William hamilton merritt biography sample
Biography of the Hon. W. H. Merritt : Merritt, Jedediah ....
William Hamilton Merritt
Upper Canada businessman and politician
For other people named William Merritt, see William Merritt (disambiguation).
William Hamilton Merritt | |
|---|---|
| In office 1832–1841 | |
| Preceded by | John Warren |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| In office 1841–1860 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| In office 1860–1862 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | James G.
Currie |
| Born | July 3, 1793 (1793-07-03) Bedford, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 5, 1862(1862-07-05) (aged 69) Cornwall Canal |
| Resting place | Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Ontario |
| Spouse | Catharine Prendergast |
| Children | Four sons and two daughters, including Thomas Rodman Merritt, M.P.
(son) |
| Occupation | Landowner, businessman |
| Allegiance | Britain |
| Branch/service | Upper Canada militia |
| Unit | 2nd Lincoln Militia |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Queenston Heights Battle of Lundy's Lane |
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