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
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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
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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
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