Biographical Sketch of William Meeks
William Meeks, born on March 5, 1880, in Sequoyah District, was the son of George and Minerva Meeks. Orphaned early, he overcame hardships to earn community respect. He married Goldie May Perry in 1905, with whom he had four children. A dedicated Methodist, William achieved the Thirty-second degree in Masonry and served in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War for two and a half years. His commitment extended to World War efforts, and his brother also served valiantly.