John William Meece
John William Meece | |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Legislature | |
| In office November 7, 1911 – Unknown | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Governor | Edmond Noel |
| Constituency | Water Valley, Mississippi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1843 |
| Died | 1924 |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Jason Jefcoat |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Committees | Pensions Education Census Apportionment |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png){kind=small} Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | .svg.png){kind=small} Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit | .svg.png){kind=small} Company K, 24th Mississippi Regiment, Walthall's Brigade |
John William Meece (born June 3, 1843) was a member of the Mississippi Legislature in 1911.[1]
He also served as a Sergeant for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.[1] After the war, Meece taught for several years in different counties and was married to Elizabeth Jason Jefcoat in 1874. Meece was elected to the Mississippi Legislature in 1911.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "The Official and statistical register of the state of Mississippi". Jackson, Miss.: Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History. 1911.
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