James Meacham
James Meacham | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont | |
| In office December 3, 1849 – August 23, 1856 | |
| Preceded by | George P. Marsh (3rd) Ahiman L. Miner (1st) |
| Succeeded by | Alvah Sabin (3rd) George T. Hodges (1st) |
| Constituency | 3rd district (1849-53) 1st district (1853-56) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1810 |
| Died | August 23, 1856 (aged 46) Rutland Town, Vermont |
| Party | Whig (before 1854) Opposition (from 1854) |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Eliza Bottum (m. 1842-1843, her death) Mary Gifford (m. 1845-1856, his death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Middlebury College Andover Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Clergyman |
James Meacham (August 16, 1810 – August 23, 1856) was an American politician, minister and professor. He served as a U.S. representative from Vermont from 1849 until his death.