Stephen M. Meredith | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1868–1869 | |
| Preceded by | William Bell Waddell, Nathan J. Sharpless, Nathan A. Pennypacker |
| Succeeded by | James C. Roberts, Joseph C. Keech, Abel Darlington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen Mendenhall Meredith August 14, 1802 Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 23, 1874 (aged 72) St. Mary's, Warwick Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Nantmeal Friends Burial Grounds Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
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Stephen Mendenhall Meredith (August 14, 1802 – December 23, 1874) was an American politician and physician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1868 to 1869.
Early life
Stephen Mendenhall Meredith was born on August 14, 1802, in Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.[1] When young, his family moved to South Coventry Township.[2]
Career
Meredith was a physician and practiced in Pughtown.[1][3]
Meredith was a Republican. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1868 to 1869.[1][4]
Personal life
Meredith had three sons and two daughters, Stephen M., John Q. A., H. Clay, Rebecca and Ella S.[5][6][7][8] His son Stephen M. was a lawyer in Reading.[9][10] His son John Q. A. was a physician, served in the Civil War and was superintendent of construction for the Mexican & International Railroad.[8]
Meredith died on December 23, 1874, at his home in St. Mary's, Warwick Township.[1][3][5] He was interred at Nantmeal Friends Burial Grounds in Glenmoore.[1][5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Stephen Mendenhall Meredith". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ↑ Futhey, J. Smith; Cope, Gilbert (1881). History of Chester County, Pennsylvania, with Genealogical and Biographical Sketches. Louis H. Everts. p. 656. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- 1 2 "Dr. Stephen M. Meredith..." Lancaster Daily Intelligencer. October 19, 1874. p. 2. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Thomson, W. W., ed. (1898). Chester County and Its People. The Union History Company. p. 441. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- 1 2 3 "Death of Dr. Stephen M. Meredith". Times and Dispatch. December 25, 1874. p. 4. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Conclusion of the Testimony in Miss Meredith's Suit". The News Journal. May 27, 1874. p. 4. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Death of Dr. J. Q. A. Meredith". The Philadelphia Times. May 4, 1900. p. 8. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "John Q. A. Meredith". Reading Times. May 4, 1900. p. 2. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Meredith in the Mire". Reading Times. November 22, 1883. p. 1. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Some Very Nice Trout". Reading Times. May 23, 1890. p. 1. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.