Pinal-Pima-Cochise County AZ Archives Biographies.....Meade, William K. 1851 - living in 1896
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Author: McFarland & Poole

p. 508-509

  WILLIAM K. MEADE, Success in life is a stimulus to others less fortunate in
the fray, and an example for them to emulate. It is an indication of close
application, industry and faithfulness. It is something to be proud of and the
world is better for the life of every successful man. William K. Meade is a man
whose success in life has been attained by his own indomitable energy and
perseverance. He was born in Clark County, Virginia, September 21, 1851, and
remained there until 1868, attending the private schools. In the winter of 1868
he went to St. Louis and thence to Denver and New Mexico, searching for a
suitable location, and in Elizabethtown, N. M., he followed mining and was also
engaged as clerk in a store for about two years. Returning home, he remained
there a few months and then made his way to the Pacific coast, stopping in Utah
and Nevada for a short time. He spent one year in San Francisco and from there
went to San Diego, where he resided until the winter of 1875 and '76. From there
he came to Arizona and located at Silver King Pinal County mine, where he
prospected for some time. In 1878 he was elected to the Legislature, served one
term, and then returned to Pinal County, but shortly afterward went to
Tombstone. At this place he was engaged in mining, and in 1880 was elected from
Pima County to the Territorial Council, but continued to reside in Tombstone
until 1885, when he was appointed by Cleveland, United States marshal for
Arizona, serving until the spring of 1890. After this he was engaged in mining
until 1893, when he was again appointed United States marshal, and holds that
position at the present time.

He is still interested in mining, but not quite so extensively as formerly. Mr.
Meade was appointed by President Harrison as World's Fair commissioner; was a
delegate to the convention that nominated President Cleveland in 1884, and a
member of the National Democratic Committee from 1884 till 1888. He was married
in 1887 to Mrs. Helen S. Stevens of Los Angeles, Cal., and a native of that State.


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From:

A Historical and Biographical Record of the Territory of Arizona
Published by
McFarland & Poole, Chicago, 1896

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