John H. Merrifield | |
|---|---|
 From the November 1902 issue of The Vermonter magazine | |
| Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1902–1906 | |
| Preceded by | Fletcher D. Proctor |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Cheney |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Newfane | |
| In office 1902–1906 | |
| Preceded by | George B. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Darwin A. Benson |
| In office 1896–1897 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene S. Weston |
| Succeeded by | William R. Rand |
| In office 1878–1882 | |
| Preceded by | Alvin B. Franklin |
| Succeeded by | Marshall O. Howe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 12, 1847 Newfane, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 1906 (aged 59) Brattleboro, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Williamsville Cemetery, Williamsville, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ella R. Stratton (m. 1886) |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Retail clerk Railroad station agent County clerk |
John H. Merrifield (June 12, 1847 – December 29, 1906) was a Vermont politician who served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives. Merrifield was a Republican.
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Biography
John Hastings Merrifield was born in Newfane, Vermont on June 12, 1847. He was educated at the common schools of Newfane and Springfield Wesleyan Seminary and became a farmer.[1]
He also operated a general merchandise store for several years, and later worked as Station Agent for the Vermont line of the B & W Railroad.[2]
Merrifield was associated with the Vermont House of Representatives for over 30 years, serving as engrossing clerk (1874–78), a member (1878–82, 1896), second assistant clerk (1882–88), first assistant clerk (1890), and clerk (1892–96).[3] Merrifield served again as a member from 1902 to 1906 and was Speaker of the House.[4]
He also held several town offices and was appointed county clerk for Windham County in 1897, serving until his death in Brattleboro on December 29, 1906.[5][6][7] He was buried at Williamsville Cemetery in Williamsville.
References
- ^ Vermont Secretary of State, Legislative Directory, 1876, page 100
- ^ Jacob G. Ullery, Men of Vermont Illustrated, 1894, page 274
- ^ Vermont Secretary of State, Legislative Directory, 1896, page 345
- ^ Vermont Archives and Records Administration, Speakers of the Vermont House of Representatives Since 1870 Archived April 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, 2009, page 3
- ^ Vermont Historical Society, Annual Meeting Proceedings, 1905, page 73
- ^ Death Notice, John H. Merrifield, New York Times, December 30, 1906
- ^ The Christian Advocate magazine, Personal News, February 7, 1907, page 222
External links
- Biographical sketch from the Vermont Legislative Directory, Biennial Session, 1902
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