Legislator Details


Elias W. Merrill
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/2/1812
City:
County:
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/26/1902
City: Muskegon, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/29/1902
City: Muskegon, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Sarah A. Titcomb; children: 5, George W., Anna (Smith), Ellen (Hovey), Lida (Worden) and 1 other

Number of Children: 5


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, lumberman, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Elias and Dorothy "Dolly" (Locke) Merrill.

Notable Facts:
Born in Maine


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Enrolled Bills, Manufactures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 30
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Harbors
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Ottawa County
District Description: Ottawa County

Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1857 p.38; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1880; SeekMI