Matthew J. Meade | |
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 From obituary in The Mining Times (May 7, 1896) | |
| Clerk of Brown County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1871 – January 1, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Eugene |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Ryan |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1866 – January 6, 1868 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick S. Ellis |
| Succeeded by | William J. Abrams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 7, 1823 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 1896 (aged 72) Kaukauna, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Allouez, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Harriet Pelton (m. 1858–1896) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | John F. Meade (brother) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1862–1864 |
| Rank | Captain, USV |
| Unit | 32nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Matthew James Meade (December 7, 1823 – April 21, 1896) was an American farmer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Brown County during the 1866 and 1867 sessions. His former home in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the Capt. Matthew J. Meade House. His name was often abbreviated as M. J. Meade.