FATHER

William Merriam

MOTHER

Elizabeth Breed

WIFE

Rebecca Sharp

CHILDREN

1. A child, stillborn, b. 25 Mar 1694/5

2. Nathaniel Merriam b. 26 Mar 1696

3. John Merriam b. 26 Oct 1697

4. William Merriam b. 09 Apr 1700

5. Rebecca Merriam b. 26 Mar 1702

6. Joseph Merriam b. 27 Mar 1704

7. Ruth Merriam b. 12 Feb 1706

8. Abigail Merriam b. 14 Aug 1708

9. Susanna b. 10 Nov 1710

Merriam Genealogy by Charles Henry Pope 1906
"John lived in Lynn a score or more years after marriage, carrying on a farm. In 1713 he was employed by the town to teach a "Grammar School," i. e. one in which Latin was taught as well as the higher branches of study in English, and 10 POUNDS "allowed" for his services, besides the sum of "2 pence per week for such as are taught to read, 3 pence per week for them that are sent to write and cipher, and 6 pence per week for them that are sent to learn Latin, to be paid by the parents and masters that send their children or servants as aforesaid." The position was a testimony to his education and capability.
Aug. 25, 1716, he sold land adjoining that of his brother Joseph in Lynn, being his homestead, and also a tract adjoining land of his brother William. Nor far from this date he removed to Wallingford, Conn. (afterward Meriden), where he spent the rest of his days. His wife was received to the (Congregational) church, Sept. 27, 1730.
He purchased or John Prout, Nov. 3, 1716, got 305 pounds, 300 acres of land in "Wallingford, commonly called and known by the name of the Counay Farm, lying and being in the Wilderness at a place commonly called "Pilgrims' Harbour," also 5 1/2 acres of Hoop land near said farm. He resided in that part of Wallingford afterward incorporated as Meriden."

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