James Meriwether (1789–1854) was aUnited States representative and lawyer fromGeorgia. His father wasDavid Meriwether and his nephew wasJames Archibald Meriwether.[1]
Meriwether was born nearWashington, Georgia,Wilkes County in 1789. He attended the common schools, and graduated from theUniversity of Georgia inAthens with aBachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree in 1807 and was a tutor at the University for a year.[1][2][3]
After studying law inElberton, Georgia and gaining admittance to the statebar, he practiced law for a short time and then focused on farming. From 1811 to 1813, he was judge of the inferior court ofClarke County, Georgia.[3] In 1813, Meriwether fought in theCreek War under the command ofGeneral John Floyd. Meriwether served as a trustee of UGA from 1816 until 1831.[2]
From 1821 to 1823, Meriwether served in theGeorgia House of Representatives representingClarke County.PresidentJames Monroe appointed Meriwether as a commissioner to negotiate with theCreek in 1823.[3] In 1824, he was elected as aJacksonian Representative to the19th United States Congress and served one term from March 4, 1825 until March 3, 1827, as he did not seek reelection in 1826.[2]
James Meriwether returned to his farming and died while on a trip nearMemphis, Tennessee, in 1854. He was buried at his family plantation in Clarke County.[2]
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