John W. Meldrum

Judge John W. Meldrum (September 17, 1843 – February 27, 1936) was a carpenter, a Wyoming politician and the first U.S. Commissioner in Yellowstone National Park, a position he held for 41 years (1894–1935).

This article is about John W. Meldrum. For Sir John Meldrum, see John Meldrum.
Judge
John W. Meldrum
U.S. Commissioner, Yellowstone National Park
In office
June 20, 1894 – July 2, 1935
Appointed byJudge John Alden Riner
Personal details
BornSeptember 17, 1843
Caledonia, New York
DiedFebruary 27, 1936
Denver, Colorado
NicknameGrand Old Man of Yellowstone
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