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From "HISTORY OF DAVIESS COUNTY" by A.O. Fulkerson Copyright
1915
Page 534
JAMES M. MEADS
Examples that impress force of character on all who that study them are worthy of record.
By a few general observations may be conveyed some idea of the high standing and
intellectual qualities of James M. Meads in the community where so many of his actives
years have been spent. United in his composition are so many elements of a solid and
practical nature which, during a series of years, have brought him into prominent notice,
and earned for him a conspicuous place among the enterprising men of Daviess County,
Indiana, that is but just recognition of his worth to speak of his achievements.
James. M. Meads was born on February 16th 1869, in Washington Township, Daviess County,
and is the son of Joseph and Theresa (McClellan) Meads, whose life appears elsewhere in
this volume under the caption Joseph H. Meads.
When quite a young man, James M. Meads, educated in the public schools of Washington
Township, this county, started his agricultural career, by renting a farm in Barr
Township, which he cultivated for a period of five years. In the month of December, 1892,
having been economical and thrifty, he purchased a forty-eight tract of land in Washington
Township; in 1900 he purchased an adjoining thirty-seven acres, and, in December 1905 made
a further purchase of adjoining land of twenty-three and three quarter acres, giving him a
total of one hundred eight and three-quarter acres in this township. From time to time,
needed improvements were made, and it was in 1895 that he erected a splendid barn building
and residence. The barn was struck by lightning and as a consequence the building was
burned and quite a severe loss sustained. This structure was replaced by a new barn,
which again was destroyed on June 30th, 1913. A new barn was erected September 1913. In
addition to gen!
eral farming, James Meads is interested, to some extent, in the raising of fine cattle.
He has ample barn, shed and granary room and the buildings are all kept in the best of
repair and paint. Everything about this place gives the observer the impression that the
owner is a good manager and prosperous.
James. H. Meads was married on February 2, 1890, to Anna Billings, a daughter of Jess and
Sarah (Miller) Billings, whose life history appears elsewhere in this work under the
caption, John W. Billings.
Identified with the Democratic Party since 1896, and during the years 1912, 1913 and 1914,
James H. Meads served in the board of county commissioners of Daviess County. He is an
ardent supporter of the progressive principals set forth by his party and always lends an
aggressive, helping hand to his party's interests. Personally, Mr. Meads is a man of
great popularity in his community and can be depended upon, by his friends and
acquaintances, to give, from memory, exact data pertaining to the dates of happenings of
any conscience. His intelligence along these lines is particularly marvelous. From a
social standpoint, he is a man who makes friends easily, is genial and pleasant to meet,
well informed on all current topics, and a man in whom the utmost confidence is reposed by
all who know him.