Samuel A. Merritt (Maryland politician)
Samuel A. Merritt | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Kent County district | |
| In office 1874–1876 Serving with Jesse K. Hines | |
| Preceded by | James W. Hurtt and William B. Wilmer |
| Succeeded by | Stephen A. Boyer and Lewin Usilton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Augustus Merritt |
| Died | (aged 74) Locust Grove, Kent County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laura Rasin |
| Children | 4 |
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Samuel Augustus Merritt (died July 29, 1904) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Kent County.
Biography[edit]
Samuel Augustus Merritt[1] was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Kent County from 1874 to 1876.[2][3] He worked in agriculture in upper Kent County.[2]
Merritt married Laura Rasin, daughter of Unit Rasin. They had four children, Henrietta Elizabeth, Mrs. H. N. McCampbell, Samuel A. and Macall Medford.[1][2][4][5] He died on July 29, 1904, aged 74, at his near Locust Grove, Kent County.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Merritt". The Evening Sun. July 26, 1960. p. 31. Retrieved July 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Samuel A. Merritt..." Cecil Whig. August 6, 1904. p. 3. Retrieved July 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Kent County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. August 22, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Merritt". The Evening Sun. July 14, 1955. p. 48. Retrieved July 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Chesley–Merritt". The Baltimore Sun. October 12, 1913. p. 26. Retrieved July 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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