James A. Meeks
James A. Meeks | |
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1938 campaign postcard distributed by Friends of Congressman Meeks (Danville, Illinois) | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 18th district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | William P. Holaday |
| Succeeded by | Jessie Sumner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1864 Matamoras, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 10, 1946 (aged 82) Danville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Frances R. Pearson (m. 1898) |
| Education | Westfield College Illinois College |
| Profession | Attorney |
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James Andrew Meeks (March 7, 1864 – November 10, 1946) was an American attorney and politician from Danville, Illinois. A Democrat, he served in local offices including Danville's corporation counsel. He served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1933 to 1939.