James Meacham
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.
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 | August 16, 1810 Rutland Town, Vermont, US |
| Died | August 23, 1856 (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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