The Meek family of York were important in York in England during the nineteenth century. Over five generations, they included three people called James Meek, who held the office of Lord Mayors of York six times between them.
James Meek I came to York from Brompton by Northallerton, where he had run a starch mill. He was an Anglican. Also at Kelfield. His grandson James Meek the father as he is generally known in York, was a Wesleyan Methodist and a leading Whig politician. He was Lord Mayor of York three times, the final time being immediately before George Hudson. Sir James Meek was the son of James Meek the father. He was a Wesleyan Methodist and then became a Primitive Methodist. He too was Lord Mayor of York three times. He was also instrumental in establishing Elmfield College
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