John William Meece

John William Meece (born June 3, 1843) was a member of the Mississippi Legislature in 1911.[1]

John William Meece
Mississippi Legislature
In office
November 7, 1911  Unknown
PresidentTheodore Roosevelt
GovernorEdmond Noel
ConstituencyWater Valley, Mississippi
Personal details
Born(1843-06-03)June 3, 1843
Died1924
Political partyDemocratic Party
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Jason Jefcoat
OccupationTeacher
CommitteesPensions
Education
Census
Apportionment
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company K, 24th Mississippi Regiment, Walthall's Brigade

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. "The Official and statistical register of the state of Mississippi". Jackson, Miss.: Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History. 1911. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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