Meriwether, D. (David), 1800-1893
Variant namesMeriwether, an explorer and trader in his youth, became a Kentucky farmer and politician. He served as governor of New Mexico territory (1853-1857).
From the description of Letter, June 3, 1845. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 697839154
David Meriwether was a Kentucky politician.
From the description of Broadside, 1835-1840. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49253268
Kentucky lawyer, legislator, and governor of the New Mexico Territory, 1853-1857.
From the description of Memoirs, 1800-1855. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49253297
David Meriwether was appointed Governor and Indian Superintendent for New Mexico Territory in 1853. He arrived in Santa Fe on August 8, 1853.
From the description of Circulars from the Commissioner and Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1853 Jun-Sep. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702144843
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Person
Birth 1800-10-30
Death 1893-04-04
Male
