Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
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Born June 21, 1872 in Carrigan township, Marion County.
Oldest child of William and Sarah (Spitler) Merideth.
Educated in common schools, held a teaching certificate.
Started as a coal miner, later operated a hay and straw baler.
Farmer of 160 acres in section 9 (land originally taken on a Mexican War land grant).
Married Etta McClelland December 2, 1894.
Living at time of writing (1908).
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