Legislator Details
Nelson B. Merritt
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/22/1914
City: Detroit MI
County: Wayne
Country: USA
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Marital Information:
Married Lucile Beaver of Hemlock MI on December 29, 1939; one child, Janice Kay Merritt
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service: United States Navy
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Education:
Grosse Pointe public schools
Detroit Tech
Detroit College of Law
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Clark N. & Nellie L. Merritt
Notable Facts:
Received law degree & admitted to practice in 1937.
Commissioned in 1943 by the US Navy & served on active duty until January 15, 1946.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central Michigan College of Education, Judiciary , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Printing , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
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City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: Midland
District Description: County of Midland
Date Elected: 11/5/1946
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1947
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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