At the age of four years he moved with his parents to a farm north of Andrew where he grew to manhood.
On October 15, 1873 he was united in marriage to Wilmina J. Shoaff, who with five sons and four daughters are left to morn his loss: Joseph, Minnie, and Clyde Merritt and Mrs. Edith Miller of Clinton, Calvin Merritt of Lyons, Lester of Davenport, Lillian Hankemeir of Andrew and Myrtle and Howard at home also four grandchildren and two brothers.
From the History of Jackson County by James Whitcomb Ellis: "John C. Merritt to Wilmina J. Shoff, October 15, 1873, by G. W. Jenkins, minister".
Funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Park.
At the age of four years he moved with his parents to a farm north of Andrew where he grew to manhood.
On October 15, 1873 he was united in marriage to Wilmina J. Shoaff, who with five sons and four daughters are left to morn his loss: Joseph, Minnie, and Clyde Merritt and Mrs. Edith Miller of Clinton, Calvin Merritt of Lyons, Lester of Davenport, Lillian Hankemeir of Andrew and Myrtle and Howard at home also four grandchildren and two brothers.
From the History of Jackson County by James Whitcomb Ellis: "John C. Merritt to Wilmina J. Shoff, October 15, 1873, by G. W. Jenkins, minister".
Funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Park.
Family Members
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Joseph Alfred "Joe" Merritt
1874–1947
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Calvin Clarence "Cal" Merritt
1876–1947
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Musetta Estella "Minnie" Merritt
1878–1951
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Lillian Viola "Lillie" Merritt Hankemeier
1880–1934
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Eva Myrtle "Myrtle" Merritt
1882–1958
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Clyde Leroy Merritt
1885–1963
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Howard Silas Merritt
1887–1962
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Edith Pearl "Dollie" Merritt Irwin
1890–1977
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Lester Raymond Merritt
1896–1956
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