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Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 23 June 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Clear Creek Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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HENRY H. MERRITT, farmer; P. O. Red Lion; born in Clear Creek Township Nov, 23, 1827; is a son of Abraham and Rebecca Merritt, natives of Pennsylvania, whose ancestral history is given in sketch of Caleb Merritt, deceased; they had seven children-; three now survive Henry H., Elizabeth, (married Gilbert J. Lewis, is now a widow), and John L. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood, and was married, Oct. 8, 1850, to Rebecca J. Lewis, a daughter of Alexander H. and Amy (Clevenger) Lewis, he a native of Philadelphia and she of Warren County; they had six children, two now living - Hannah now Mrs. John Gustin, and Rebecca J. Mr. Merritt and wife have had three children; one now survives, Eugene C., born June 20, 1856, who married Eliza J. Bunnell, August 15, 1875, a daughter of Isaac and Mahala Bunnell, by whom he has two children, Elva Almeda, born Sept. 8, 1876, and Horace H., born Oct. 30, 1879; Mr. Eugene Merritt has located on the home place with his father. Mr. Henry H. Merritt has made farming his business through life, and all within this township, with the exception of one year's residence in Montgomery County. He bought and located on the place where he now lives in March, 1871, where he has since resided. This place he purchased of Jacob Miltenberger; it consists of 50 acres of fine land, with good buildings and improvements, and is a very pleasant home and residence. Mr. Merritt has been a hard working, industrious man, one who has never held or sought office, but who has lived a quiet farmer's life, whose honesty and integrity are undoubted, a kind neighbor and a worthy citizen. |
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