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Helen Marguerite Merritt¹

F, #8051, b. 1 May 1914

Parents

Father	Othniel Robinson Merritt b. 15 April 1878, d. 14 March 1960
Mother	Luella Alice Boyer b. About 1882, d. 4 December 1967

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Helen Marguerite Merritt was also known as Helen Marguerite Hodgson.
Name	She was also known as Helen Merritt.²
Birth	She was born on 1 May 1914, in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. the informant for her Late Registration of Birth was her mother, Luella Alice (Boyer) Merritt, dated 25 March 1941 at Edmonton, Alberta.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Othniel Robinson Merritt, as a daughter, in Battleford, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Othniel Merritt (age 43) were his wife, Luella Boyer (age 39), their children, Frank (age 11), Donald (age 8), George (age 5), William (age 1), Alice (age 13), Jessie (age 10) and Helen (age 7). Othniel was a storekeeper. The family religion was Baptist.²
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1931 in the household of Luella Alice Boyer, as a daughter, in Morrin, Alberta, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Luella (Boyer) Merritt (age 49) were her children, Alice (age 23), Frank 9age 21), Donald (age 18), Helen (age 17) and William (age 11). Alice was a telephone operator, Frank was a bridge worker. Donald, Helen and William were students. The family religion was the United Church of Canada.³

Citations

[S16783] New Brunswick, Canada, Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Helen Marguerite Merritt, digital copy of original record Registration Number: 802222. PANB microfilm F24537, Code-1914-802222, ((filed 24 January 1949)), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S16785] 1921 Census of Canada, Battleford, Saskatchewan, household of O. R. Merritt, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census document, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 150, Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S18505] 1931 Census of Canada, Morrin, Alberta, Canada, household of Luella Merritt, 1931, digital copy of original document, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27347; Census Place: Acadia, Alberta, Canada; Page Number: l. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

George R. Merritt

M, #8052, b. 4 December 1915, d. 4 December 1930

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Parents

Father	Othniel Robinson Merritt b. 15 April 1878, d. 14 March 1960
Mother	Luella Alice Boyer b. About 1882, d. 4 December 1967

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	George R. Merritt was born on 4 December 1915, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Othniel Robinson Merritt, as a son, in Battleford, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Othniel Merritt (age 43) were his wife, Luella Boyer (age 39), their children, Frank (age 11), Donald (age 8), George (age 5), William (age 1), Alice (age 13), Jessie (age 10) and Helen (age 7). Othniel was a storekeeper. The family religion was Baptist.²
Death	George R. Merritt died on 4 December 1930 in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG.^3,4
Burial	He was buried in Morrin Cemetery, Morrin, Alberta, CanadaG. Inscription: In Loving Memory / George F. Merritt / Dec. 5, 1915 - Dec. 5, 1930.⁴

Citations

[S16772] Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922, Maine State Archives, Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084, (George R.) Merritt, digital copy of original record 1908-1922 Vital Records, Roll 38, Record ID: 1960::151077850, Maine State Archives,, Augusta,, Maine, U.S.A.
[S16785] 1921 Census of Canada, Battleford, Saskatchewan, household of O. R. Merritt, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census document, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 150, Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S16774] Alberta, Canada, Deaths Index, 1870-1968, George Merritt entry. Provincial Archives of Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Alberta Death Indexes, Registration Number: 202-747.Provincial Archives of Alberta, Calgary, Edmonton, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Alberta, Canada, Deaths Index, 1870-1968.
[S16773] Canada, Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Record ID: 60527::153242441, Memorial ID:189278338. Hereinafter cited as Canada, Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current.

William Robinson Merritt¹

M, #8053, b. 21 March 1920, d. 17 March 1984

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Parents

Father	Othniel Robinson Merritt b. 15 April 1878, d. 14 March 1960
Mother	Luella Alice Boyer b. About 1882, d. 4 December 1967

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	William Robinson Merritt was also known as William Merritt.²
Birth	He was born on 21 March 1920, in Unity; Kindersley Census Division, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Othniel Robinson Merritt, as a son, in Battleford, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Othniel Merritt (age 43) were his wife, Luella Boyer (age 39), their children, Frank (age 11), Donald (age 8), George (age 5), William (age 1), Alice (age 13), Jessie (age 10) and Helen (age 7). Othniel was a storekeeper. The family religion was Baptist.²
Son	William Robinson Merritt was enumerated on the census in 1931 in the household of Luella Alice Boyer, as a son, in Morrin, Alberta, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Luella (Boyer) Merritt (age 49) were her children, Alice (age 23), Frank 9age 21), Donald (age 18), Helen (age 17) and William (age 11). Alice was a telephone operator, Frank was a bridge worker. Donald, Helen and William were students. The family religion was the United Church of Canada.³
Marriage	He married Norene Jane Duncan.
Death	He died on 17 March 1984 in Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	He was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaG. Inscription: In Loving Memory of / MERRITT / Norene J. / 1927 - 1997 \| William R. / 1920 - 1984 . Inscription: In Loving Memory of / MERRITT / Norene J. / 1927 - 1997 \| William R. / 1920 - 1984.¹

Partner with Norene Jane Duncan b. 5 October 1927, d. 8 January 1997

Citations

[S16778] Canada, Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Record ID: 60527::2232028, Memorial ID: 117580967. Hereinafter cited as Canada, Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current.
[S16785] 1921 Census of Canada, Battleford, Saskatchewan, household of O. R. Merritt, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census document, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 150, Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S18505] 1931 Census of Canada, Morrin, Alberta, Canada, household of Luella Merritt, 1931, digital copy of original document, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27347; Census Place: Acadia, Alberta, Canada; Page Number: l. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Alice K. Merritt

F, #8056, b. 21 August 1880, d. 20 February 1962

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Parents

Father	Israel Merritt b. 1 January 1832, d. 22 July 1893
Mother	Frances Ann Palmer b. 16 January 1848, d. 19 April 1918

Relationships	1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Alice K. Merritt was also known as Alice K. Peters.¹
Birth	She was born on 21 August 1880, in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.²
Informant - Birth³
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 10 April 1891 in the household of Israel Merritt, as a daughter, in Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Israel (age 57) were his wife Frances Palmer (age 42), their children, Othniel (age 13), Alice (age 10), Gladstone (age 8), Maud (age 6), Norman (age 4) and Charles (age 2). Israel was a trader. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.⁴
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of James A. Bell, as a daughter, in Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of James Bell (age 63) were his second wife, Frances Palmer (age 52), her children by her first marriage, Othniel Merritt (age 22), Alice Merritt (age 19), Gladstone Merritt (age 18), Maude Merritt (age 16), Norman Merritt (age 13), Charles Merritt (age 12) and Talmage Merritt (age 9). The family religion was Baptist.⁵
Informant - Birth⁶
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of James A. Bell, as a daughter, in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of James Bell (age 33) were his second wife, Frances Palmer (age 63), her children by her first marriage, Alice Merritt (age 29), Norman Merritt (age 24), Charles Merritt (age 22) and Talmage Merritt (age 18). The family religion was Baptist.⁷
Census	She was head of the household in the census on 1 June 1921 in Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Alice Merritt (age 37) was her brother Talmage (age 29). Both were single and Baptists. Alice was not working, Talmage was a labourer.⁸
Marriage	She married James Watts Peters son of William Peters and Carrie Appleby, on 12 October 1921, in Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. James was 47 years old, a widower, Presbyterian, farmer, living in Florenceville. Alice was 40 years old, a spinster, Baptist, housekeeper, living in Bristol.¹
sister	Alice K. Merritt was enumerated on the census on 19 April 1940 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a sister, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.⁹
Death	She died on 20 February 1962 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.²
Burial	She was buried in Israel Merritt Family Burial Plot, Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Partner with James Watts Peters b. About 1874, d. 27 January 1939

Citations

[S16764] Alice K Merritt & James Watts Peters, (12 October 1921), New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada Certificate Number: 1259, Record ID: 61511::90194650. Hereinafter cited as New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950.
[S1208] David Alexander Moore, "David Alexander Moore, compiled records", (San Ramon, California, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "David Alexander Moore, compiled records".
[S16736] New Brunswick, Canada, Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, digital copy of original document Registration Number: 28160, ((File Date: 7 February 1934)), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S16737] 1891 Canada Federal Census for Kent, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; Enumeration District: 12, household #65 of Israel Merett, 10 April 1891, digital copy of original document, LAC Roll: T-6297, Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S16768] 1901 Canada Federal Census for Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, household #29 of James Bell, 1901, digital copy of original image, LAC Rolls T-6428-T-6556, Record ID: 8826::14846736. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S16739] New Brunswick, Canada, Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, S Mary Juanita Mccormack, digital copy of original document Registration Number: 801538, ((File Date: 10 October 1961)).
[S16769] 1911 Census of Canada, Bristol, Carleton, New Brunswick, household #33 of James Bell, digital copy of original census document, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 4, Record ID 8947::3283684.
[S16765] 1921 Census of Canada, Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, household of Alice Merritt, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census document, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 37, Page 9.
[S16763] 1940 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, household of Charles E Merritt, 19 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-01471, Page 4B, Record ID: 2442::1661262. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Gladstone Gilbert Merritt¹

M, #8057, b. 15 December 1882, d. 12 July 1955

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Parents

Father	Israel Merritt b. 1 January 1832, d. 22 July 1893
Mother	Frances Ann Palmer b. 16 January 1848, d. 19 April 1918

Relationships	1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	14 April 2024 11:53:31

Name	Gladstone Gilbert Merritt was also known as Gladstone G. Merritt.¹
Name	He was also known as Gilbert Merritt.²
Birth	He was born on 15 December 1882, in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 10 April 1891 in the household of Israel Merritt, as a son, in Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Israel (age 57) were his wife Frances Palmer (age 42), their children, Othniel (age 13), Alice (age 10), Gladstone (age 8), Maud (age 6), Norman (age 4) and Charles (age 2). Israel was a trader. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.⁴
Son	Gladstone Gilbert Merritt was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of James A. Bell, as a son, in Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of James Bell (age 63) were his second wife, Frances Palmer (age 52), her children by her first marriage, Othniel Merritt (age 22), Alice Merritt (age 19), Gladstone Merritt (age 18), Maude Merritt (age 16), Norman Merritt (age 13), Charles Merritt (age 12) and Talmage Merritt (age 9). The family religion was Baptist.⁵
Marriage	Gladstone Gilbert Merritt married first Nellie Gibbons daughter of William Gibbons and Sadie Mead, on 5 June 1907 in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG, Gladstone was 24 years old, a bachelor, carpenter, living in Fort Fairfield. Nellie was 18 years old, a spinster, also living in Fort Fairfield.⁶
Census	Gladstone Gilbert Merritt was head of the household in the census in April 1911 in Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Gladstone Merritt (age 27) were his wife, Nellie Gibbons (age 21) and their sons, Wallace (age 2) and Albert (age 8 months). Gladstone was a carpenter. The family religion was Baptist.⁷
Border-Crossing	He crossed the border at in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG, on 17 May 1921.⁸
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 1 June 1921 in Woodstock, Victoria & Carleton, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Gladstone Merritt (age 39) were his wife, Nellie Gibbons (age 29) and their children, Wallace (age 19), Albert (age 10), Letha (age 9), Ray (age 7), Helen (age 1) and Baby, later named Ruth (age 5 months).. Gladstone was a carpenter. The family religion was Baptist.⁹
Occupation	He was a carpenter in 1926 in 100 Park St., Dorchester, Massachusetts, USAG.¹⁰
Natlzation Intention	A Declaration of Intention for Naturalization by Gladstone Gilbert Merritt was made on 23 March 1926 in Boston, Massachusetts, USAG. [COLOR:1,1,1,255,255,255] He filed his Declaration of Intention at the same time as his brother Fred. [:COLOR]. He filed his Declaration of Intention at the same time as his brother Fred.⁸
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 9 April 1930 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Gilbert Merritt (age 47) were his wife, Helen Gibbons (age 37) and their children, Albert (age 19), Letha (age 18), Raymond (age 16), Helen (age 10), Ruth (age 9), Frederick (age 2) and Barbara (age 10 months). Gladstone was a carpenter in the house construction industry.²
Divorced	He was divorced on 6 November 1931 in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USAG.¹¹
Marriage	He married second Edna Mae Brooks daughter of David E. Brooks and Phoebe Green, on 23 September 1937 in East Florenceville, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG, They were married by license, #28266.¹
Informant - Death	Gladstone Gilbert Merritt was the informant for the Death Registration of Norman Israel Merritt, who died Between 29 November 1938 and 2 December 1938 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹²
Death	Gladstone Gilbert Merritt died on 12 July 1955 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. the informant for his Death Registration was his brother Charles.¹³
Burial	He was buried on 14 July 1955 in Israel Merritt Family Burial Plot, Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.^13,14

Children with Nellie Gibbons b. About 1889, d. 9 August 1962

Son	Wallace Merritt b. July 1908
Son	Albert E. Merritt b. September 1910
Daughter	Letha Merritt b. 23 December 1911, d. 16 April 1988
Son	Raymond G. Merritt b. About 1914
Daughter	Ruth N. Merritt b. January 1921
Daughter	Barbara Merritt b. 15 May 1929, d. 24 September 2009

Partner with Edna Mae Brooks b. 10 October 1889

Citations

[S18507] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Gladstone Gilbert Merritt & Edna Mae Brooks marriage, (Married 23 September 1937). Certificate Number 8670. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada.
[S18512] 1930 United States Federal Census, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, household of Gilbert G. Merritt, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2340688, Page 9B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
[S18519] transcription.. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S16737] 1891 Canada Federal Census for Kent, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; Enumeration District: 12, household #65 of Israel Merett, 10 April 1891, digital copy of original document, LAC Roll: T-6297, Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S16768] 1901 Canada Federal Census for Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, household #29 of James Bell, 1901, digital copy of original image, LAC Rolls T-6428-T-6556, Record ID: 8826::14846736. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S18509] Gladstone G Merritt & Nellie Gibbons, (5 June 1907), Maine, U.S., Marriage Records, 1713-1922, Maine State Archives, Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084, 1892-1907 Vital Records Roll #39, Record ID: 1961::613922. Hereinafter cited as Maine, U.S., Marriage Records, 1713-1922.
[S18510] 1911 Census of Canada, Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, household of Gladstone Merrett, digital copy of original census document, Year: 1911; Census Place: 8, Carleton, New Brunswick; Page: 6; Family No: 53. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S18612] Gladstone Gilbert Merritt, digital copy of original document, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Petitions and Records of Naturalization , 8/1845 - 12/1911; NAI Number: 3000057; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21, (23 March 1926); National Archives at Boston, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
[S18511] 1921 Census of Canada, Woodstock (Town), 37, Victoria and Carleton, New Brunswick, household of Gladelis G Merritt, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original document, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 37; Census Place: 37, Victoria and Carleton, New Brunswick; Page Number: 17. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S18613] Fred Talmage Merritt, digital copy of original document, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Petitions and Records of Naturalization , 8/1845 - 12/1911; NAI Number: 3000057; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21, (23 March 1926); National Archives at Boston, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
[S18538] Gladstone Gilbert Merritt & Helen Gibbons, (6 November 1931), Divorce Record, Court Docket #10950. Hereinafter cited as Divorce Record.
[S11249] Certificate of Registration of Death, New Brunswick, Canada, digital image of original page ((filed 21 December 1938, at Woodstock)), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death registration.
[S18520] Certificate of Registration of Death, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, digital copy of original document PANB Microfilm F20847, Volume 219, Registration 3157, Public Archives of New Brunswick, FrederictonNew Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Certificate of Registration of Death, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.
[S109] Marker Inscription; documented by David Walker, Viewd by David Arthur Walker, August 2001.

Idella Maude Merritt¹

F, #8058, b. 12 August 1884, d. 19 November 1917

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Father	Israel Merritt b. 1 January 1832, d. 22 July 1893
Mother	Frances Ann Palmer b. 16 January 1848, d. 19 April 1918

Relationships	1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Idella Maude Merritt was also known as Idella Maude McCormack.
Name	She was also known as Maud Merritt.²
Birth	She was born on 12 August 1884, in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 10 April 1891 in the household of Israel Merritt, as a daughter, in Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Israel (age 57) were his wife Frances Palmer (age 42), their children, Othniel (age 13), Alice (age 10), Gladstone (age 8), Maud (age 6), Norman (age 4) and Charles (age 2). Israel was a trader. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.²
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of James A. Bell, as a daughter, in Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of James Bell (age 63) were his second wife, Frances Palmer (age 52), her children by her first marriage, Othniel Merritt (age 22), Alice Merritt (age 19), Gladstone Merritt (age 18), Maude Merritt (age 16), Norman Merritt (age 13), Charles Merritt (age 12) and Talmage Merritt (age 9). The family religion was Baptist.⁴
Marriage	She married Charles Henry McCormack son of William McCormack and Mary, on 30 November 1904, in Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Charles was 28 years old, a bachelor, bridge builder, Methodist, living in Woodstock. Maude was 20 years old, a spinster, Baptist, living in Bristol.¹
Wife	Idella Maude Merritt was enumerated on the census in May 1911 in the household of Charles Henry McCormack, as his wife, in Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 36) were his wife, Maude Merritt (age 26), their children Juanita (age 5), Aubrey (age 3) and George (age 1 month). Charles was a labourer. The family religion was Methodist, except for Maude who was a Baptist.⁵
Death	She died on 19 November 1917.³

Children with Charles Henry McCormack b. About 1876

Daughter	Sigrid Mary Juanita McCormack b. 28 September 1904
Son	Aubrey James McCormack b. 22 July 1907
Son	George McCormack b. April 1911

Citations

[S16738] Idella Maude Merritt & Charles Henry McCormack, (30 November 1904), New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada Certificate Number: 002373, Record ID: 61511::90061571. Hereinafter cited as New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950.
[S16737] 1891 Canada Federal Census for Kent, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; Enumeration District: 12, household #65 of Israel Merett, 10 April 1891, digital copy of original document, LAC Roll: T-6297, Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S1208] David Alexander Moore, "David Alexander Moore, compiled records", (San Ramon, California, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "David Alexander Moore, compiled records".
[S16768] 1901 Canada Federal Census for Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, household #29 of James Bell, 1901, digital copy of original image, LAC Rolls T-6428-T-6556, Record ID: 8826::14846736. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S16743] 1911 Census of Canada, Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, household #79 of Charles McCormack, digital copy of original census document, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 7, Record ID 8947::3329787. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Gilbert Robinson Merritt

M, #8062, b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth	Gilbert Robinson Merritt was born on 11 September 1807, in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married Lydia Golding on 15 March 1831, in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Gilbert R. Merritt of Hampstead and Liddia Golding of Saint John. Wit: James Robinson and Richard Calvert, Jr. both of Saint John.^1,2
Will	He left a will in 1854. Gilbert Robinson Merritt, Probate, 1854 [Abstract] Gilbert R. Merritt of the parish of Hampstead in the county of Queens and province of New Brunswick, Yeoman. Dated 28 February 1853. First I allow all my lawful debts to be paid, and my body interned in a Christian like manor. To my wife Lydia Merritt my dwelling house during her natural life with my household furniture to do with during her natural life, and at her death, according to her own good will and pleasure. To my son Isreal Merritt one half acre of land on the West side of the road in front of my barn and easterly from the spring for a building site, and hold the half acre during the time he occupies it for farming purposes. When abandon to farming purposes it becomes joined property of my heirs, though the buildings erected there remain his property. To my five sons Isreal, Isaac, David, Caleb and Joshua each one fifth an equal share of my real and personal estate, though the estate is not to be divided until my youngest son turns twenty one, or during my wifes natural life. To my daughter Phebe Merritt the sum of one hundred pounds, but not to receive it until my youngest son is twenty one, and then one year after her marriage, assuring she remains celibate until then. I constitute my wife Lydia Merritt my executrix and my son Isreal Merritt and my trusted friend James Slip executors. Witnesses: Elias Gerow William VanWart William Reed.
Death	He died on 7 October 1857 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³
Burial	He was buried in Merritt and Slipp Cemetery, Queenstown, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Inscription: In Memory of / Gilbert R. Merritt / Died / 7th Oct. 1857 / Aged 50 years.³ Tombstone, Gilbert R. Merritt (1807-1857). Merritt and Slipp Cemetery, Queenstown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Children with Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

Son	Israel Merritt+ b. 1 January 1832, d. 22 July 1893
Son	Joshua Merritt b. 19 July 1835, d. 5 May 1836
Son	Isaac Merritt b. 6 July 1839, d. 11 December 1863
Son	David F. Merritt b. 1 September 1840, d. 19 July 1899
Daughter	Phoebe Merritt b. 16 January 1843, d. 15 December 1918
Son	Gilbert Merritt b. 24 December 1843, d. 7 August 1846
Son	Caleb Merritt b. 20 April 1847
Son	Joshua Merritt b. 20 April 1847, d. 22 June 1914
Daughter	Elizabeth Merritt b. 20 February 1855

Citations

[S276] B. Wood-Holt, Early Marriage Records of New Brunswick: Saint John City and County from the British Conquest to 1839 (Saint John, N.B.: Holland House, Inc., 1986). Hereinafter cited as Early Marriage Records of New Brunswick: Saint John City and County from the British Conquest to 1839.
[S295] Family Search - LDS, online http://www.familysearch.org/, compiled records. Hereinafter cited as Family Search - LDS.
[S11845] Cemetery Marker, Merritt and Slipp Cemetery, Queenstown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Gilbert R. Merritt, tombstone inscription & photograph; David A. Walker, 2 August 2001.

Lydia Golding

F, #8063, b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

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Name	Lydia Golding was also known as Lydia Merritt.
Note	Othniel Merritt's records state that Lydia was from Wickham, New Brunswick, but her actual marriage record said she was from Saint John, New Brunswick.
Birth	She was born on 5 October 1809, in Saint John or Wickham, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Marriage	She married Gilbert Robinson Merritt son of Gilbert Merritt and Phoebe Birdsill, on 15 March 1831, in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Gilbert R. Merritt of Hampstead and Liddia Golding of Saint John. Wit: James Robinson and Richard Calvert, Jr. both of Saint John.^1,2
Death	Lydia Golding died on 11 October 1885 in Centervile, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Children with Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857

Son	Israel Merritt+ b. 1 January 1832, d. 22 July 1893
Son	Joshua Merritt b. 19 July 1835, d. 5 May 1836
Son	Isaac Merritt b. 6 July 1839, d. 11 December 1863
Son	David F. Merritt b. 1 September 1840, d. 19 July 1899
Daughter	Phoebe Merritt b. 16 January 1843, d. 15 December 1918
Son	Gilbert Merritt b. 24 December 1843, d. 7 August 1846
Son	Caleb Merritt b. 20 April 1847
Son	Joshua Merritt b. 20 April 1847, d. 22 June 1914
Daughter	Elizabeth Merritt b. 20 February 1855

Citations

[S276] B. Wood-Holt, Early Marriage Records of New Brunswick: Saint John City and County from the British Conquest to 1839 (Saint John, N.B.: Holland House, Inc., 1986). Hereinafter cited as Early Marriage Records of New Brunswick: Saint John City and County from the British Conquest to 1839.
[S295] Family Search - LDS, online http://www.familysearch.org/, compiled records. Hereinafter cited as Family Search - LDS.

Joshua Merritt

M, #8064, b. 19 July 1835, d. 5 May 1836

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Father	Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Mother	Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

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Birth	Joshua Merritt was born on 19 July 1835.
Death	He died on 5 May 1836 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Isaac Merritt

M, #8065, b. 6 July 1839, d. 11 December 1863

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Father	Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Mother	Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

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Birth	Isaac Merritt was born on 6 July 1839.
Death	He died on 11 December 1863 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

David F. Merritt

M, #8066, b. 1 September 1840, d. 19 July 1899

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Father	Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Mother	Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

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Birth	David F. Merritt was born on 1 September 1840.
Witness	He was a witness at the marriage of Israel Merritt and Sarah Emmer Palmer on 4 September 1867.¹
Death	David F. Merritt died on 19 July 1899.

Citations

[S1850] PANB, Fredericton, New Brunswick, PANB - Index RS551A - Index to Marriage Bonds, 1810-1932, Microfilm: F-9097 Reference: 1867-25. Hereinafter cited as PANB - Index RS551A - Index to Marriage Bonds, 1810-1932.

Phoebe Merritt

F, #8067, b. 16 January 1843, d. 15 December 1918

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Father	Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Mother	Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

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Birth	Phoebe Merritt was born on 16 January 1843.
Death	She died on 15 December 1918.

Gilbert Merritt

M, #8068, b. 24 December 1843, d. 7 August 1846

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Father	Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Mother	Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

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Birth	Gilbert Merritt was born on 24 December 1843.
Death	He died on 7 August 1846 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Caleb Merritt

M, #8069, b. 20 April 1847

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Father	Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Mother	Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

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Caleb Merritt was born on 20 April 1847.

Joshua Merritt

M, #8070, b. 20 April 1847, d. 22 June 1914

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Father	Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Mother	Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

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Birth	Joshua Merritt was born on 20 April 1847.
Death	He died on 22 June 1914.

Elizabeth Merritt

F, #8071, b. 20 February 1855

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Father	Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Mother	Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885

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Note	She died young.
Birth	Elizabeth Merritt was born on 20 February 1855.

Gilbert Merritt¹

M, #8072, b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846

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Father	Robert Merritt b. 10 March 1731, d. December 1802
Mother	Elizabeth Robinson b. 1742, d. 1825

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Reference Number	Gilbert Merritt had reference number 9M6L-7W.
Birth	He was born on 16 November 1765, in Long Island, New York, USAG.
Immigration	He immigrated to Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG, in 1783. He arrived on the ship Montague.
Marriage	He married Phoebe Birdsill daughter of Benjamin Birdsill and Rachel Carpenter, on 11 July 1790, in Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Will	Gilbert Merritt left a will on 25 March 1839. Gilbert Merritt, Probate, 1840 [Abstract] Gilbert Merritt of the Parish of Hampstead, County of Queens, and Province of New Brunswick. First, all my lawful debts to be paid. To my wife Phoebe Merritt all my real and personal estate during her natural life or as long as she remains my widow. To my son Abraham Merritt the sum of twelve pounds ten shillings. To my son Caleb Merritt the sum of twenty five pounds. To my grandson Gilbert Golding the sum of twelve pounds ten shillings. To my Grandson Stephen Golding the sum of thirty seven pounds ten shillings. To my town daughters (namely) Sarah Slip, Elizabeth Robinson, Phebe Slip and Mary Slip the amount of one hundred pounds. To my daughter Deborah Merritt the sum of one hundred pounds, one cow, and six sheep... with lawful interest, use of the east room on the lower flat while she remains unmarried, with comfortable support off my lands. To my two granddaughters Deborah Ann Hughson [spelling unsure] and Mar___ Halfuld [spelling unsure] the sum of ten shillings. To my granddaughter Ann Mareah Merritt, daughter of my son Isaac Merritt deceased all the remaining sum of two hundred and thirteen pounds or otherwise all that remains after paying her fathers lawful debts. To my two sons Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Benjamin Merritt all my real and personal estate to share and have alike... after the decease of my widow. The household furniture belonging to my wife shall be equally divided among my five daughters before mentioned at the death of the survivor. Also the sum to my legales amounting to six hundred and thirteen pounds ten shillings shall be paid by sons Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Benjamin Merritt equally. My two sons Gilbert Robinson Merritt, Benjamin Merritt and Leonard Slip as sole executors. I do hereby set my hand in seal this twenty fifth day of March in the year 1839.
Death	He died on 16 October 1846 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Children with Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

Daughter	Deborah Merritt b. 6 November 1791, d. 1846
Daughter	Ann Merritt b. 26 October 1795
Son	Abraham Merritt b. 13 January 1797
Son	Caleb Merritt b. 14 March 1798
Daughter	Sarah Merritt b. 15 December 1800, d. 6 June 1840
Son	Isaac Merritt b. 15 March 1802, d. 14 February 1834
Daughter	Elizabeth Merritt b. 24 May 1805, d. 10 January 1888
Son	Gilbert Robinson Merritt+ b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Daughter	Phebe Merritt b. 10 January 1811, d. 9 March 1885
Son	Benjamin Merritt b. 10 July 1813, d. 25 August 1882
Daughter	Mary Merritt b. 1 December 1816, d. 27 May 1907

Citations

[S266] LDS, Ancestral File (TM)., CD-ROM (Salt Lake City, Utah: July 1996 (c), data as of 2 January 1996), Compiled records. Hereinafter cited as Ancestral File (TM).

Phoebe Birdsill¹

F, #8073, b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Father	Benjamin Birdsill b. 1743, d. 13 March 1834
Mother	Rachel Carpenter b. 1747, d. 7 March 1843

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Name	Phoebe Birdsill was also known as Phoebe Merritt.
Reference Number	She had reference number 9M6L-83.
Birth	She was born on 14 September 1771, in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Marriage	She married Gilbert Merritt son of Robert Merritt and Elizabeth Robinson, on 11 July 1790, in Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Death	Phoebe Birdsill died on 27 February 1869 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Burial	She was buried in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Children with Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846

Daughter	Deborah Merritt b. 6 November 1791, d. 1846
Daughter	Ann Merritt b. 26 October 1795
Son	Abraham Merritt b. 13 January 1797
Son	Caleb Merritt b. 14 March 1798
Daughter	Sarah Merritt b. 15 December 1800, d. 6 June 1840
Son	Isaac Merritt b. 15 March 1802, d. 14 February 1834
Daughter	Elizabeth Merritt b. 24 May 1805, d. 10 January 1888
Son	Gilbert Robinson Merritt+ b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
Daughter	Phebe Merritt b. 10 January 1811, d. 9 March 1885
Son	Benjamin Merritt b. 10 July 1813, d. 25 August 1882
Daughter	Mary Merritt b. 1 December 1816, d. 27 May 1907

Citations

[S266] LDS, Ancestral File (TM)., CD-ROM (Salt Lake City, Utah: July 1996 (c), data as of 2 January 1996), Compiled records. Hereinafter cited as Ancestral File (TM).

Deborah Merritt

F, #8074, b. 6 November 1791, d. 1846

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth	Deborah Merritt was born on 6 November 1791.
Death	She died in 1846.

Ann Merritt

F, #8075, b. 26 October 1795

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Name	Ann Merritt was also known as Ann Golding.¹
Birth	She was born on 26 October 1795.
Marriage	She married Henry Golding son of Stephen Golding and Nancy Gerow.¹

Partner with Henry Golding

Citations

[S6548] Correspondence with Debbie Mountain, by David A. Walker, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Abraham Merritt

M, #8076, b. 13 January 1797

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth

Abraham Merritt was born on 13 January 1797.

Caleb Merritt

M, #8077, b. 14 March 1798

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth

Caleb Merritt was born on 14 March 1798.

Sarah Merritt

F, #8078, b. 15 December 1800, d. 6 June 1840

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth	Sarah Merritt was born on 15 December 1800, in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Death	She died on 6 June 1840 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Isaac Merritt

M, #8079, b. 15 March 1802, d. 14 February 1834

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth	Isaac Merritt was born on 15 March 1802.
Death	He died on 14 February 1834 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in Merritt and Slipp Cemetery, Queenstown, Queens County, New BrunswickG. Inscription: In / Memory of / Isaac Merritt / Died / 14th Feb. 1834 / Aged 31 years.¹ Tombstone, Isaac Merritt (1802-1834). Merritt and Slipp Cemetery, Queenstown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Citations

[S11846] Cemetery Marker, Merritt and Slipp Cemetery, Queenstown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Isaac Merritt, tombstone inscription & photograph; David A. Walker, 2 August 2001.

Elizabeth Merritt

F, #8080, b. 24 May 1805, d. 10 January 1888

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth	Elizabeth Merritt was born on 24 May 1805.
Death	She died on 10 January 1888.

Phebe Merritt

F, #8081, b. 10 January 1811, d. 9 March 1885

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth	Phebe Merritt was born on 10 January 1811, in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Death	She died on 9 March 1885 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Benjamin Merritt

M, #8082, b. 10 July 1813, d. 25 August 1882

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth	Benjamin Merritt was born on 10 July 1813.
Death	He died on 25 August 1882 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Mary Merritt

F, #8083, b. 1 December 1816, d. 27 May 1907

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Father	Gilbert Merritt b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
Mother	Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869

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Birth	Mary Merritt was born on 1 December 1816, in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Death	She died on 27 May 1907 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.