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Albert Ezra Merritt

Birth	:	16 Oct 1846 Louisville, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	7 Jan 1914 Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	42.3976200, -82.1578000
Description	:	Albert E. Merritt, a most highly respected resident of the Maple City, died this morning in his 68th year, at his residence on Queen Street. Deceased was ill a week only and not until two days ago was his condition considered dangerous. Death resulted from congestion of the lungs. The late Mr. Merritt was born at old Louisville, Chatham Township. He was the eldest son of a family of seven and the first to pass away. For years he was in the lightening rod business, then traveller for the Chatham Wagon Works. Recently he... Read More	Albert E. Merritt, a most highly respected resident of the Maple City, died this morning in his 68th year, at his residence on Queen Street. Deceased was ill a week only and not until two days ago was his condition considered dangerous. Death resulted from congestion of the lungs. The late Mr. Merritt was born at old Louisville, Chatham Township. He was the eldest son of a family of seven and the first to pass away. For years he was in the lightening rod business, then traveller for the Chatham Wagon Works. Recently he again entered the first mentioned business. He is survived by his wife and a family of three, one son, G.B. Merritt Jr. of this city; and two daughters, Mrs. Aaaron.E. Noble of Detroit and Mrs. Charles Bohnen of Rotterdam Holand. The brothers and sisters left to mourn their loss are, G.B. Merritt Sr. of Chatham and Stratford; H.J. Merritt of the old homestead at Louisville; J.T. Merritt, now of Winnipeg; W.G. Merritt of Boston Mass. Deceased was a valued member of Parathenon Lodge A.F. and A.M. and of the A.O.U.W. and several other societies. Though funeral arrangements have not yet been made, as it is expected he will be buried with Masonic honors. The Merrit family was originally from New York State. Following the war of the rebellion, they relinquished possession of their lands and move to Digby Beach Nova Scotia settling there as United Empire Loyalists. From Digby Beach on e branch of the family moved to St. Catherines Ontario and the other to Chatham Township Kent County father of Ida Belle (12 Nov 1879 chatham and died 23 My 1948 detroit), eva maude (11 May 1874 chatham and died 10 dec 1942 highland park, wayne co)

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Albert Ezra Merritt's memorial is located at: Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada.
When did Albert Ezra Merritt death?
Albert Ezra Merritt death on 7 Jan 1914 in Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 42.3976200
Longitude: -82.1578000

Family Members:

Parent

William Merritt

(1825 - 1896)

Elizabeth Jane Best Merritt

(1825 - 1871)

Spouse

Rachel Elizabeth McCubbin Merritt

(1845 - 1932)

Siblings

George Best Merritt

(1847 - 1924)

Hiram James Merritt

(1850 - 1919)

Children

Frank E Merritt

(1866 - 1886)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maple Leaf Cemetery
Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.3976200, -82.1578000

2. Saint Anthonys Roman Catholic Cemetery
Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.3983000, -82.1529100

3. Christ Church Memorial Garden
Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4037490, -82.1834960

4. McIntyre Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 42.4272700, -82.1438500

5. Thamesview Lodge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4024910, -82.2054690

6. Reynolds Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3872500, -82.1034100

7. Van Horne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4600200, -82.1163200

8. Arnold Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4638134, -82.1202579

9. French's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4723070, -82.1779280

10. McVicar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4784700, -82.1687700

11. Dolsen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3746800, -82.2640400

12. Charing Cross United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3193016, -82.1159515

13. Saint Thomas Anglican Cemetery
Pain Court, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.3751400, -82.2773300

14. Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Cemetery
Pain Court, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.3899389, -82.2899947

15. Crow Cemetery
Raleigh, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.3664000, -82.2868840

16. Bethel Cemetery
Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4882400, -82.0872400

17. Jack's Hill Cemetery
Dover, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4338800, -82.2916500

18. Field Cemetery
Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4912670, -82.0837330

19. Green Cemetery
Kent Centre, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.5125050, -82.1375630

20. Nazrey Negro Cemetery
Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4856140, -82.2728380

21. Gadd Cemetery
Kent Bridge, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4925860, -82.0432740

22. Lenover Cemetery
Howard, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4948330, -82.0375520

23. Clark Cemetery
Howard, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4425090, -81.9882850

24. McBrayne Cemetery
McKays Corners, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4425000, -81.9882100