DAVID F. MERRITT

MERRITT, CLOUGH

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Date: 5/7/2005 at 01:37:05

MERRITT, David F., retired farmer; born Sept. 4, 1818, in Chautauqua Co., N. Y.; in 1851 came to Clayton Co., Iowa, and settled on Sec. 23, in Cass Tp.; in 1874 removed to West Union; he owns forty-two acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Mary J. Clough Nov. 10, 1852; she was born Feb. 21, 1833, in Chautauqua Co., N. Y.; had three children, two living - Frank and Fred. Are members of the Baptist Church. Is a Republican.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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