Matthew McDonald Meacham (1813 - 1883)

Born 14 Feb 1813 in Williamson, Tennessee, United States

Husband of Mary Ann (Cowan) Meacham — married 14 Dec 1837 in Williamson, Tennessee, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Oct 1883 at age 70 in Williamson, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Matthew McDonald Meacham was born on February 14, 1813, in Williamson County, Tennessee, to William James Meacham. He married Mary Ann Cowan on December 14, 1837, in the same county. Throughout his life, Matthew was deeply rooted in Williamson County, evident from his residence in District 3 in 1850, 1870, and 1880.

Matthew made his living primarily as a farmer, relying on agriculture to support himself and his family. Additionally, he was a slave owner during a significant portion of his life. His commitment to farming remained unwavering, as he continued this occupation throughout the years, always residing in District 3.

Tragically, Matthew passed away on October 26, 1883, in Williamson County. He was laid to rest at the Campbell-Wilkins-Burns-Meacham Cemetery in Franklin, Williamson County, Arkansas, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with the history and landscape of Williamson County.

Sources

• 1850 United States Federal Census: The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 3, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: 900; Page: 146b Ancestry Record 8054 #6966923
• 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules: The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29 Ancestry Record 8055 #92407620
• 1870 United States Federal Census: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1571; Page: 23B Ancestry Record 7163 #7543208
• 1880 United States Federal Census: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: 1285; Page: 35c; Enumeration District: 230 Ancestry Record 6742 #17046842
• Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002: Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002 Ancestry Record 1169 #1203086
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158248574/matthew_mcdonald-meacham: accessed April 14, 2024), memorial page for Matthew McDonald Meacham (14 Feb 1813–26 Oct 1883), Find A Grave: Memorial #158248574, citing Campbell-Wilkins-Burns-Meacham Cemetery, Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Lanie (contributor 47381115).