| Marker Number |
17302 |
| Atlas Number |
5507017302 |
| Marker Title |
David Sutton Meredith, Jr. |
| Index Entry |
Meredith, David Sutton , Jr. |
| Address |
705 Magrill St. |
| City |
Longview |
| County |
Gregg |
| UTM Zone |
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| UTM Easting |
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| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
Law |
| Marker Year |
2012 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Greenwood Cemetery is bordered on the Southy by Magrill St., the West by N. Fourth St., the North by Pardon St., and the East by N. Fifth St. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
David Sutton Meredith, Jr. was born in Longview on July 22, 1902. After graduating from the University of tTxas, he began practicing law in Longview in 1926. That same year, he was elected county judge of Gregg County. He served one term and then served as county attorney from 1928 to 1932. After practicing law in the private sector, Meredith was appointed special district judge of Gregg County in 1935 where he prosecuted hot oil production violations. He volunteered for the military during WWII and served again in 1952-1954. He worked as Texas Assistant Attorney General from 1955-1957 before returning to a private legal practice. He died on January 21, 1958. |
