Samuel A. Merritt (Maryland politician) explained

Samuel A. Merritt
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1874
Term End:1876
Birth Name:Samuel Augustus Merritt
Death Place:Locust Grove, Kent County, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse:Laura Rasin
Children:4

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Merritt . 1960-07-26 . The Evening Sun . 31 . . 2024-07-06.
  2. News: Samuel A. Merritt... . 1904-08-06 . . 3 . . 2024-07-06.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Kent County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2008-08-22 . 2024-07-06.
  4. News: Merritt . 1955-07-14 . The Evening Sun . 48 . . 2024-07-06.
  5. News: Chesley–Merritt . 1913-10-12 . . 26 . . 2024-07-06.