American Silversmiths

Silas Merriman
(1734-1805)
Hannah Upson
(1733-1820)
Marcus Merriman
(1762-1850)
Sally B. Parmelee
(1766-1793)
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Marcus Merriman
(1792-1864)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Mary Hotchkiss

2. Nancy Hood

Marcus Merriman
  • Born: 24 Feb 1792, Wallingford CT
  • Marriage (1): Mary Hotchkiss on 12 Sep 1813 in New Haven CT
  • Marriage (2): Nancy Hood on 18 Dec 1855 in New Haven CT
  • Died: 11 Dec 1864, New Haven CT

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:

  • Advertised in the Connecticut Journal, 7 Dec 1819, ". . . Having taken the stand lately occupied by William C. Leffingwell, offers for sale a very extensive assortment of crockery and glass ware. . ." Similar ads appeared in April 1820 and in April and May 1821. 3
  • Appointed Officer in Custom House in New Haven CT.

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  • He was a partner in 1826-1840 with Zebul Bradley in New Haven CT as BRADLEY & MERRIMAN 4

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  • Alternate Mark for BRADLEY & MERRIMAN.

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  • Alternate Mark for BRADLEY & MERRIMAN.

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  • Alternate Mark for BRADLEY & MERRIMAN.

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  • Alternate Mark for BRADLEY & MERRIMAN.
  • He worked in 1840-1860 as a hardware merchant and manufacturer in New Haven CT
  • Flynt & Fales:, . 3 Representative to New Haven State Legislature, 1844; member State Senate, 1846-47.
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at New Haven CT, listed as a manufacturer.

Marcus married Mary Hotchkiss, daughter of Hezekiah Hotchkiss and Unknown, on 12 Sep 1813 in New Haven CT. (Mary Hotchkiss was born on 18 Mar 1793 in Middlesex CT and died on 29 Mar 1855.)


Marcus next married Nancy Hood, daughter of Unknown and Elizabeth Bonticou, on 18 Dec 1855 in New Haven CT. (Nancy Hood was born about 1796 and died on 17 Apr 1884 in New Haven CT.)




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