Meigs was born in Albany, New York on February 5, 1812.
He was the son of Major John Meigs and grandson of Seth Meigs, a Revolutionary War soldier.
He married Mary Gould on April 11, 1842.
Eleven children were born to them between 1844 and 1858.
Son John succeeded his father as The Hill School's headmaster, serving in that position from 1876 to 1911.
Meigs was born in Albany, New York on February 5, 1812. He was the son of Major John Meigs and grandson of Seth Meigs, a Revolutionary War soldier. He married Mary Gould on April 11, 1842. Eleven children were born to them between 1844 and 1858. Son John succeeded his father as The Hill School's headmaster, serving in that position from 1876 to 1911.
Matthew Meigs