Camptonville in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

William Bull Meek

Dec. 25, 1858 - Jan. 23, 1936

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

1. William Bull Meek Marker

Inscription. Here lies a Clamper, and the namesake of Chapter 10, E Clampus Vitus; a long time resident of Camptonville, and pillar of community. The chapter bearing his name was instituted on the second day of April in the year of our Clampatriarch Adam & of our Incomparable order of five thousand nine hundred forty & first, of the present era the one thousand nine hundred thirty & eight.

In recognition to his contributions to our order, the brothers of E Clampus Vitus, Chapter 10 came to pay respects to this Clampatriarch on the tenth day of October in the two thousand & ten.

Erected 2010 by Wm. Bull Meek - Wm. Morris Stewart, Chapter 10, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.

Location. 39° 27.052′ N, 121° 2.877′ W. Marker is in Camptonville, California, in Yuba County. Marker can be reached from Spencer Street east of Pike City Road. Marker is located at the William Bull Meek gravesite at the Camptonville Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camptonville CA 95922, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker

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, measured as the crow flies. Mountain Range Lodge No. 18, F. & A. M. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capt. Brown House (about 700 feet away); Acton Meek Cleveland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Campton (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Bull Meek / ECV Redivivus-1932 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lester Allen Pelton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oregon Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 4.2 miles away); Marysville to Virginia City in 32 Hours (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camptonville.

Also see . . . William Bull Meek. Find A Grave entry. (Submitted on September 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

William Bull Meek Marker and Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

2. William Bull Meek Marker and Headstone

Marker is located on the ground below the headstone.
William Bull Meek
Dec. 25, 1857
Jan. 23, 1936

Mary Ellen Meek
Nov. 10, 1858
Dec. 16, 1943

Hope Cheered Their Way

William Bull Meek image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, unknown

3. William Bull Meek

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,093 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on September 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.