Matthew Mead (politician)
Matthew Mead | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk | |
| In office May 1779 – October 1779 Serving with Samuel Cook Silliman | |
| Preceded by | Stephen St. John, Clapp Raymond |
| Succeeded by | James Richards, Clapp Raymond |
| In office May 1780 – May 1782 Serving with Stephen St. John | |
| Preceded by | James Richards, Clapp Raymond |
| Succeeded by | Stephen St. John, Samuel Cook Silliman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1736 |
| Died | February 26, 1816 (aged 79) |
| Spouse | Phebe Whelpey |
| Children | Mary, Thaddeus, Joseph, Elizabeth, Lucy, David, Matthew, James, Aaron, Xenophon, Roswell, Sallie |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Connecticut Militia Continental Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Ninth Regiment, Fourth Brigade, Connecticut Militia |
| Commands | Eighth Regiment of Connecticut Fifth Regiment of Connecticut |
| Battles/wars | French and Indian War • Battle of Ticonderoga |
Matthew Mead (August 20, 1736 – February 26, 1816) was a Lieutenant Colonel who served on George Washington's staff in the American Revolutionary War. He was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk in the sessions of May 1779, May and October 1780, May and October 1781.