Micah Meader, son of George Meader (1746-a.1796) [0041] and his wife Johannah Ruck (  –  ) [this listing for George Meader shows his wife’s name was “Peggy”], was born in Durham, NH. He learned the shoemaker's trade in Lynn, MA, but laziness was his prominent characteristic. His mother, Peggy Meader, lived in his family until her death. He married Sarah Varney. She died in the poorhouse, not being able to live with any of her children on account of her unfortunate disposition.