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Richard D. Merriman

Birth
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
20 Oct 1885 (aged 77)
Saline County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Texas City, Saline County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Richard D. Merriman, born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, learned the machinist's trade in Pittsburg, serving a five-year apprenticeship, and pursued his trade until 1856, when he bought a farm near the corners of Saline, Gallatin and White counties, Illinois. He remained a farmer until his death.

Richard married Helen Elenor Bonham, daughter of Peter and Rebecca (Luallan) Bonham. The Bonham and Merriman's were friends of many years.

Together, Richard and Helen had the following children: 1) Theodore 2) Sarah Merriman;3) Amanda (Merriman) Mayberry; 4) Mary (Merriman) Asher; 5) Martha (Merriman) Minor; 6) William Wiley Merriman; 7) Adalade Merriman; 8) Orlando Merriman; and 9) Frank Merriman.
Richard D. Merriman, born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, learned the machinist's trade in Pittsburg, serving a five-year apprenticeship, and pursued his trade until 1856, when he bought a farm near the corners of Saline, Gallatin and White counties, Illinois. He remained a farmer until his death.

Richard married Helen Elenor Bonham, daughter of Peter and Rebecca (Luallan) Bonham. The Bonham and Merriman's were friends of many years.

Together, Richard and Helen had the following children: 1) Theodore 2) Sarah Merriman;3) Amanda (Merriman) Mayberry; 4) Mary (Merriman) Asher; 5) Martha (Merriman) Minor; 6) William Wiley Merriman; 7) Adalade Merriman; 8) Orlando Merriman; and 9) Frank Merriman.


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