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Dudley Merrill, b. 1838 London, Middlesex, Ontario
Hello -
I hate to ask for help, but I would really appreciate any information on my Merrill family. Here is what I have so far:
Dudley Merrill married (maybe a 2nd marriage?) 1880, Furnas County, Nebraska. On his marriage license he said he was born 1838, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada to John Merrill (Irish?) and Mary Reed (b. Vermont, USA). I believe I found John Merrill on census. I found church records for that time period (1830's) of a Moses Merrill (born USA?) and family in the area, Protestant. He appears to be a minister. I have no clue how they are related, or if they are, although I suspect they probably are related.
There was a man named Moses Merrill, who was a missionary to the Native Americans in very early Nebraska. I have found nothing on any relationship to Dudley, but there were few records back then. Any records would probably be through the church, unknown.
I have my doubts Dudley Merrill came from Ireland. I have many good reasons to think he was probably of Scotch-Irish descent and from New England, USA, because his children are named the same as those in the New England Merrill families. I cannot find Dudley's family in New England. There were many Merrill and Reed families. I need something more specific to use as a base to go back farther.
The last item - after 1892, but before 1900, Dudley Merrill disappeared. My great-grandmother said he went on a trip to visit his family and died. I do not know if this is true. I have found nothing. I think I have maybe found some of Dudley's siblings living in the USA, not sure, but I believe some of his family may have remained in Ontario. He may have died there? His wife and children had moved to another location by 1900.
I would appreciate anything you can find on this family.
Thank you,
Rosemary
I hate to ask for help, but I would really appreciate any information on my Merrill family. Here is what I have so far:
Dudley Merrill married (maybe a 2nd marriage?) 1880, Furnas County, Nebraska. On his marriage license he said he was born 1838, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada to John Merrill (Irish?) and Mary Reed (b. Vermont, USA). I believe I found John Merrill on census. I found church records for that time period (1830's) of a Moses Merrill (born USA?) and family in the area, Protestant. He appears to be a minister. I have no clue how they are related, or if they are, although I suspect they probably are related.
There was a man named Moses Merrill, who was a missionary to the Native Americans in very early Nebraska. I have found nothing on any relationship to Dudley, but there were few records back then. Any records would probably be through the church, unknown.
I have my doubts Dudley Merrill came from Ireland. I have many good reasons to think he was probably of Scotch-Irish descent and from New England, USA, because his children are named the same as those in the New England Merrill families. I cannot find Dudley's family in New England. There were many Merrill and Reed families. I need something more specific to use as a base to go back farther.
The last item - after 1892, but before 1900, Dudley Merrill disappeared. My great-grandmother said he went on a trip to visit his family and died. I do not know if this is true. I have found nothing. I think I have maybe found some of Dudley's siblings living in the USA, not sure, but I believe some of his family may have remained in Ontario. He may have died there? His wife and children had moved to another location by 1900.
I would appreciate anything you can find on this family.
Thank you,
Rosemary
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Permalink Reply by Patricia Ann Carson on
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Rosemary: I have Dudley and his family.
Here is what you seek below
Dudley Merrill born 1788-1879
Wife Nancy 1792-1833 emigrated from New Hampshire to upper Canada in 1818. The following year they settled on Pt Lot 6 Con A in the broken front or gore receiving the patent for this land from the crown in 1825. Dudley was appointed as one of the townships road masters in 1820. He also obained 140 acres at lot 5 Concession A in 1838.
Dudley and Nancy had 7 children:
Chauncey,
Lodema,
Hannah
George H
Menerva
Elizabeth
Louis
I have who they married if you wish them
plea let me know if you would like mre ok
I live in London Ontario.
Pat Carsonr -
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Rosemary I have about 4 generations on this family if you would like to compare children I can give you the rest of them talk to you soon Pat Carson this is an older Dudley Merrill but I have the latest branches. I have the London Township book it covers a large range of Merrill families and their offspring. Please let me know as Dudley actually married three times. Pat Carson
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Permalink Reply by Rosemary Taylor on
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Patricia -
Wow! This is more on these Merrill than I have ever found.
I think I am going to need the 4 generations, because I do not see Dudley, b. 1838, and John who was listed as his father.
This is amazing. Thank you so much!
Rosemary -
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The Merrill names in my grandmother's family ( her siblings) were:
Dudley
Cora
Maude
Priscilla
Adelade or Addie/Ada
Anna Belle
Mary Alice or Mayme
Frank Albert
Thomas -
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