United States Representative Directory

Richard Kidder Meade

Richard Kidder Meade served as a representative for Virginia (1847-1853).

Democratic
Virginia
District 2
Former

Virginia

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Virginia

Representing constituents across the Virginia delegation.

District District 2

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1847-1853

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Richard Kidder Meade, Jr. (July 29, 1803 – April 20, 1862) was Virginia lawyer, plantation owner and politician who served in the Virginia Senate and in the United States House of Representatives, as well as U.S. minister to Brazil under President James Buchanan before returning to Virginia to work for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War until his death.

As a member of the Democratic Party representing Virginia, Richard Kidder Meade contributed to the legislative process during 3 terms in office. Richard Kidder Meade’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.