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William Mead¹

• Father: Nathaniel Mead¹ b. 1728, d. 1814
• Mother: Charity Bush¹ b. 27 Mar 1729

• Birth*: William was born circa 1770.¹
• He was the son of Nathaniel Mead and Charity Bush.¹

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2006

William Mead¹

• Note*: For an excellent study of the origins of William Mead, obtain a copy of Gordon L. Remington's article "The English Origin of William Mead of Stamford, Conn.", The American Genealogist, January 1998, Number 289, Vol. 73, No. 1. He discusses the three generations before William in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
  
  
• Marriage*: William married Philip (?), England.²
• Birth*: William was born circa 1592, Hertfordshire, England.²
• Baptism: William was baptized on 27 December 1592 at Watford, Hertfordshire, England.²

• Last Edited: 29 Apr 2006

William L. Mead¹

• Father: Peter Mead¹ b. Jul 1861
• Mother: Catherine (?)¹ b. Dec 1862

• Birth*: William was born in February 1890, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Peter Mead and Catherine (?).¹

• Last Edited: 3 Sep 2005

Charles Mentzel

• Occupation*: Charles was mining engineer. Per Hattie's grandson, Larry Kloess Jr., "He travelled extensively during their marriage to Canadian mines, and mines in Central and South America. He became rather famous in his discovering and managing the opening of the two famous emerald mines in the Andes section of Colombia."¹
• Birth*: Charles was born on 23 October 1881, New York.²
• Marriage*: Charles married Hattie Ball, daughter of Philip M. Ball and Adelia Bloomer, in 1923, New York, They met while Hattie was working as a nurse in New York City, and he was a patient there.
• Death*: Charles died on 1 June 1949, New York City, New York, New York, at age 67.¹
• Burial*: Charles was buried, Ferncliff Cemetery, 280 Secor Rd, Hartsdale, Westchester, New York, (Cremated).

• Last Edited: 13 Aug 2005

Abraham Lincoln Merritt¹

• Father: Alexander Y. Merritt¹ b. 1827, d. bt 1867 - 1870
• Mother: Esther Anna Fisher¹ b. 1833

• Birth*: Abraham was born in October 1866, Westchester, New York.¹
• He was the son of Alexander Y. Merritt and Esther Anna Fisher.¹
• Marriage*: Abraham married Bertha (?) in 1908.²
• Census*: Abraham appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at 251 Seymour, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, as Head, age 41,married twice, married 2 years, Railroad Yardmaster, homeowner, with Bertha, wife, age 20, no children, and two boarders, Joseph Moulton, age 65, Delivery Clerk, Railroad, from New Hampshire, and George Lund, 35, Billing Clerk, Railroad, from Denmark.

• Last Edited: 3 Oct 2005

Adelaide/Eveline Merritt

• Father: Alpheus Merritt b. 1832
• Mother: Georgianna (?) (?) b. bt 1843 - 1845

• Birth*: Adelaide/Eveline was born in 1864, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• She was the daughter of Alpheus Merritt and Georgianna (?) (?).

• Last Edited: 23 Jan 2005

Alexander Merritt¹

• Father: Alexander Y. Merritt¹ b. 1827, d. bt 1867 - 1870
• Mother: Jemima (?)¹ b. 1820, d. bt 1850 - 1860

• Birth*: Alexander was born on 7 March 1848, Rye, Westchester, New York, , Dr. Sands' record does not give the mother's name, so I am not sure if his mother was Jemima or Esther.^1,2
• He was the son of Alexander Y. Merritt and Jemima (?).¹

• Last Edited: 20 Aug 2005

Alexander Y. Merritt¹

• Birth*: Alexander was born in 1827.²
• Marriage*: Alexander married Jemima (?) circa 1845.²
• Marriage*: Alexander married Esther Anna Fisher, daughter of Eliza (?), between 1848 and 1857.
• Census: Alexander appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Rye, Westchester, New York, as 29, Tailor, with Jemima, 30, Edgar 4, Alexander 2, and Thomas Munroe, 23 Tailor. Many other Merritt's on same page.²
• Census*: Alexander appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 at Pound Ridge, Rye, Westchester, New York, as Alex, 37, Merchant Tailor, 3000 real estate, 10,000 personal, with Esther A. 27, Lucretia 16, Edgar 14, Alexander 12, John 8, Roderick 3, Gabriel 9 months.¹
• Directory*: As of 1866 Alexander was listed in the Port Chester, New York directory at Lyon's Point as a Tailor. (Gopsill's Westchester County Directory).
• Death*: Alexander died between 1867 and 1870, Westchester, New York.^1,3

• Last Edited: 3 Aug 2006

Alpheus Merritt¹

• Father: John A. Merritt¹ b. 1810, d. 21 Apr 1861
• Mother: Lavinia Mead¹ b. 20 Jul 1809, d. 24 Mar 1882

• Birth*: Alpheus was born in 1832, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of John A. Merritt and Lavinia Mead.¹
• Marriage*: Alpheus married Georgianna (?) (?) circa 1861.²
• Census*: Alpheus appeared on the census of 1870 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Head, age 38, Painter, with $1000 in real estate, b. Conn., wife Georginiana, age 27, Keeping house, b. New York, Lewellyn, age 8, in school, Adelaide, 6, in school, and Lena, 3, all 3 born in Conn.²
• Census: Alpheus appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at North Castle, Westchester, New York, as head, age 45, Painter, wife Georgianna, 35, keeping house, Llewelling, 17, Works at Painting, Eveline, 15, at home, Lennie (?) 12, at school, Norman (?), 9 at school. Lavinia Mead, his mother, is also in the household, but was omitted in error, and is listed two pages later. Amos Mead is on this page also.³

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2005

Edgar Merritt¹

• Father: Alexander Y. Merritt¹ b. 1827, d. bt 1867 - 1870
• Mother: Jemima (?)¹ b. 1820, d. bt 1850 - 1860

• Birth*: Edgar was born on 22 December 1845, Rye, Westchester, New York.^1,2
• He was the son of Alexander Y. Merritt and Jemima (?).¹

• Last Edited: 20 Aug 2005

Edwin L. Merritt

• Father: John F. Merritt b. Nov 1851
• Mother: Emma Louise Holly b. 12 Nov 1850, d. 24 Jan 1910

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Edwin was born in 1875, Port Chester, Westchester, New York.
• He was the son of John F. Merritt and Emma Louise Holly.
• (Witness) Census: Edwin L. Merritt appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 in the household of John F. Merritt at Rye, Westchester, New York, (See record of John F. Merritt for details.).
• Marriage*: Edwin married Sadie Elizabeth (?) in 1898, Port Chester, Westchester, New York.¹
• Census*: Edwin appeared on the census of 1910 at 36 Parker, ED 118, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, as Edwin L., Head, age 34, Tinner, Plumbing Ind., married 12 years, Sadie, wife, 34, 2nd marriage, 6 children, 3 living. Nolan George?, stepson, 18, father b. Mass.,Clerk at Packard Frey Something? Merritt, John, son, 11, and Florence, daughter, age 7? and a boarder from Argentina.¹
• Census: Edwin appeared on the census of 4 January 1920 at next to 14 Harvey St., Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Head, written Edwin, but indexed Edward. The house number says x. It is listed between 15 Prospect St and 14 Harvey St. Today, it is Hervey St. Edwin listed as 44, Sheet Metal Worker, owns home with mortgage, with Ernest Nolan, son, 27, Purchasing Agent, John E. Merritt, 20, Salesman, and Florence H., 16.²
• Census: Edwin appeared on the census of 1930 at 3 William Street, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Head, owner, value $10,000, age 54, married at age 32, Sheet Metal Worker, Bolts (?), not veteran, wife Sady E., age 54., her parents listed as born "United States". Address possibly Peck Close, but appears to be William St. There is a John Merritt further up the page, with wife Georgianna, but he says age 31, and John should be 25.³
• Death*: Edwin died on 11 May 1931, 3 Harvey Street, East Port Chester, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, from heart attack and stroke.
• Obituary*: Greenwich News and Graphic 12 May 1931 Obituary: "Edwin L. Merritt died at his home, 3 Harvey Street, East Port Chester yesterday at 12:55 p.m., aged 55 years. Mr. Merritt suffered a slight stroke on April 1 last, and last Saturday night and yesterday was seized with heart attacks, causing his death.
  Mr. Merritt was born in Port Chester, the son of the late John F. and Emily Holly Merritt. He was a well known contractor in sheet and metal work. For twenty-six years he was with George Mertz in East Port Chester. Mr. Merritt was a member of the Spanish War Veterans, the Firemen's Benevolent Association and Knights of Pythias in Port Chester. He had resided in East Port Chester about 15 years.
  Besides his widow, Sadie Elizabeth Merritt, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alan T. Johnson, of View Street, East Port Chester, and John Edwin Merritt, of Betsy Brown Road, Port Chester, a real estate broker, and G. Ernest Nolan, of Riverside.
  The funeral will be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the late home, the Rev. Charles Schweikert, past of the Baptist Church, Port Chester officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye."⁴
• Burial*: Edwin was buried on 14 May 1931, Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York.

• Last Edited: 6 Nov 2005

Ella N. Merritt¹

• Father: Alexander Y. Merritt¹ b. 1827, d. bt 1867 - 1870
• Mother: Esther Anna Fisher¹ b. 1833

• Married Name: Her married name was Tompkins.
• Marriage*: Ella married Alexander Tompkins.²
• Birth*: Ella was born in June 1863, Westchester, New York.¹
• She was the daughter of Alexander Y. Merritt and Esther Anna Fisher.¹
• (Witness) Census: Ella N. Merritt appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 in the household of Alexander Tompkins at 76 Haseco Avenue, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, (See record of Alexander Tompkins for details.).
• Census*: Ella appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at 76 Haseco, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, as Head, 56, widowed, with 5 boarders, all public school teachers except the first, Lillian G. Herlyn, 25, Bookkeeper. The other boarders were Marion Durand, 25, Beatrice P. Boyd,25, Eleanor Sheffield,25, and Anna (?) A. Smith, 22.³

• Last Edited: 4 Oct 2005

Emily A. Merritt¹

• Father: Capt. Lewis A. Merritt¹ b. 22 Apr 1812, d. 8 May 1894
• Mother: Elmaretta Hubbard¹ b. 3 Jun 1815, d. 16 Feb 1897

• Married Name: Her married name was Husted.¹
• Birth*: Emily was born in 1842, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• She was the daughter of Capt. Lewis A. Merritt and Elmaretta Hubbard.¹
• Marriage*: Emily married William E. Husted.¹
• Death*: Emily died in 1891, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• Burial*: Emily was buried, Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹

• Last Edited: 4 Sep 2006

Florence H. Merritt¹

• Father: Edwin L. Merritt b. 1875, d. 11 May 1931
• Mother: Sadie Elizabeth (?) b. 1876

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Married Name: Her married name was Johnson.
• Birth*: Florence was born circa 1903, Port Chester, Westchester, New York.²
• She was the daughter of Edwin L. Merritt and Sadie Elizabeth (?).
• (Witness) Census: Florence H. Merritt appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Edwin L. Merritt at 36 Parker, ED 118, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, (See record of Edwin L. Merritt for details.).²
• (Witness) Census: Florence H. Merritt appeared on the census of 4 January 1920 in the household of Edwin L. Merritt at next to 14 Harvey St., Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of Edwin L. Merritt for details.).¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2005

Gabriel Merritt¹

• Father: Alexander Y. Merritt¹ b. 1827, d. bt 1867 - 1870
• Mother: Esther Anna Fisher¹ b. 1833

• Birth*: Gabriel was born in December 1859, Pound Ridge, Westchester, New York.¹
• He was the son of Alexander Y. Merritt and Esther Anna Fisher.¹

• Last Edited: 20 Aug 2005

George Merritt¹

• Father: John A. Merritt¹ b. 1810, d. 21 Apr 1861
• Mother: Lavinia Mead¹ b. 20 Jul 1809, d. 24 Mar 1882

• Birth*: George was born in 1841, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of John A. Merritt and Lavinia Mead.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jan 2005

Jessie Merritt

• Father: John F. Merritt b. Nov 1851
• Mother: Emma Louise Holly b. 12 Nov 1850, d. 24 Jan 1910

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Jessie was born in 1876, Port Chester, Westchester, New York.
• She was the daughter of John F. Merritt and Emma Louise Holly.
• (Witness) Census: Jessie Merritt appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 in the household of John F. Merritt at Rye, Westchester, New York, (See record of John F. Merritt for details.).
• Marriage*: Jessie married Charles S. Britton in 1898.¹
• Married Name: As of 1898,her married name was Britton.
• (Witness) Census: Jessie Merritt appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 in the household of Charles S. Britton at 72 Haseco, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, (See record of Charles S. Britton for details.).¹
• (Witness) Census: Jessie Merritt appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 in the household of Charles S. Britton at 72 Haseco, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, (See record of Charles S. Britton for details.).
• (Witness) Census: Jessie Merritt appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Charles S. Britton at 72 Haseco, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, (See record of Charles S. Britton for details.).²
• Death*: Jessie died after 1930, Princess Anne, Maryland.
• Burial*: Jessie was buried, Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Undated Clipping in Grannie's scrapbook.
• Obituary*: Obituary: Undated obituary: Mrs. Jessie Britton, wife of Charles S. Britton and daughter of the late John F. Merritt, well known Port Chester builder, died last night at her home in Princess Anne, Maryland. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Britton is survived by a son, Charles S. Britton, Jr. The Brittons formerly resided for many years at 76 Haseco Avenue. The funeral will be held from the Craft Memorial Home here.
  
  Mrs. Britton Rites:
  Mrs. Jessie M. Britton, who died at Princess Anne, Maryland, on Friday, was buried this morning at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Craft Memorial Home (Robert W. Schnautz). Dana Woodman, reader of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Port Chester, officiated at the services in the Memorial Home and at the grave.

• Last Edited: 3 Oct 2005

John A. Merritt¹

• Birth*: John was born in 1810.¹
• Marriage*: John married Lavinia Mead, daughter of Selah Mead and Sarah Wilson, circa 1830.¹
• Census: John appeared on the census of 1840 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Head, with one male under 5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 15-20, one female 20-30. In agriculture. Living a few houses from John Merritt, Seely Mead, and Solomon Guernsey.²
• Probate: His was listed in the probate records in 1846 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, Merritt, John A., of Greenwich, Mar. 31, 1846, the application of his relative Solomon Guernsey of Greenwich for the appointment of a conservator, page 87. Apr. 1846, Thomas A. Mead appointed conservator for said incompetent, page 86. Petition for leave to sell the real estate of said incompetent, and sale ordered, page 301.
  Prior entries possibly related.
  Merritt, John, late of Greenwich, June 6, 1843, Maria Merritt of Greenwich, guardian of Theodore Merritt, Elizabeth Merritt, James H. Merritt, and Phineas Merritt, all of Greenwich, asked leave to sell the interest of said minors in the real estate of decedent in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 256. Real estate sold to John A. Merritt, and report of sale filed Mar. 26, 1844, page 257.
  Merritt, John, late of Greenwich, Oct. 2, 1841, letters of administration on his estate granted to Curtiss Merritt of Rye and John A. Merritt of Greenwich, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 104. Inventory taken by Thomas A. Mead and David Brown, and filed Nov. 26, 1841, page 104.³
  
  
• Probate Record: John was listed in probate records on 31 March 1846 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, as follows: Petition for Conservator: To the Court of Probate for the District of Stamford to be holden at the Probate office in Stamford in said District on the 13th day of April 1846. The petition of Solomon Gurnsey of Greenwich in said District respectfully sheweth that he is a relative of John A. Meritt of said Greenwich. That the said Meritt is at times deranged and in consequence thereof incapable of managing his affairs. That he owns real and personal estate in said Greenwich and his own interest and that of his family require that some person should be appointed by said Court as the Conservator of said Meritt for the purpose of taking care of and managing the person and property of said Meritt. Whereupon your petitioner prays that some mete person may be appointed as the Conservator of said Meritt pursuant to the Statue (?) in such case provided and he as in duty bound will ever pray (?). Dated at Stamford the 31st day of March A.D. 1846. Solomon Gurnsey.
  
  By authority of the State of Connecticut, you are hereby commanded to summons John A. Meritt named in the foregoing petition, and the Selectmen of said town of Greenwich to appear before the Court of Probate for the District of Stamford at the Probate office in said Stamford on the 13th day of April 1846, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon then and there to answer with the foregoing petition and showing cause if any they have why the prayer thereof should not be granted and you are to summon them by leaving a copy of this petition and citation with said Meritt and with said Selectmen at least twelve days before said 13th of April. Hereof Paid (?) (?) legal services and return make. Dated at Stamford March 31, 1846. William J. Minor, Justice of Peace.⁴
• Probate Record: John was listed in probate records on 4 April 1846 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as follows: Fairfield County Ss. Greenwich. I hereby certify that by virtue of the within petition to me directed, I have left true and attested copies, one with the within named John A. Meritt & also one with the Selectmen of the town of Greenwich. Attest Benjamin J. Husted, Constable of Greenwich.
  Fees: Travel to serve 11 miles, .55.
  2 copies " ---------------------------1.00
  3 Endorsement---------------------.36
  Return 5 miles----------------------.25
  $2.16.
• Probate Record: John was listed in probate records on 20 February 1847 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as follows: Petition by Thomas A. Mead: To the Court of Probate for the District of Stamford. The Petition of Thomas A. Mead of Greenwich, in said District, respectfully showeth that he is Conservator of John A. Merritt of said Greenwich, who is a lunatic and distracted person. That said John A. is the owner in fee of a certain tract of land lying in said Greenwich in quantity forty acres (more or less) with buildings thereon. Bounded Northerly by land of David Brown, Easterly by highway in part and partly by land of Amos & William L. M. Mead, Thomas A. Mead and the land of Benajah Bouton, Southerly by land belonging to the heirs of Bradley Redfield deceased and land of Amos & William L.M. Mead. Westerly by land of the heirs of Bradley Redfield, and the said Amos & William L.M. Mead. That there are sundry debts charges and claims against the said John A the ward of the petitioner that has become absolutely necessary to be liquidated & satisfied out of said lands. That the annual income of his estate is inadequate for his support and the payment of the interest on said claims. That his interest would be greatly promoted by a sale of the premises above described, or so much as would liquidate the claims against the same. That said land is valued at about two thousand six hundred dollars. He therefore prays for leave to sell the same pursuant to the Statute in such cases made & provided. Greenwich February 20th 1847, Thom A. Mead, Conservator
  
  At a Court of Probate holden at Greenwich, within and for the District of Stamford, the 20th day of February, A.D. 1847.
  Ordered - That the foregoing petition be heard upon its merits and determined at the Probate Office in Greenwich, on the 13th day of March 1847. at nine o'clock A. M. and that notice of the pendency thereof be given to the Selectmen of said Greenwich and to all persons intereted therein, by the publication of this order in the Stamford Advocate, at least three weeks successively before the said 13th day of March. Ephraim Golden, Judge.⁴
• Probate Record: John was listed in probate records on 27 February 1847 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as follows: Conservator's Petition: We hereby acknowledge that reasonable notice of the pendency of the petition of Thomas A. Mead, Conservator of John A. Meritt for the sale of the real estate of the said John A. Meritt to the Court of Probate for the District of Stamford, dated February 20th 1847 has been given to the Selectmen of the Town of Greenwich. Greenwich, February 27th 1847. Titus Mead, Selectmen, Gideon Close of Greenwich.
  
• Probate Record: John was listed in probate records on 23 March 1847 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as follows: Thomas A. Mead's petition: At a Court of Probate holden at Greenwich, within and for the District of Stamford, March 23rd 1847.
  Notice of the pendency of the application of Thomas A. Mead, having pursuant to the order of this Court been given, for the sale of real estate of John A. Meritt. And this Court upon the representation of the Conservator named in said application, no other person appearing to contest said application, or evidence to rebut the same, finds at an adjournment from the 13th of March of said Court, the facts therein stated to be true, and doth thereupon order and decree, that the whole of the said real estate described in the petitioner's application or so much thereof as in the opinion or judgement of the Conservator Thomas A. Mead of said John A. Meritt, as shall be deemed reasonable and proper by him, the said Conservator, be sold; and that the said Conservator sell the same either at public or private sale, on his, the said Conservator first giving bond to said Court according to law. Ephraim Golden, Judge.
• Anecdote*: This may be, and probably is, totally unrelated, but the 1860 census of Thomas A. Mead, John A. Merritt's conservator, lists in the final column Insane and the rest is difficult, could say, Insane man in home. However, in 1860, John A. Merritt is listed in the census with Lavinia in Brooklyn.⁵
  
• Census: John appeared on the census of 1860 at Ward 4, District 2, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, as age 50, spelled of John A. Merrett, occupation column blank, with Lauria, age 50., Geo. age 18, Mary J, 17, Seamstress, and Sarah J. Peck, age 24, Seamstress. All listed as born CT except Sarah, NY. Sarah is Lavinia's niece, and is married to Joseph A. Peck at the time, who is living in Greenwich in the household of Humphrey Denton, with his mother.
• Death*: John died on 21 April 1861, at age 51.¹
• Burial*: John was buried on 23 April 1861, Union Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, (burial dt. est.).¹

• Last Edited: 21 Apr 2005

John A. Merritt Jr.¹

• Father: John A. Merritt¹ b. 1810, d. 21 Apr 1861
• Mother: Lavinia Mead¹ b. 20 Jul 1809, d. 24 Mar 1882

• Birth*: John was born in 1836, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of John A. Merritt and Lavinia Mead.¹
• Census*: John appeared on the census of 1870 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as age 34, Occupation Quarry, Real estate $1000, b. Conn, with Harriett, 33, Keeping House, Wm. G. 14, Adaline, 12, Amos, 8, Stella, 5, Mary E, 2, and child, 8 months.Next to Nehem (Nehemiah?) Mead, wife Ophelia, and fmly and other Meads on page.²

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2005

John Edwin Merritt

John Edwin Merritt was the son of Edwin and Sadie Merritt, and the grandson of Emma Louise Holly Merritt. His sister was Jessie Merritt, who married Charles Britton. They all lived in Port Chester and East Port Chester.

• Father: Edwin L. Merritt b. 1875, d. 11 May 1931
• Mother: Sadie Elizabeth (?) b. 1876

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: John was born in 1899, Port Chester, Westchester, New York.
• He was the son of Edwin L. Merritt and Sadie Elizabeth (?).
• (Witness) Census: John Edwin Merritt appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Edwin L. Merritt at 36 Parker, ED 118, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, (See record of Edwin L. Merritt for details.).¹
• (Witness) Census: John Edwin Merritt appeared on the census of 4 January 1920 in the household of Edwin L. Merritt at next to 14 Harvey St., Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of Edwin L. Merritt for details.).²
• Marriage*: John married Georgianna W. Fisher, daughter of Edward Fischer and Agnes (?), in 1925.³
• Census*: John appeared on the census of 7 May 1930 at 27 William Street, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Head, Renting, $35/mo., owns radio, age 31, married at age 26, b. NY and parents b. NY, Occupation: Real estate, Insurance. Georgiana, wife, age 28, married at age 23, b. CT, father b. Germany, mother b. Scotland. Living in dwelling of Georgiana's parents.³
• Address*: As of 12 May 1931, John lived at Betsy Brown Road, Port Chester, Westchester, New York.
• Occupation*: On 12 May 1931 John was a real estate broker.

• Last Edited: 12 Oct 2007

John F. Merritt

• Father: Alexander Y. Merritt¹ b. 1827, d. bt 1867 - 1870
• Mother: Esther Anna Fisher b. 1833

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: John was born in November 1851, Rye, Westchester, New York.²
• He was the son of Alexander Y. Merritt and Esther Anna Fisher.¹
• (Witness) Census: John F. Merritt appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 in the household of Alexander Y. Merritt at Pound Ridge, Rye, Westchester, New York, (See record of Alexander Y. Merritt for details.).¹
• (Witness) Census: John F. Merritt appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Esther Anna Fisher at Port Chester, Westchester, New York, (See record of Esther Anna Fisher for details.).³
• Marriage*: John married Emma Louise Holly, daughter of William Henry Holly and Margaret McQueen, between 1870 and 1875, Port Chester, Westchester, New York.
• Census*: John appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Rye, Westchester, New York, as separate family in dwelling of Esther Brundage Merritt. John F is 27, carpenter, with wife Emma, 27, keeping house, Edwin 5 and Jesse, 4. Jesse is listed as male. All shown b. NY, parents NY, except Emma's father Conn. This is incorrect because Emma's mother was b. Scotland.
• Census: John appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at 72 Haseco, Port Chester Village, Rye Town, Westchester, New York, as as Head, b. Nov 1851, age 48, m. 27 yrs, contractor, with Emma, b. Nov 1851, 2 children, 2 living, Charles Britton, Head Oct 1873, age 26, m. 2yrs, b. New Jersey and parents also. Under Occupation it says "Tea and Coffee." Jessie, wife, b. May 1876, age 24, 0 children. Is the other listing of John F. with Esther the same John F??²
• Directory*: Between 1910 and 1911 John F. Merritt was listed in the directory for 72 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, Westchester, New York as Merritt John F., (John F. Merritt & Co., ) h 72 Haseco av, Merritt John F. & Co., (John F. Merritt), bldrs, 207 Irving av.⁴

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2005

Lena Merritt¹

• Father: Alpheus Merritt¹ b. 1832
• Mother: Georgianna (?) (?)¹ b. bt 1843 - 1845

• Birth*: Lena was born in 1867, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• She was the daughter of Alpheus Merritt and Georgianna (?) (?).¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jan 2005

Capt. Lewis A. Merritt¹

• Birth*: Lewis was born on 22 April 1812.¹
• Marriage*: Lewis married Elmaretta Hubbard, daughter of John Hubbard and Sarah Holly, on 23 September 1834, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• Death*: Lewis died on 8 May 1894 at age 82.¹

• Last Edited: 4 Sep 2006

Llewellyn Merritt¹

• Father: Alpheus Merritt¹ b. 1832
• Mother: Georgianna (?) (?)¹ b. bt 1843 - 1845

• Birth*: Llewellyn was born in 1862, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Alpheus Merritt and Georgianna (?) (?).¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jan 2005

Mary J. Merritt¹

• Father: John A. Merritt¹ b. 1810, d. 21 Apr 1861
• Mother: Lavinia Mead¹ b. 20 Jul 1809, d. 24 Mar 1882

• Birth*: Mary was born in 1844, Connecticut.¹
• She was the daughter of John A. Merritt and Lavinia Mead.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jan 2005

Norman Merritt¹

• Father: Alpheus Merritt¹ b. 1832
• Mother: Georgianna (?) (?)¹ b. bt 1843 - 1845

• Birth*: Norman was born in 1871, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Alpheus Merritt and Georgianna (?) (?).¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jan 2005

Phebe Merritt¹

• Birth*: Phebe was born on 22 July 1768.¹
• Marriage*: Phebe married Benjamin Woolsey Lyon, son of James Lyon and Martha Lyon, on 5 February 1787, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• Married Name: As of 5 February 1787,her married name was Lyon.¹
• Death*: Phebe died on 31 March 1855 at age 86.¹
• Burial*: Phebe was buried, Byram Shore Cemetery, Old Lyon Farm, Byram Point, East Port Chester, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹

• Last Edited: 4 Sep 2006

Roderick Merritt¹

• Father: Alexander Y. Merritt¹ b. 1827, d. bt 1867 - 1870
• Mother: Esther Anna Fisher¹ b. 1833

• Birth*: Roderick was born in 1857, Westchester, New York.¹
• He was the son of Alexander Y. Merritt and Esther Anna Fisher.¹

• Last Edited: 20 Aug 2005

Sarah E. Merritt¹

• Father: John A. Merritt¹ b. 1810, d. 21 Apr 1861
• Mother: Lavinia Mead¹ b. 20 Jul 1809, d. 24 Mar 1882

• Birth*: Sarah was born in 1839, Connecticut.¹
• She was the daughter of John A. Merritt and Lavinia Mead.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jan 2005

Alvah Miller¹

• Birth*: Alvah was born on 12 June 1796.¹
• Marriage*: Alvah married Lois Holly, daughter of Jonah Holly and Lydia Banks, circa 1819.¹
• Census: Alvah appeared on the census of 1830 at Bedford, Westchester County, New York, as one male under 5, one male 5-9, one male 20's, one male 30's. One female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, one female 30's, one female 60's. Between Peter Miller and Zadock Mead.²
• Census*: Alvah appeared on the census of 1840 at Bedford, Westchester County, New York, as male 10-14, male 15-19, male 40-49. Female 5-9, femaile 15-19, two females in their 20's, female in her 40's.³
• Death*: Alvah died on 4 January 1852, Bedford, Westchester County, New York, at age 55.¹
• Burial*: Alvah was buried, Bedford Union Cemetery, Bedford, Westchester County, New York.⁴

• Last Edited: 10 Jun 2007