John W. Meldrum
American politician (1843–1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about John W. Meldrum. For Sir John Meldrum, see John 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).[1]
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Judge John W. Meldrum | |
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U.S. Commissioner, Yellowstone National Park | |
In office June 20, 1894 – July 2, 1935 | |
Appointed by | Judge John Alden Riner |
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Born | September 17, 1843 Caledonia, New York |
Died | February 27, 1936 Denver, Colorado |
Nickname | Grand Old Man of Yellowstone |
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