Meldrum, George, 1737-1817.

Dates:
Birth 1737
Death 1817

Biographical notes:

Born about 1737, he engaged in trade in Detroit as early as 1768. In 1788 Lord Dorchester appointed him a commissioner of the District of Hesse. Although in 1796 he signified is intention of remaining a British citizen, he continued to live in Detroit, where he died, Apr. 8, 1817. For many years he was a member of the firm of Meldrum & Park. About 1782 he married Marie Angelique Chapoton. Their farm was Private Claim 18. (from Burton Historical Records, I, 293) (blue index cards)

From the description of George Meldrum papers, 1789-1798. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 422761902

Links to collections

Comparison

This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.

  • Added or updated
  • Deleted or outdated

Information

Permalink:
SNAC ID:

Subjects:

not available for this record

Occupations:

not available for this record

Places:

  • Detroit (Mich.) (as recorded)