Edwin R. Meade

Edwin Meade
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th district
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877
Preceded by	William R. Roberts
Succeeded by	Nicholas Muller
Personal details
Born	(1836-07-06)July 6, 1836 Norwich, New York, U.S.
Died	November 28, 1889(1889-11-28) (aged 53) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	Greene Cemetery, Greene, New York
Party	Democratic Party

Edwin Ruthven Meade (July 6, 1836 – November 28, 1889) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1875 to 1877.

Biography

Born in Norwich, New York, Meade pursued an academic course. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1858 and commenced practice in Norwich, New York. He moved to New York City in 1872 and continued the practice of law.

Congress

Meade was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877). He was not a candidate for reelection in 1876.

Later career and death

He resumed the practice of his profession. He died in New York City November 28, 1889. He was interred in Greene Cemetery, Greene, New York.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Federal government of the United States.

• United States Congress. "Edwin R. Meade (id: M000616)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.