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American politician (1802–1874) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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 72) St. Mary's, Warwick Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Nantmeal Friends Burial Grounds Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 5 |
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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]
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]
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]
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