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Ruth MERRILL was born on 16 DEC 1709 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died in 1768 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Spouse: Joseph FLANDERS. Joseph FLANDERS and Ruth MERRILL were married on 13 JAN 1732 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Ruth FLANDERS, Hannah FLANDERS.

Ruth MERRILL was born on 25 SEP 1724 in South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died on 28 APR 1773 at South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Thomas MERRILL and Judith KENT.

Spouse: Philip CURRIER. Philip CURRIER and Ruth MERRILL were married on 28 SEP 1743 in South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Children were: Anne CURRIER, Sarah CURRIER, Hannah CURRIER, Judith CURRIER, Philip CURRIER, Jonathan CURRIER, Lydia CURRIER, Thomas CURRIER.

Ruth MERRILL was born on 7 NOV 1787. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. She died on 26 JAN 1871 at Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine.

Spouse: Joseph COLBY Esq. (twin). Joseph COLBY Esq. (twin) and Ruth MERRILL filed marriage intentions on 8 AUG 1840 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. They were married on 24 AUG 1840 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Aug 8, 1840, Marr. Intent. Mr. Joseph Colby of Fryeburg and Mifs Ruth Merrill of Portland. Cert. granted Aug 24, 1840.

(SOURCE: FHL Film 0010915, Town and vital records, 1776-1891 Fryeburg (Maine). Town
Clerk.)

Sampson MERRILL was born on 4 OCT 1767 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Nathaniel MERRILL and Sarah COLBY.

Sarah MERRILL was born on 15 OCT 1677 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 20 NOV 1750 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Abraham MERRILL and Abigail WEBSTER.

Sarah MERRILL was born about 1706. She died after 1759 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Spouse: Seth BARTLETT. Seth BARTLETT and Sarah MERRILL were married on 19 NOV 1728 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.) Children were: Seth BARTLETT, Nathan BARTLETT.

Sarah MERRILL was born on 14 JUL 1712 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 29 FEB 1788. Parents: Thomas MERRILL and Judith KENT.

Spouse: Richard CURRIER. Richard CURRIER and Sarah MERRILL were married on 25 NOV 1731 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.) Children were: Sarah CURRIER, Richard CURRIER, Judith CURRIER, Sarah CURRIER, Nathan CURRIER, Hannah CURRIER, Richard CURRIER, James CURRIER, Hannah CURRIER, Ruth CURRIER, Barnard CURRIER, Maj. John CURRIER, Richard CURRIER.

Sarah MERRILL was born on 15 JAN 1731 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Parents: Abel MERRILL and Anne BAGLEY.

Sarah MERRILL was born about 1740 in Massachusetts.

Spouse: Jacob COLBY. Jacob COLBY and Sarah MERRILL were married on 24 MAR 1764. Children were: Nathan COLBY, Merrill COLBY, Sarah COLBY, Deacon Jacob COLBY, Timothy COLBY, Joseph COLBY, Zaccheus COLBY, Eastman COLBY.

Sarah MERRILL was born on 25 AUG 1757 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Spouse: Barnard LOWELL. Barnard LOWELL and Sarah MERRILL were married on 6 JAN 1784 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Sarah LOWELL.

Sarah MERRILL was born on 16 NOV 1770 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died on 2 JUL 1839 at Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Shaker Cemetery [229] at Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire Parents: Nathaniel MERRILL and Sarah COLBY.

Sarah MERRILL was born on 8 MAY 1771 in South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Timothy FLANDERS. Timothy FLANDERS and Sarah MERRILL were married on 17 MAR 1791 in South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Children were: Nancy FLANDERS, Polly FLANDERS, Eleanor FLANDERS, Betsey FLANDERS, Timothy FLANDERS, Sarah FLANDERS, Delilah FLANDERS.

Capt. Simon MERRILL was born on 10 APR 1753 in Kensington, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 24 APR 1840 at Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Mary COLBY. Capt. Simon MERRILL and Mary COLBY were married about 1782.

Susannah MERRILL was born on 6 DEC 1681 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 15 DEC 1681 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Abraham MERRILL and Abigail WEBSTER.

Thomas MERRILL was born on 1 JAN 1679 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 18 SEP 1756 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Abel MERRILL and Priscilla CHASE.

Spouse: Judith KENT. Thomas MERRILL and Judith KENT were married on 16 MAR 1704 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Judith MERRILL, Nathaniel MERRILL, Abel MERRILL, Thomas MERRILL, Sarah MERRILL, Nathan MERRILL, Joseph MERRILL, Hannah MERRILL, James MERRILL, Hannah MERRILL, Eliphalet MERRILL, Ruth MERRILL.

Thomas MERRILL was born on 29 JUL 1702 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.) He died on 30 APR 1774 at Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Rowley.)

Spouse: Abigail BARTLETT. Thomas MERRILL and Abigail BARTLETT were married on 19 JUN 1729 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.)

Thomas MERRILL was born on 5 JAN 1710 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Thomas MERRILL and Judith KENT.

Spouse: Hannah BAGLEY. Thomas MERRILL and Hannah BAGLEY were married on 21 OCT 1731 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.)

Thomas MERRILL was born on 20 JUN 1736 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Parents: Abel MERRILL and Anne BAGLEY.

Wesley S MERRILL was born in OCT 1882 in Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John W. MERRILL and Nellie A. COLBY.

Irena MERRITT was born on 3 FEB 1820 in Washington County, Vermont. She appeared in the census on 21 JUL 1870 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. She died on 3 MAR 1895 at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Name: Irena Colby
Death date: 21 Mar 1895
Death place: Ypsilanti Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan
Gender: Female
Age at death: 75 years 1 month 18 days
Estimated birth year: 1820
Birthplace: Vermont
Marital status: Widowed
Father's name: John Merritt
Mother's name: Sarah Merritt
Occupation: Housekeeper
Film number: 2363834
Digital GS number: 4208677
Image number: 853
Reference number: p 270 rn 298
Collection: Michigan Deaths 1867-1897

She was buried in the Stoney Creek Cemetery at Stoney Creek, Washtenew County, Michigan Irene was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Stoney Creek. She also shared in the esteem which was given to the pioneers of MI and had the affectionate regard of the community. Washtenaw History Book

Spouse: Ira Taplin COLBY. Ira Taplin COLBY and Irena MERRITT were married in SEP 1838 in Washington County, Vermont. Children were: Foster COLBY, Maryette COLBY, Bushrod Washington COLBY, Sarah COLBY, Henry COLBY, Rachel COLBY, Rosy COLBY.

Mertie Iona MERRITT was born on 2 SEP 1894 in Elmore, Lamoille County, Vermont. She died on 28 JAN 1977 at Morrisville, Lamoille County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008.) She had Social Security Number 009-34-9273.

Spouse: Curtis Lewis COLBY. Curtis Lewis COLBY and Mertie Iona MERRITT were married on 15 JUN 1946 in Morrisville, Lamoille County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008.)

Benjamin Nickerson MERROW was born on 20 JUL 1833 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He died on 28 MAY 1885. Parents: George MERROW and Olive Jane NICKERSON.

Charles Carroll MERROW was born on 7 AUG 1848 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He died on 29 MAY 1865. Parents: George MERROW and Olive Jane NICKERSON.

Emily Colby MERROW was born on 29 JAN 1836 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 19 JUN 1860 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. She died on 27 JUL 1895. Parents: George MERROW and Olive Jane NICKERSON.

Spouse: Albert Colby ALLARD. Albert Colby ALLARD and Emily Colby MERROW were married on 24 NOV 1853 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Esther MERROW was born about 1814 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. She died on 9 AUG 1832 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Graveyard No. 24 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire Parents: George MERROW and Dorothy COLBY.

George MERROW was born in 1778. He died on 23 JUL 1846 at Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Graveyard No. 24 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Spouse: Dorothy COLBY. George MERROW and Dorothy COLBY were married on 27 JAN 1807 in Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire. Children were: George MERROW, Mary MERROW, Judith MERROW, Esther MERROW.

George MERROW was born on 16 DEC 1806 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He died on 14 JUL 1889 at Rollinsford, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Graveyard No. 24 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire Parents: George MERROW and Dorothy COLBY.

Spouse: Olive Jane NICKERSON. George MERROW and Olive Jane NICKERSON were married on 4 JUL 1832 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. Children were: Benjamin Nickerson MERROW, Emily Colby MERROW, Lydia Robertson MERROW, William Henry MERROW, Julia Ann MERROW, George Sumner MERROW, Charles Carroll MERROW.

George Sumner MERROW was born on 28 JUL 1845 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He died on 19 AUG 1855 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Graveyard No. 24 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire Parents: George MERROW and Olive Jane NICKERSON.

Judith MERROW was born on 7 JUL 1812 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 27 AUG 1860 in Nahant, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 29 NOV 1886 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: George MERROW and Dorothy COLBY.

Spouse: Alonzo COLBY. Alonzo COLBY and Judith MERROW were married about 1833. Children were: Esther A. COLBY, Melissa F. COLBY, Mary Ann COLBY, Lucinda J. "Lucy" COLBY, Sarah Evelyn COLBY, Charles A. COLBY, George W. COLBY, Hortense COLBY.

Julia Ann MERROW was born on 28 JUL 1842 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. She died in 1931. Parents: George MERROW and Olive Jane NICKERSON.

Lydia Robertson MERROW was born on 25 JUN 1838 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He died on 13 OCT 1915. Parents: George MERROW and Olive Jane NICKERSON.

Mary MERROW was born on 22 SEP 1810 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. She died on 19 MAR 1846. Parents: George MERROW and Dorothy COLBY.

Ruth MERROW was born in OCT 1746. She died on 13 APR 1837 at Maine. She was buried in the Hardy/Lambert Cemetery at New Vineyard, Franklin County, Maine

Spouse: Abel COLBY. Abel COLBY and Ruth MERROW were married on 13 FEB 1779 in Pownalborough, Lincoln County, Maine. Children were: Sarah COLBY.

William Henry MERROW was born on 20 DEC 1840 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He died on 27 MAR 1841 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Graveyard No. 24 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire Parents: George MERROW and Olive Jane NICKERSON.

Edward R. MERRY was born in 1854. He died in 1907.

Spouse: Mary A. COLBY. Edward R. MERRY and Mary A. COLBY were married on 29 MAY 1878 in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Number 223931; MERRY, Edward R., Marriage: Mary A. COLBY, Date: 29 May 1878; Recorded in: Civil Records for Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine.)

Alice M. Adams MERRYMAN was born on 15 MAR 1866 in Bowdoin, Lincoln County, Maine. (SOURCE: Vital records of Bowdoin, Maine, to the year 1892.)

Name: Alice M. Adams Merryman
Gender: Female
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 15 Mar 1866
Birthplace: BOWDOIN,SAGADAHOC,MAINE
Death Date: 08 Mar 1868
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Benjamin A. Merryman
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Abbie E. Colby
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C50294-1
System Origin: Maine-ODM
Source Film Number: 962279
Reference Number:
Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900
Parents: Benjamin A. MERRYMAN and Abbie Eaton COLBY.

Benjamin A. MERRYMAN was born in 1828 in Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bowdoin, Lincoln County, Maine.
Census Place: Bowdoin, Sagadahoc, Maine
Source: FHL Film 1254488 National Archives Film T9-0488 Page 98A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Benjamin A. MERRYMAN Sel M M W 51 ME
Occ: Farmer Fa: ME Mo: ME
Abbie E. MERRYMAN Wife F M W 51 ME
Occ: Keeping House Fa: ME Mo: ME
Helen MERRYMAN Dau F S W 23 ME
Occ: At Home Fa: ME Mo: ME
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Spouse: Abbie Eaton COLBY. Benjamin A. MERRYMAN and Abbie Eaton COLBY were married about 1856. Children were: Helen Rogers MERRYMAN, Alice M. Adams MERRYMAN.

Helen Rogers MERRYMAN was born on 23 JAN 1857 in Bowdoin, Lincoln County, Maine. SOURCE: Vital records of Bowdoin, Maine, to the year 1892. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Bowdoin, Lincoln County, Maine. (living with father) Parents: Benjamin A. MERRYMAN and Abbie Eaton COLBY.

Grace Bishop MERWIN was born on 2 NOV 1872 in Connecticut. She appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. (no children.) She appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. (2 children; 2 living.) She appeared in the census on 15 APR 1920 in New York City, New York County, New York. She appeared in the census on 23 APR 1930 in Manhattan, New York County, New York. She died on 10 FEB 1940 at New York.
New York Times
New York City, NY
10 Feb 1940

Colby -- Grace Merwin, beloved wife of Louis St. Clair Colby, at her residence, 1,040 Park Ave. Funeral service private.

Spouse: Louis St. Clair COLBY. Louis St. Clair COLBY and Grace Bishop MERWIN were married in NOV 1898.
New York Times
New York City, NY
28 & 29 Nov 1898

MARRIED.

COLBY -- MERWIN. -- In consequence of the death of Mrs. Gardner R. Colby the invitations issued by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Payson Merwin for the wedding reception of their daughter, Grace Bishop, and Mr. Louis St. Clair Colby, are re-called.

Hannah MERWIN was born on 15 NOV 1667 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. She died on 20 OCT 1740 at Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut. She has Ancestral File Number J6NX-M5.

Spouse: Abel HOLBROOK. Abel HOLBROOK and Hannah MERWIN were married on 20 NOV 1683 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.

Frank P. MESERVE was born in 1853 in Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Spouse: Sarah Ellen PARKER. Frank P. MESERVE and Sarah Ellen PARKER were married on 8 APR 1877. Children were: Nell MESERVE.

James D. MESERVE was born in 1839 in Maine.

Spouse: Theresa R. HARRIMAN. James D. MESERVE and Theresa R. HARRIMAN were married on 2 MAR 1878 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Feb 25, 1878 The intention of marriage between Mr. James D. Meserve and Mrs. Theresa R. Colby both of Fryeburg was left and entered. Cert. issued March 2, 1878, Attest T.S. McIntire, Town Cl.
(SOURCE: The Fryeburg Historical Society. "1777 thru 1844 Marriage intentions - Vol. 1 and Marriages - Vol. 1.")

Nell MESERVE was born after 1880. He died on 14 FEB 1947 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Frank P. MESERVE and Sarah Ellen PARKER.

Eliza Avery MESSENGER was born on 10 FEB 1798 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Daughter of Colonel Daniel Messenger and Susanna Hewes Hinckley. She appeared in the census in 1860 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1880 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died on 15 SEP 1888 at New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She was buried in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Village Cemetery.)

Spouse: Eleazer Tying Fox RICHARDSON. Eleazer Tying Fox RICHARDSON and Eliza Avery MESSENGER were married about 1815. Children were: William Fox RICHARDSON.

Spouse: Governor Anthony COLBY. Governor Anthony COLBY and Eliza Avery MESSENGER were married on 28 MAY 1840 in New Hampshire.

Alanson MESSER was born on 16 AUG 1841. He was living in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He was a passenger conductor on the St. Paul & Omaha Raidroad.
SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895. Parents: Silas MESSER and Nancy T. HADLEY.

Spouse: Amelia C. SHORT. Alanson MESSER and Amelia C. SHORT were married in MAR 1866. Children were: Lillian MESSER.

Amos H. MESSER was born on 10 APR 1846. He was a locomotive engineer. He was living in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Amos was a locomotive engineer and they resided in Concord.
SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895. Parents: Silas MESSER and Nancy T. HADLEY.

Spouse: Clara Lucy Morgan FLANDERS. Amos H. MESSER and Clara Lucy Morgan FLANDERS were married on 28 OCT 1868 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Children were: Clara L. MESSER, Sarah Josephine MESSER.

Clara L. MESSER was born about 1869. SOURCES: (1) "The Flanders Family from Europe to America" by Edith Flanders Dunbar; (2) "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895. Parents: Amos H. MESSER and Clara Lucy Morgan FLANDERS.

Daniel MESSER was born on 19 AUG 1821 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Son of William Messer. He died in 1895.

Spouse: Miriam Emeline SARGENT. Daniel MESSER and Miriam Emeline SARGENT were married on 30 NOV 1843 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Francina MESSER, Phylena MESSER.

Emma E. MESSER was born in SEP 1874. SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895. Parents: John Perley MESSER and Caroline EVANS.

Florence MESSER was born in FEB 1887. SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895. Parents: John Perley MESSER and Caroline EVANS.