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Meech, William Witter

clergyman, was born in 1825, in North Stonington, Conn. In 1848 he was licensed to preach by the First Baptist church of Norwich, Conn., and two years later was ordained. He has held pastorates in various cities, and since 1875 has been pastor in South Vineland, N. J. In 1862 he was appointed by Abraham Lincoln as hospital chaplain, and served at Newport News, Louisville and Bowling Green. He was afterward regimental chaplain, with the rank of major. He is the author of a book entitled Quince Culture; is a member of the New Jersey State Horticultural society, and secretary of the Vineland Horticultural society.