Samuel Meredith (American politician)
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Samuel Meredith (1741 ā February 10, 1817) was an American merchant from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a delegate for Pennsylvania to the Continental Congress from 1786 to 1788.
Quick Facts 2nd Treasurer of the United States, President ...
Samuel Meredith | |
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2nd Treasurer of the United States | |
In office September 11, 1789 ā December 1, 1801 | |
President | George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson |
Preceded by | Michael Hillegas |
Succeeded by | Thomas Tudor Tucker |
Personal details | |
Born | 1741 |
Died | (1817-02-10)February 10, 1817 Belmont Corners, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Spouse | Margaret Cadwalader Meredith |
Parent(s) | Reese Meredith Martha Carpenter Meredith |
Relatives | George Clymer (brother-in-law) Elizabeth Meredith (sister) |
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President Washington appointed him Treasurer of the United States, and he held this office from 1789 until his retirement on December 1, 1801.