James Meacham
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James Meacham (August 16, 1810 – August 23, 1856) was an American politician, minister and professor. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont from 1849 until his death.
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James Meacham | |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – August 23, 1856 | |
Preceded by | Ahiman L. Miner |
Succeeded by | George Tisdale Hodges |
Member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont's 3rd district | |
In office December 3, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | George Perkins Marsh |
Succeeded by | Alvah Sabin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1810-08-16)August 16, 1810 Rutland Town, Vermont, US |
Died | August 23, 1856(1856-08-23) (aged 46) Rutland Town, Vermont |
Political party | Whig (before 1854) Opposition (from 1854) |
Spouse(s) | Caroline Eliza Bottum (m. 1842-1843, her death) Mary Gifford (m. 1845-1856, his death) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Middlebury College Andover Theological Seminary |
Profession | Clergyman |
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