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 (1843-06-03)June 3, 1843
Died 1924
Political party Democratic Party
Spouse(s) Elizabeth Jason Jefcoat
Occupation Teacher
Committees Pensions
Education
Census
Apportionment
Religion Baptist
Military service
Allegiance  Confederate States of America
Service/branch  Confederate States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Mississippi 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. 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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