GEORGE W. MELDRUM was born in Linder township, Greene county, in 1834, being a son of George and Elizabeth (Stout) Meldrum. In 1861 he enlisted in the 14th Ill. Inf., and served one year, being then discharged on account of disability. He participated in the battle of Shiloh. April 2, 1863, he was married to Jane A. Wilson, a native of this county. They have three children - William, Mary and Nellie. The family are members of the M. E. church, and he is also a member of the A.F.&A.M.