Legislator Details
Joel C. Merriman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 64
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/23/1852
City: South Butler, NY
County: Wayne County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/11/1934
City: Deckerville, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/14/1934
City: Deckerville, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Downing Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Anne M. Clark, 4/13/1879;children: 10, Oscar B., Olive, Chauncy G., Lewis C., Joel C., David P., Charles, Willis S. and Henry H. and 1 other
Number of Children: 10
Background
Religion: Syracuse, NY
Military Service:
Occupation: blacksmith, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools of South Lowell, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Chauncy G. and Susan (Porter) Merriman. He came to Michigan with his family at age 16, settling in Lowell. He moved to Wheatland Township, Sanilac County in 1882 and began farming.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ionia State Hospital , Liquor Traffic , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Military Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Deckerville
County of Residence Sanilac
District: Sanilac
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Michigan Reformatory , Military Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Deckerville
County of Residence Sanilac
District: Sanilac
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: