Career
He represented Argenteuil in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1878 to 1881 as a Liberal. He was born in Lachute, Lower Canada, the son of John Meikle, originally a manufacturer in Glasgow, and Jean Greenshields. In 1830, he became co-owner of the general store established by his father at Lachute.
Meikle was a justice of the peace and also served in the Commissioners" Court.
He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1887.