A note may identify the person's father, occupation, marital status, relatives, where they lived, where they moved to or from, when they died, etc. The note, "of Taylor", next to John MEREDITH in 1826 helped me identify John as a son of my ggggrandfather, Taylor MEREDITH.

 

Other means of identifying family groups can be found in the placement on the list. For example: in the lists of 1752 Robert, Joshua and John are found together on the list and in another location Hugh, Nehamiah, Job & Hugh jr. are found. Since Hugh & Robert were the first on the lists appearing on the first surviving list in 1726 with the others being added years later, it can be assumed that Robert had sons Joshua and John and that Hugh had sons Nehamiah, Job and Hugh jr. Between 1726 and 1790 I have grouped the people together & separated by a line space to indicate groups as they appeared on the lists. Later lists were not spaced when abstracted.

 

A man appears to have been assessed upon attaining adulthood. The tax includes a pole tax, so I assume their age to be 21 when they first appear in the tax records. Their approximate date of birth can then be estimated. Of course, here can be other reasons for adding a person to the list other than age, but it is a clue. Women only appear when they are widowed. Usually for only a year, [Presumably to pay the partial years tax owed by their husband before he died] but longer if they inherited real property from their husbands.

 

Marital status can also be deduced from the tax list in some years. The tax assessor frequently added a note that said single next to the name. At other times they simply put a "s" next to the name. In the mid 1700s there seemed to be a standard amount of 12 L for single men and 8 L for married men so even if a note was not made, it is still possible to make a reasonable determination of marital status. The 1762 list has a great example when Wheeler MEREDITH's assessment of 12L was scratched out & changed to 8L. He got married. On the same list Job MEREDITH is lined out. He died. Of course, sometimes these amounts were changed for other reasons such as the acquisition of property, but these can usually be recognized.

 

Land Records (LAN)

 

Then earliest available records in Delaware are the land records, they date from the 1600's. A through research of these records may provide the most accurate early history of the MERIDETH family. Most of the records included in this database are from the Kent Co. Recorder's office. Some information is also included from the Delaware Archives records called "Archive Deeds". The first MERIDETH record I have found is from 1722 and the last I included is from 1872 though later records exist. I have examined all those MEREDITH records in the index thru 1872, butI abstracted only those with genealogical information. Those not abstracted are shown as Index in the detail column.

 

I feel that further research into land records will provide additional valuable genealogical information. Land records of related families such as Davis, Luff, Whitaker, etc. may turn up additional MERIDETH family data.

 

A few land records from Maryland are included in this database. Further research of the land records of Maryland may also yield additional information. Since the Maryland and Delaware border was disputed before the Mason Dixon survey in 1763, some early land records of Delaware were recorded in Maryland and vise versa. Pennsylvania and New York also had early claims to Delaware land and their records also require further research.

 

Probate (PRO)

 

The probate records in the Delaware Archives are arranged alphabetically and they were recently microfilmed. I have researched all MEREDITH records in these files, however; I did not abstract information from them all. I concentrated instead on those people who might tie to the my own ancestors. To supplement these abstracts, the printed books "Calendar of Kent Co., Delaware Probate Records 1680 - 1800" and "Calendar of Delaware Wills - New Castle County" were used. Consequently, the records from before 1767 are from original records and all the records before 1800 are reasonably complete, the 1800 - 1863 records contain the information contained in wills listing heirs. Most other probate records 1800 - 1863 and all those records after 1863 are not included. On my next trip to Delaware I intend to do a complete abstract of these records.

 

Guardian Accounts (GRD)

 

All guardian account records in the Delaware Archives filed under the name Meredith were abstracted and included in this database.

 

Orphan's Court (ORP)

 

All orphans court records at the Delaware Archive, listed under the name MEREDITH, in the index are included in the database.

 

Census (CEN)

 

The Delaware census records are from the National Archives microfilmed records. Using these records instead of available printed records has provided some additional information especially in the 1800census where the census taker made notes in the margin identifying where the family lived. The 1790 Delaware census is not included as it was destroyed by fire. This census has been reconstructed using available tax lists, which are already included in the database. Some census information from other states is also included for families connected to Delaware.

 

Indenture Records (IND)

 

Abstracts are from original records at the Delaware archives.

 

Poor House (PH)

These records are chronological and not indexed. I included abstracts of all records I could find involving the surname MERIDETH though 1850.

 

Marriage (MAR)

 

Mostly these are from the marriage index cards at the Delaware Archive. Many of the original records were also checked for additional information.

 

Tombstone (TOM)

 

Although tombstone & cemetery records may not be primary source, I included the ones I have collected in this database. Most of the tombstone records are from "Kent County Delaware Cemetery Records" by DILL and are indicated as such in the database.

 

Obituaries (OBIT)

 

Obituaries are likewise not primary source information, but may provide valuable clues.

 

Military (MIL)

 

The military records are from the National archives' "Compiled Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers" and "Revolutionary War Pension Files".

 

Birth (BIR)

 

Burial (BUR)

 

Death (DEA)

 

Inquest (INQ)

 

Miscellaneous sources.

 

 

 

MEREDITH Primary Records

 

Y

M

D

Name

R

V

P

Place

Details

 

 

 

MEREDITH, William

Tom

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

DILL - E-1St Peters Episcopal Church Cemetery

(No Dates) Delaware, Company F. 6th Infantry

 

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert J.

Tom

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Barret's Ch

(no dates); husband of Alexine MEREDITH; section 4

 

 

 

MEREDITH, Roxanna

Tom

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Barret's Ch

(no dates) age- 1 yr. 5 mos. 15 days; dau of Mollie E. & George W. MEREDITH; section 5

 

 

 

MEREDITH, Harry D.

Tom

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Barret's Ch

b. 1891 d. no date; husband of Pearl L. MEREDITH; section 6

 

 

 

MEREDITH, Mollie E.

Tom

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Barret's Ch

(no dates) wife of George W. MEREDITH; section 3

1721

 

 

MEREDITH, Rees

Pro

 

 

Delaware, New Castle Co.

Index

1722

02

12

MEREDITH, Robert Senior

Lan

G

128

Delaware, Kent Co.

Robert MEREDITH senior of Dorchester Co., Md. Sold land in Kent Co., Del., Mutherkill forest 200 acres called "the Addition" near the north side of the land where Robert MEREDITH now livith by the Beaver Dam Branch to Thomas Pratt. 15 Feb 1721 [Beaver Dam is now called Cow Marsh]

1722

2

13

MEREDITH, Robert Senior

Lan

G

128

Delaware, Kent Co.

Power of Attorney; Robert MEREDITH hath appointed my trusty and well beloved friend Thomas BARRY my atty to ackn the above deed in open court. Witness: Thomas BAYNARD, John WILSON

1723

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Ct.

 

 

Maryland

Chancery Court of Md., Robert MEREDITH age 61 from Queen Annes Co. was a Deponent

1724

 

 

MEREDITH, Thomas

Lan

I

61

Delaware, Kent Co.

Thomas MEREDITH & wife Rebecca, daughter of William JACKSON & his wife Ruth, are selling part of the estate of Lemuel WHEELOR who married Ruth JACKSON after the death of her husband, William JACKSON

1726

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert Jun

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12.0.0 spelled MERIDITH

12.0.0

 

1727

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

Spelled MERIDITH

1728

6

10

MEREDITH, Robert

Pro

9

1-2

Maryland, Dorchester Co.

Inventory of the property of Robert MEREDITH, deceased. Appraisers: John INGERSOL, W. DRAPER; Signed by mark: Hugh MEREDITH and Mary COOK (Apparent heirs). Also signed by: Anthony RAWLINGS, Nathaniel SMITH; Administrator: Job MEREDITH.

1729

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12. spelled MEREDAY

12 - 8

1730

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12 - 7 spelled MEREDAY

1731

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

Lan

B1

45

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Hugh MEREDITH applied for a land warrant for 100 acres in Mutherkill forest. Renewed application Aug 9, 1735

1731

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

18 - 15 - spelled MEREDAY

12 - 12 -

1733

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12 - 4 - spelled MERIDOTH

12 - 4 -

1733

8

15

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

K

169

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Robert MEREDITH, cordwainer, sold 160 acres, part of "Rachel's Delight" N. E. side of MEREDITH's Branch to Beaver Dam to John CLAMPIT for 50 pounds adjoining Thomas PRAT's land. Actn: 16 Aug 1733.

1733

8

16

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

K

176

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

From John CLAMPIT Yeoman Kent Co. to Robert MERYDITH of same place, Cordwainer for 50 L a tract of land called "Limbrick" South side of a branch of the Murderkill beginning at the corner of Sam MOTT's land to John TOWNSOND's land 100 acres. Actn: 12 Aug 1733

1734

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12 - 7 -

 

12 - 7 -

1735

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12 spelled MARIDTH

12

1735

08

09

MEREDITH, Hugh

Lan

M2

66

Delaware, Kent Co.

Hugh MEREDITH renewed application for warrant to purchase 100 acres called "Mirtha Plain"

1735

08

08

MEREDITH, Hugh

Lan

M9

125

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Survey for 100 acres for Hugh MEREDITH land in Mutherkill 100 called "Mirtha Plain".

1735

08

09

MEREDITH, Hugh

Lan

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Hugh MEREDITH obtained land from Penn. Where he now lives for a yearly quit rent of 1 penny per acre for 100 acres.

1735

09

18

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Robert MEREDITH obtained 200 acres of land from Penn. in Murderkill forrest for yearly quit rent of 1 penny per acre.

 

1735

09

18

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

M2

65

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Warrant application for 200 acres above.

1736

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12 spelled MARADATH

12

 

1736

05

20

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

M9

122

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Robert MEREDITH used Warrant to purchase 200 acres called "Rachel's Delight" on MEREDITH's Branch.

1737

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12 spelled MARYDETH [These

entries were separated on the tax

14 list and appeared to be two

24 family groups. Joshua is assessed

for the first time and for two years

1737

05

13

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

L

203

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Robert MEREDITH of the County of Kent province of Penn. Land on Murderkill creek S. side of west fork Named Limbrick, Indian Field Branch 100 acres to John CLAMPITT

1738

 

 

MEREDITH Hugh

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12 spelled MERIDITH

 

14

12

1738

8

1

MEREDITH, Hugh

Lan

N

24

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Hugh MEREDITH Yeoman sold 100 acres called "Mirtle Plain" to John HATFIELD late of Dorchester Co., Md, planter. Adjoining land that did belong to John TOWNSEND Actn: 15 Feb 1743

[Could Mirtle be Hugh's wife's name?]

1738

10

17

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

M1

67

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Robert MEREDITH warrant for 150 acres of land in the Little Neck at Great Beaver Dam for a yearly quit rent of 1 penny per acre.

1738

10

17

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

M2

67

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Robert MEREDITH obtained 150 acres on the south side of Great Beaver Dam in Murderkill hundred by warrant returned Oct 10, 1747

1739

6

8

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

M9

120 121 121A

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Survey & Draught for 87 1/2 acres of land called "MEREDITH's Adventure" on Beaver Dam branch of the Choptank.

1740

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

12 - 12 - 11 spelled MERYDITH

14 - 12 - 9

12 - 12 - 32

1740

11

26

MEREDITH, Joshua

Lan

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Joshua MEREDITH obtained 130 acres from Penn. For a quit rent of one penny per acre per year. Land where he now lives in Cow Neck adjoining Robert MEREDITH.

1740

11

26

MEREDITH, Joshua

Lan

M2

64 64A

Delaware, Kent co. Murderkill

Joshua MEREDITH application for a warrant for 130 acres.

1741

3

21

MEREDITH, Job

Lan

10

137

Maryland, Dorchester Co.

Old Deeds - Job MEREDITH sold land called "Job's Chance"

1742

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

MEREDITH, Robert

[faded]

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

8 spelled MERADITH

12

1743

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh,

__ to him

MEREDITH, Nehemiah single

 

MEREDITH, Robert

__ to him

MEREDITH, John single

MEREDITH, Joshua

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

8 spelled MERIDITH [Could not read the first word of assessor's note]

12

 

 

10 [ditto]

 

12

10

1743

4

22

MEREDITH, Joshua

Lan

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Joshua MEREDITH obtained 200 acres in the forest of Murderkill from Penn. For a yearly quit rent of one penny per acre per year

1743

4

22

MEREDITH, Joshua

Lan

M2

63 63A

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Joshua MEREDITH applied for a warrant for 200 acres called "Tower Hill" paid Penn. back. quit rent from 1 Mar 1727.

1744

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

MEREDITH, Nehemiah single

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, John single

MEREDITH, Joshua

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

8 spelled MERIDITH

12

 

 

10

12

8

1745

2

4

MEREDITH, Joshua

Lan

M9

123 123A

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Survey and Draught for Joshua MEREDITH of 173 acres called "Tower Hill". Also, Rough Draught filed under Sam'l ROBINSON 173 3/4 acres. R5 #70

1746

7

19

MEREDITH, Philip

Mil

 

5

 

Delaware Archives Military & Naval Records. King George's War roll. Muster roll of Capt. John SHANNON (King George's War). Philip MEREDITH, Age 28, born: Ireland, occupation: Laborer.

1747

1

9

DAVIS, John

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

Will of John DAVIS, 9 Jan 1747, heirs; wife: Mary, Son: John, Daughters: Rachel, Rebekah, Mary, Sarah; Witness: Joshua MEREDITH, John HATFIELD, Thomas SMITH [Rebekah is later the 1st wife of Job MEREDITH d. 1793]

1747

6

12

MEREDITH, Mary

Mar

 

161

Delaware, New Castle Co. Wilmington

Old Swedes Church Records Mary MEREDITH married Daniel BEAN

1747

11

11

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

N

185

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Robert sold 87 1/2acres, a parcel called "MEREDITH's Adventure" obtained by Penn. Warrant 10 Oct 1747 & 17 Oct 1738 to John GREENLEE. Witness: Joshua MEREDITH

1748

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

MEREDITH, Hugh jr. single

MEREDITH, Jobe single

MEREDITH, Nehemiah

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

8 spelled MERIDITH

12

 

12

8

 

10

8

8

1748

6

9

MEREDITH, Nehemiah

Lan

M10

144

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Survey & Draught for Nehemiah MEREDITH .

1748

7

7

MEREDITH, Job

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

LOA to Robert MEREDITH; Jacket had the name Hugh MEREDITH along with Robert MEREDITH

1748

8

10

MEREDITH, Joshua

Lan

N

231

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Joshua MEREDITH sold 173 acres in Murderkill forest obtained by Penn. Warrant 27 Apr 1743 & 4 Feb 1745 to Benjamin JONES. Witness: Hugh MEREDITH

1749

2

19

MEREDITH, Robert

Bon

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

"Kent Co., Delaware Land Records" by Brewer page 161 Bond in the amount of 95 L in connection with the sale of "Merydith's Adventure" guaranteeing that Robert MERYDITH will add acres from his adjacent land to make the plot 100 acres. Obligation of Robert MERYDITH and John GREENLEE unto Nathaniel MUNCEY. Proved 28 May 1755

1751

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

MEREDITH, Jobe

MEREDITH, Nehemiah

 

MEREDITH, Robt.

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

 

MEREDITH, Jobe single

MEREDITH, Wm. single

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

8

8

8 spelled MERIDETH

 

8 spelled MERIDETH

8 "

8 "

 

12

12 spelled MERIDETH

1752

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

MEREDITH, Job (a son and struck out of ______

MEREDITH, Nehemiah

MEREDITH, Hugh Junr

. single

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

 

MEREDITH, Job single

MEREDITH, Wm. single

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

8

8 [lined out]

 

8 spelled MERIDETH

12

 

 

8

8

 

12 spelled MERIDETH

12 " "

1753

 

 

MEREDITH, Nehemiah

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, William

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

8 spelled MERIDETH

8

8

8

12

8

12

1753

3

13

MEREDITH, Hugh

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

13 Mar 1753, Nehamiah MEREDITH posted an administrators bond to settle the estate of Hugh MEREDITH dec. of Kent Co. Delaware.

1754

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, William

s[ingle]

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

8

8

8

8

8

12

1754

1

2

Hugh MEREDITH

Lan

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Kent Co., Del Land Records by Brewer Vol. 6 p. 126

John HOUSEMAN to Richard Downham land at the head of Hudson's Branch called "Golden Thicket" Adjacent to Hugh MERYDITH and James MARSHALL. Surveyed for John HOUSEMAN warrant dated 30 May 1743. Ackn 13 Feb 1754

1754

9

5

MEREDITH, Hugh

Dea

 

 

Maryland, Dorchester Co.

Maryland Gazette 5 Sep 1754 Hugh MEREDITH, overseer of Richard COOPER was Murdered by his master. COOPER, an old , an old man of over four score, was committed to prison in Dorchester Co., Md.

1755

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Joseph

MEREDITH, Job (son of Hugh)

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

0 spelled MERIDETH [apparently this 0 list only reflected

0 changes to the 0 assessment]

0

12

0

1755

8

14

MEREDITH, Robert & GREENLEE, Priscilla

Lan

O

304

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

"Kent Co., Delaware Land Records" by Brewer Robert MERYDITH of Murderkill 100, cordwainer and Priscilla GREENLEE widow and administrator of John GREENLEE, late of Duck Creek 100 release unto John OLDFIELD, yeoman of Dorchester Co., Md. Two tracts of land contracted by MERYDITH & GREENLEE to Nathaniel MUNCEY including 87 1/4 acres called "Meredith's Adventure" and 13 3/4 acres from Merydith's "Rachel's Delight Adjoining William MOOR's land and William WHEELOR's land formerly Armwell HOWARD's Actn: 14 Aug 1755"

1756

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

No 20 squirrel scalps spelled MERIDETH

1756

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

MEREDITH, Job

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8 spelled MERIDETH

8 20 squirrel scalps

1756

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Jobe (Rob)

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Joseph

s[ingle]

MEREDITH, Jobe

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8 12 squirrel scalps spl MERIDITH

8 43 " "

8 47 " "

8

12

12

 

8

1757

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Lan

P

27

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Robert MEREDITH bought land from Joseph MOORE.

1757

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Joseph

MEREDITH, Whelor

MEREDITH, Jobe

MEREDITH, Jobe

MEREDITH, Robert jr.

Mil

 

13

Delaware

Delaware Archives Military & Naval Records. French & Indian war rolls. Enlistment list for the Co. Of Capt. John CATON. Jos. CALDWELL, Lt. & James CALDWELL, Ensign

1757

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

MEREDITH, Evan

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

12 spelled MERIDETH

12

1757

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8 spelled MERIDETH

1757

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John (Josh)

MEREDITH, Job (Rob)

MEREDITH, William

s[ingle]

MEREDITH, Joseph

s(ingle)

 

MEREDITH, Job

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8 spelled MERIDETH

8

8

8

12

 

12

 

 

8

1758

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

Mil

 

 

Delaware

A list of men in the command of Capt. Richard WILLS returning from the French & Indian war in 1758. Includes a description of each man.

#30 Job Meridith, Laborer, 5' 6", born Kent on the Delaware, enlisted Dover 28 April, age 30, Sandy complection, Light hair, Grey eyes

#58 William Meridith, Shoemaker, 5' 10", born Kent on Delaware, enlisted Dover 2 May, age 18, Fair complection, light hair, grey eyes.

1758

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

MEREDITH, Evan

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

12 spelled MERIDETH

 

1758

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8 spelled MERIDETH

1758

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

s[ingle]

MEREDITH, Joseph

s[ingle]

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8 spelled MERIDETH

8

8

8

12

 

12

1758

1

02

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Rachel

Lan

I

244

Delaware, Sussex Co.

Quit Claim; From: Robert MEREDITH & Rachel his wife, Abraham BUSH, John WHEELER junr and Keziah his wife, John KILLINSWORTH, John WHEELER senr., William WHEELER junr, Elizabeth WHEELER, William DEWEESE, Cornelius DEWEESE and Esther his wife, Jonathan DEWEESE and Ezekiah DEWEESE all of this government and heirs and legal representatives of John WHEELER decd for 50 pounds To: William WHEELER, eldest son of the eldest son and proper heir at law to afsd. John WHEELER decd. Of Sussex Co. Mark SMITH attorney, Witnesses: Joshua CLARK, John KILLINSWORTH, Isaac WATSON Proved Ackn 5 Feb 1760

[Implies that Rachel, wife of Robert Meredith, was Rachel Wheeler , daughter of John Wheeler]

1759

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

12 spelled MERIDETH

1759

 

 

MEREDITH, Hugh

 

MEREDITH, Robert (son of Job)

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8 spelled MERIDETH

 

12 spelled MARYDETH

 

8 spelled MARIDATH

1759

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

s[ingle]

MEREDITH, Joseph

s[ingle]

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8 spelled MERIDETH

8

8

8

12

 

12

1760

 

 

MEREDITH, Luff

MEREDITH, Joseph

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joseph

MEREDITH, Daniel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

41 squirrel scalps spelled MERIDETH

23 " " [apparently there was 19 " " a squirrel bounty]

19 " "

28 " "

1760

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

12 spelled MERIDETH

1760

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8 spelled MERIDETH

1760

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Jobe

MEREDITH, William

s[ingle]

MEREDITH, Joseph

s[ingle]

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8 spelled MERIDETH

0

12

 

12

1761

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

Lan

Q

74

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Job MEREDITH purchased 63 1/3 acres, part of a plot called "Maiden's Lott" from Michael GREENLY.

1761

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

10

1761

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8 spelled MERIDETH fragments only filed with 1760

 

1761

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Robt.

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Joseph

s[ingle]

 

MEREDITH, Wheelor

s[ingle]

 

MEREDITH, Job

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8 Two copies spelled MERIDETH &

8 MEREDAY.

8

14

12

 

 

12

 

 

8

1762

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

 

 

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

8

1762

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8

1762

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Joab

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Joseph

 

MEREDITH, Wheelor

 

MEREDITH, Job

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

0

name scratched out [???]

0

14

12 scratched changed to 8 [apparently got married]

12 scratched changed to 8 [apparently got married]

name scratched out. [died ]

1762

3

17

MEREDITH, Job

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

LOA to Jonathan HUNN

1762

6

16

MEREDITH, Joshua

Lan

M9

124 124A

Delaware, Kent co. Murderkill

Joshua MEREDITH obtained 107 acres called "Joshua's Wilderness "on MEREDITH's Branch. Includes a draft.

1763

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

8

1763

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

MEREDITH, Robert

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8 [Letter L followed this entry]

8

1763

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Joab

MEREDITH, Wm.

MEREDITH, Joseph

MEREDITH, Hugh

MEREDITH Wm.

MEREDITH, Wheelor

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8

8

14

8

8

8

8

1763

5

4

MEREDITH, Hannah

Mar

36

21

Delaware, New Castle Co.

Old Swedes Church page 719 minister: Andrew BORRELL

Hannah MEREDITH married Harry GORDON

1763

5

4

MEREDITH, Hannah

Mar

 

508

Delaware, New Castle Co. Wilmington

Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church Records

1764

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

10

1764

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8

1764

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Joseph

MEREDITH, Hugh

 

MEREDITH, Wheelor

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co., Murderkill

8

10

16

name lined out [Moved to Duck

8 Creek 100]

 

8

 

12

1765

 

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

MEREDITH, Daniel

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

8

12

 

10

1765

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8

 

12

1765

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, Wm.

MEREDITH, Hugh

 

MEREDITH, Wheelor

MEREDITH, Robert

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co., Murderkill

10

14

15

name lined out [???]

 

10

8

 

name lined out [moved to Little Creek???]

1765

5

23

MEREDITH, William

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent co.

Probate of Robert GORDON Bond on 23 May 1764 shows that Phylis, the widow, married William MEREDITH and she is now deceased. 28 May 1765 Account made. It states the same.

1766

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, Wheelor

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

10 Squirrel scalps [bounty]

41 " "

12 " "

29 " "

1766

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

MEREDITH, Daniel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

8

 

8

name scratched out

1766

 

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent co. Little Creek

8

1766

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8

 

12

1766

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

 

MEREDITH, Wheelor

MEREDITH, Robt.

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

10

10

15

 

10

8

1767

 

 

MEREDITH, Francis

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

8

 

8

 

15

1767

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8

 

12

1767

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

 

MEREDITH, Wheelor

 

MEREDITH, Luff

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8

10

15

 

8

 

8

1767

4

1

MEREDITH, Robert

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent co.

Will Heirs: son Job MEREDITH

Wife Rachel Exe: son Job MEREDITH Witness: John CATON, Joseph MOOR, Wheelor MERYDITH Probate 7 Oct 1767; Inventory was 53 - 11- 0. Settlement account showed payments to Joshua MEREDITH and to the estate of Wheelor MEREDITH

1767

11

11

MEREDITH, John

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

LOA to Sophia MEREDITH, widow

1768

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Orp

B

65

Delaware, Kent Co.

Job MEREDITH, executor of the estate of Robert MEREDITH presented an accounting of his estate.

1768

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Orp

B

68

Delaware, Kent Co.

Job MEREDITH, executor of the estate of Robert MEREDITH, seeks permission to sell land of Robert to pay debts.

1768

 

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

8 63 scalps [squirrel bounty]

 

15

1768

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8

1768

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Wheelor

 

MEREDITH, Luff

 

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Robert

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8

10

12 47 scalps [squirrel bounty]

8

 

8

 

12

12 31 scalps [squirrel bounty]

1768

11

24

MEREDITH, Robert

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent co.

LOA to Nathan ADAMS. Inventory included a set of shoemaker's tools. [This is a second, younger Robert probably the son of Job d. 1748]

1769

 

 

MEREDITH, Wheelor

Lan

S

265

Delaware, Kent Co.

Wheelor MEREDITH bought land from Jonathan & Charles COTTINGHAM.

1769

 

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Mar

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

Probate of Samuel GRIFFIN 20 Mar 1769 mentions heirs: including Joseph MEREDITH & wife Elizabeth GRIFFIN

1769

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Orp

B

103

Delaware, Kent Co.

Job MEREDITH, executor of the estate of Robert MEREDITH, presented an accounting of his estate.

1769

 

 

MEREDITH, John

Orp

B

78

Delaware, Kent Co.

Sophia MEREDITH, administrator of the estate of John MEREDITH, presented an accounting of his estate.

1769

2

 

MEREDITH, Wheelor

Lan

S

116

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Wheelor MEREDITH & wife Susannah obtained land on Cow Marsh Branch from Thomas MUNCEY for love & affection. For life and then to the heirs of Susannah. [This record does not say so, but Thomas MUNCEY is apparently the father of Susannah.]

1769

2

14

MEREDITH, Job

Lan

S

112

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Job MEREDITH, executor of the will of Robert MEREDITH sold at public venue, two tracts of land one called "Rachel's Delight" and the second called "Moore's Ramble", located on MEREDITH's branch to John GREY (Job signed with his mark)

1769

2

15

MEREDITH, Job

Lan

S

113

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Job MEREDITH repurchased "Rachel's Delight" sold 14 Feb 1769, Book S, page 112.

1769

6

15

MEREDITH, Agnes

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

Probate of Agnes Muckelheney 15 Jun 1769 names one heir: Agnes MEREDITH. Estate was later settled by Elizabeth GREY widow of John GREY.

1769

8

23

MEREDITH, Robert

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

Account showed Job, executor for Robert, sold land to pay debt.

1769

11

16

MEREDITH, Wheelor

Lan

S

262

Delaware, Kent co. Murderkill

Wheelor MEREDITH and Sussannah his wife sold land at Cow Marsh to Thomas RINGOLD.

1770

 

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Mar

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

Probate of Samuel GRIFFIN shows that Joseph MEREDITH married Elizabeth GRIFFIN

1770

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Dover

3

1770

 

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

0

 

15

1770

 

 

MEREDITH, Richard

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Little Creek

12

1770

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

6

1770

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, Wm.

MEREDITH, Wheelor

 

MEREDITH, Luff

 

MEREDITH, Wm.

MEREDITH, Robert

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8

10

15

8

 

8

 

12

12

1770

1

15

MEREDITH, Daniel

Lan

S

329

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

Daniel MEREDITH, of Duck Creek 100, bought 136 1/2 acres (49/50th part of a parcel of land called "Duncaster") from John REED of Philadelphia. Book S, page 338; on 23 Jan 1770 Daniel Meredith deeded land back to John Reed.

1770

8

29

MEREDITH, Paul MEREDITH , Francis MEREDITH, Rachel

Orp

B

125

Delaware, Kent Co.

Isaac EARLY is appointed guardian of minor children under the age of 14.

1770

8

29

MEREDITH, Susannah

MEREDITH, Elizabeth

Orp

B

125

Delaware, Kent Co.

Minors above the age of 14 ask that Isaac EARLY be appointed their guardian.

1771

 

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

6

 

15

1771

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

 

MEREDITH, Richard

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

6

 

12

1771

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Wheelor

 

MEREDITH, Luff

 

MEREDITH, William

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8

12

15

8

 

6

 

12

1771

5

28

MEREDITH, Joshua

Lan

T

157

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

Joshua MEREDITH & wife Ruth sold land obtained by warrant 23 Apr 1743 and surveyed 6 Jun 1762 to Nathaniel LUFF.

1771

8

14

MEREDITH, John

Bir

87A

566-1

Delaware

Archive files, Bible Records; parents: Daniel & Mary

1772

 

 

MEREDITH, Rich.

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Little Creek

Delinquent

Pub Tax Poor Tax

12 12 4

1772

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Dover

Delinquent

3

1772

 

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

6

 

15

 

6

1772

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

6

1772

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, Wm.

MEREDITH, Wheelor

 

MEREDITH, Wm.

 

MEREDITH, Luff

 

MEREDITH, Wm.

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8

12

15

10

 

12

 

6

 

12

1772

 

 

MEREDITH, William

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mutherkill

Delinquent Job Hooks Br

Poor Tax

15 - 18,9 - 8,9

1772

8

2

MEREDITH, Richard

Bir

 

296

 

The Records of the Swedish Lutheran Church, Racoon & Penn's Neck; Penn's Neck 1772 Richard MEREDITH & Rachel BURCKS: illeg. Child Richard.

1773

 

 

MEREDITH Wheelor

Orp

B

230

Delaware, Kent Co.

Susannah MEREDITH, Administrator of the estate of Wheelor MEREDITH seeks permission to sell land of Wheelor MEREDITH to pay his debts.

1773

 

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

6

 

12

 

3

1773

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

?

1773

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Wheelor

 

MEREDITH, William

 

MEREDITH, Luff

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8

12

15

Name scratched out

 

10

 

8

1773

1

21

MEREDITH, Walter

Mar

36

25

Delaware, New Castle Co. Wilmington

Old Swedes Church page 737

Walter MEREDITH married Rachel LEA

1773

3

23

MEREDITH, Thomas

Bir

87A

566-1

Delaware

Archive files, Bible records

1773

5

16

MEREDITH, Jacob JONES

Bir

 

227

 

The records of the Swedish Luthern Church, Racoon & Penn's Neck Parents; register of Swedesboro & Penn's Neck parishes: Richard MEREDITH & Ann his wife.

1773

6

20

MEREDITH, Alles

Bir

 

297

 

The Records of the Swedish Lutheran Church, Racoon & Penn's Neck. Penn's Neck Richard & Christiane MEREDES; Alles B. 7 Jun 1773 ?????

1773

11

23

MEREDITH, Susannah

Gdn

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

Susannah MEREDITH wife of Wheelor MEREDITH, Yeoman, deceased sells property to pay debts.

1773

11

15

MEREDITH, Wheelor

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

LOA to Susannah MEREDITH, widow. Susannah MEREDITH later married John LAMBERT. [John LAMBERT d. 1777.]

1774

 

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

 

MEREDITH, Francis

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Duck Creek

6

 

12

 

3

1774

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

 

MEREDITH, William

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

4

 

4

1774

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Luff

 

MEREDITH, Thomas

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

4 15

12 15

15 8

3

4 8

 

3

1775

 

 

MEREDITH, Daniel

MEREDITH, Samuel

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

 

1775

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

 

MEREDITH, William

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

4

 

4

1775

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, Wm.

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Luff

MEREDITH, Thomas

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Murderkill

4

12

15

3

4

3

1775

8

14

MEREDITH, William, Capt.

Mil

 

986

Delaware

Delaware Archives Military & Naval Records. Chosen at election in the hundreds Comm. For Kent Co.

1775

12

28

MEREDITH, Joshua

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

LOA to Ruth MEREDITH & Luff MEREDITH next of kin. [Ruth was Joshua's wife & Luff is probably their son.]

1776

 

 

MEREDITH, Benj

Cen

 

148

Maryland, Queen Anne Co. Kent Isl 100

Males U12=2, Over 21=1

Females U12=1, Over 21=1

1776

 

 

MEREDITH, Thomas

Cen

 

144

Maryland, Queen Anne Co. Town 100

Males U12=2, Over 21=1

Female U12=2, Over 21=1

Blacks =7

1776

 

 

MEREDITH, Susanna

Orp

C

58

Delaware, Kent Co.

Job MEREDITH executor of the estate of Susanna MEREDITH presented an accounting of her estate

1776

 

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

12

1776

 

 

MEREDITH, Samuel

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

Delinquent

 

4 4 0 40

1776

 

 

MEREDITH, William

 

MEREDITH, Jonathan

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

4

 

4

1776

 

 

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Luff

MEREDITH, Thomas

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

15

12

3

3

3

1776

2

8

MEREDITH, Susannah

Lan

W

35

Delaware, Kent Co.

Susannah MEREDITH, administrator of the estate of Wheelor MEREDITH sold land to Thomas MOORE. Witness: Joseph MEREDITH

1776

6

6

MEREDITH, Samuel

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

LOA to Jacob MEREDITH next of kin Witnesses: William MEREDITH, Joshua DEWEESE

1776

9

16

MEREDITH, William

Cen

 

43

Maryland, Dorchester Co. Straights 100

Males U10=2, 10-16=1, 16-21=1, 40-50=1

Females 16-21=1, 50-60=1

1776

9

16

MEREDITH, John

Cen

 

43

Maryland, Dorchester Co. Straights 100

Males U10=2, 10-16=1, 16-21=1, 40-50=1

Females 10-16=2, 30-40=1

1776

9

16

MEREDITH, Rebecca

Cen

 

43

Maryland, Dorchester Co. Straights 100

Males U10=1, 21-30=1

Females U10=2, 21-30=1

1777

 

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

14

1777

 

 

MEREDITH, Wm.

 

MEREDITH, Jonathan

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

? 4

 

4

1777

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Luff

MEREDITH, Thomas

MEREDITH, Jonathan

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

12

15

3

3

1777

5

14

MEREDITH, Elizabeth

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

Probate of Martha GRIFFIN 14 May 1777 names heirs: one is Elizabeth MEREDITH. [Wife of Joseph Meredith]

1777

12

28

MEREDITH, James

MEREDITH, Jacob

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, John

Mil

 

1247

Delaware

Delaware Archives Military & Naval Records. On ration roll for Capt. Jos CALDWELL's Co.

1778

 

 

MEREDITH, Wheelor

Orp

C

83

Delaware, Kent Co.

Susannah LAMBERT administrator of the estate of Wheelor MEREDITH presented an accounting of his estate. (Indication that Susannah MEREDITH has remarried)

1778

 

 

MEREDITH, John

 

MEREDITH, Wm.

 

MEREDITH, Jonathan

MEREDITH, Jonathan

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

6 There were 2 lists

 

4 4

 

4 4

 

1778

 

 

MEREDITH, Job (Jos)

MEREDITH, Jon

MEREDITH, Jo

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

15 There were 2 lists

 

10

1778

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Luff

MEREDITH, Tho.

MEREDITH, Joshua

 

MEREDITH, Jonathan

MEREDITH, Davis

MEREDITH, Jacob

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

8 12 There were two lists

18 12 different assessments

3 4

3 2

3 2

8 8

 

8 4

8 6

8 6

1778

3

6

MEREDITH, John

Mil

 

1442

Delaware

National Archives - Compiled Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers. Enlisted in Lt. John RHODES' Co., Col. David HALL's Delaware Regiment. Paid for 1 month and 2 days. Deserted 8 Apr 1778.

1778

3

6

MEREDITH, Levin

Mil

 

1443

Delaware

National Archives - Compiled Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers. Enlisted in Lt. John RHODES' Co., Col. David HALL's Delaware Regiment. Paid for 1 month and 2 days. Deserted 8 Apr 1778.

1778

3

6

MEREDITH, Huriah

Mil

 

1441

Delaware

National Archives - Compiled Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers. Enlisted in Lt. John RHODES' Co., Col. David HALL's Delaware Regiment. Served 6 months and 23 days. Died 29 Sept 1778. Also served in Major VAUGHEN's Co.

1778

6

17

MEREDITH, Francis

Mil

 

877

Delaware

Spelled Mary du. Delaware Archives Military & Naval Records. Writing & setting up adoits for MERIDETH's & SIPPLES, 1 day.

1778

12

27

MEREDITH, Margaret

Bir

87A

566-1

Delaware

Archive files, Bible Records; parents: Daniel & Mary

1779

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

Orp

C

120

Delaware. Kent Co.

Luff MEREDITH administrator of the estate of Joshua MEREDITH presented an accounting of his estate.

1779

 

 

MEREDITH, Jos

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

10

1779

 

 

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Jonathan

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

8

6

4

1779

 

 

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Jonathan

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

Delinquent Insolvent (No assessment list found)

Not found

 

1779

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Luff

MEREDITH, Thomas

MEREDITH, Joshua

 

MEREDITH, Jonathan

MEREDITH, Davis

MEREDITH, Jacob

 

MEREDITH, Peter

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

12

12

01

4

2

8

 

4

6

6

 

6

1780

 

 

MEREDITH, William, Capt.

Mil

 

1264

Delaware

Delaware Archives Military & Naval Records. Delivered to Capt. James HEARD the Delaware quota for LEE's Legion. Included John & Samuel MEREDITH.

1780

 

 

MEREDITH, Davis

MEREDITH, Jacob

MEREDITH, Jacob

Mil

 

1209

Delaware

Delaware, Archives Military & Naval Records. Pay record for Col. NEIL's 2nd Delaware Regiment. Unsure of date.

1780

 

 

MEREDITH, Peter

Mil

 

1243

Delaware

Delaware Archives Military & Naval Records. Muster roll for Capt. Thomas RODNEY's 1st Battalion Volunteers. Not sure of date.

1780

 

 

MEREDITH, Peter

MEREDITH, Davis

MEREDITH, Jonathan

MEREDITH Jonth.

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

Delinquent

1780

 

 

MEREDITH, John

 

MEREDITH, William

 

MEREDITH, Jonathan

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

4 2 There were 2 lists

 

4 4

 

4 3

 

4

1780

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Luff

MEREDITH, Thomas

MEREDITH, Joshua

 

MEREDITH, Jonathan

MEREDITH, Davis

MEREDITH, Jacob

 

MEREDITH, Peter

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

12

12

1

4

2

8

 

4

6

6

 

6

1780

2

29

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Samuel

Mil

 

 

Delaware

National Archives - Compiled Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers. Enlisted in the Continental Army to serve in LEE's Legion. (Light Horse Harry LEE)

1780

8

1

MEREDITH, Samuel

MEREDITH, John

Mil

 

893

Delaware

Delaware Archives Military & Naval Records. 561 Pay for 1 Apr thru 1 Aug 1780 L12 - 9 - 2

1780

10

19

MEREDITH, Richard

Mar

 

321

 

The Records of the Swedish Lutheran Church, Racoon & Penn's Neck ?????

1781

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

Mil

 

 

Maryland, Queen Anne Co.

National Archives - Compiled Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers. Job appears on a list of draughts and substitutes who have not yielded their service or been discharged. Paper is not dated but involves an act of May 1781. It is also not clear whether he is drafted or a substitute.

1781

 

 

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Joseph

MEREDITH, Jonathan

MEREDITH, William

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

2 spelled MERDEY

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

Males U18=4, Over 18=1

Females U18=2, Over 18=2

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Levin

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, John

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, William

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, William

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Luff

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Thomas

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Jonathan

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Davis

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Jacob

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Peter

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Robert

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Job jr.

Cen

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Walter

Cen

 

 

Delaware, New Castle Co. Christiana

Men U18=1, Over 18=1

Women U18=2, Over 18=1

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Rice

Cen

 

 

Delaware, New Castle Co. New Castle

 

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

10

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Jonathan

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

2

3

3

1782

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Luff

MEREDITH, Tho.

MEREDITH, Joshua

MEREDITH, Jona

MEREDITH, Davis

MEREDITH, Jacob

MEREDITH, Peter

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

10

10

4

4

6

4

4

6

4

 

1782

3

23

MEREDITH, Ruth

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

LOA to Luff MEREDITH [Probably her son.]

1782

10

1

MEREDITH, Henry

Mil

 

 

Delaware

National Archives - Compiled Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers. Paid L 1.10.0 for transporting soldier s & their baggage from crossroads to Cristiana bridge.

1782

10

12

MEREDITH, Henry

Mil

 

 

Delaware

National Archives - Compiled Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers. Paid L 7.6.0 for transporting soldiers & baggage from Christiana to Wilmington. Signed receipt with mark.

1783

 

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

 

1783

 

 

MEREDITH, John

MEREDITH, Wm.

MEREDITH, Livin

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

1

3

6

1783

 

 

MEREDITH, Job

MEREDITH, William

MEREDITH, Luff

MEREDITH, Thomas

MEREDITH, Jonathan

MEREDITH, Davis

MEREDITH, Jacob

MEREDITH, Peter

MEREDITH, Robert

MEREDITH, Job jr.

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Murderkill

10

10

3

4

3

4

4

4

1

4

1783

6

10

MEREDITH, Joshua

Mil

 

 

Delaware

National Archives - Compiled Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers. Paid for subsistance provide to Sgt. Hosea WILSON while on command in Dover. Also paid on 13 Jan 1783 and after 6 Jun 1783.

1784

 

 

MEREDITH, Jacob

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

Delinquent in Dorsett 2 yrs.

1784

 

 

MEREDITH, Wm.

MEREDITH, Levin

MEREDITH, John

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

2 spelled Meriady

 

Named scratched out

1784

5

27

MEREDITH, Levin

Pro

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co.

Probate of Charles CRANER sr. 6 Aug 1781 shows his widow Elizabeth married Leven MEREDITH before 27 May 1784 when Levin appeared with wife to settle estate. The will was witnessed by John MEREDITH, who signed with his mark (X). The marriage index in the State archives says the marriage was from the probate record of Charles BROWN.

1784

7

22

MEREDITH, Joseph

Mar

36

30

Delaware, New Castle Co. Wilmington

Joseph MEREDITH married Ann FORD (Church) Old Swedes page 757 minister: Lawrence GIRELIUS

1785

 

 

MEREDITH, Joshua

Lan

X

243

Delaware, Kent Co. Dover

Joshua MEREDITH sold his 1/5th share of land in Dover inherited by his wife Amy from her mother Agnes MACKELHENNY to Robert McCLEMENTS. Witness: William MEREDITH

1785

 

 

MEREDITH, Asa

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Dover

4

1785

 

 

MEREDITH, Joseph

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Duck Creek

 

1785

 

 

MEREDITH, Levin

MEREDITH, William

Tax

 

 

Delaware, Kent Co. Mispillion

2

2

 

1785