Background
Colket, Meredith Bright was born on August 18, 1912 in Strafford, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Meredith Bright and Alberta (Kelsey) Colket.
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The Jenks Family of England Compiled Under the Terms of the Will of Harlan W. Jenks, Deceased
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Founders of early American families: Immigrants from Europe, 1607-1657
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Founders of Early American Families: Emigrants from Europe, 1607-1657
(Excerpt from the Introduction: During the first half cent...)
Excerpt from the Introduction: During the first half century of colonization following the English settlement at Jamestown in 1607, many colonists came from Europe who, with their descendants, played a remarkable part in the development and growth of America. In one sense, the first half century represents a distinct period, for its end almost synchronizes with the restoration in 1660 of the Stuart monarchy and the beginning of new colonial policies. It is noteworthy that the settlers who came to New England in this period were almost entirely the forebears of the residents of New England at the time the Federal government was established. Careful research has identified more than 3,500 colonists who came over within the specified period and left descendants in the male line. If we allow five person to each household, these persons represent some 17,500 persons including wives and children. This figure is a fraction of the entire population estimated at 51,700 in 1650. Many persons, of course, did not establish families here, at least in the male line. A considerable number returned to Europe. Yet it is obvious that there are many more persons whose male line descendants have not been determined.
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Meredith Bright Colket
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor cum laude, Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1935; Master of Arts, Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1940; Doctor of Letters (honorary), Baldwin-Wallace College, 1974.
Career
Assistant in government, Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1936;
archivist, National Archives, Washington, 1937-1957;
lecturer, American U., Washington, 1950-1959;
director, then executive director, Western Reserve History Society, Cleveland, 1957-1980;
emeritus, Western Reserve History Society, Cleveland, 1980-1985. Founder, director American Institute Genealogical Research, 1950-1959. Member Cleveland Heights, (Ohio) Landmarks Commission, 1974-1985, chairman 1978-1982.
Vice president Nationalities Service Center, Cleveland, 1974-1978. Lecturer in field, 1944-1985.
Achievements
Works
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Founders of Early American Families: Emigrants from Europe, 1607-1657
(Excerpt from the Introduction: During the first half cent...)
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The Jenks Family of England
(Reprinted on CD-Rom; Pdf file format; Acrobat Reader used...)
- Founders of Early American Families IMMI
- The Jenks Family of England Compiled Under the Terms of the Will of Harlan W. Jenks, Deceased
- Founders of early American families: Immigrants from Europe, 1607-1657
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Founders of Early American Families: Emigrants from Europe, 1607-1657
Membership
Fellow Society American Archivists, Society Genealogists (London), American Society Genealogists (honorary president 1969). Member International Society British Genealogy and Family History (a founder, director), Columbia History Society (honorary member, pastcurator, vice president), New England Historic Genealogical Society, National Trust Historic Preservation, National Genealogical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society, Genealogical Society Pennsylvania, History Society Pennsylvania (life), Academy Costarricense de Ciencias Genealogicas, Costa Rica (honorary), Rowfant Club, Philosophical Club.
Connections
Married Julia Beatrice Pelot, June 29, 1945. Children: William Currie, Meredith Bright III, John Pelot.
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Buried Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia -
Nationality
American