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Both of Meade's sisters married prominent and wealthy fur traders in northern
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immigrants. David Meade enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the
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304:Years of service
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891:"Capt. M. J. Meade"
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486:2nd Senate district
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349:Matthew James Meade
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