Matthew F. Merritt
Matthew Franklin Merritt was a member of the Connecticut Senate representing the 12th District from 1859 to 1860.Early life
He was born on March 2, 1815 in Flushing, Queens. He was the son of Nehemiah M. Merritt and Phebe Merritt. His father was a dry goods merchant on Pearl Street in New York City.Career
Merritt was a member of the Connecticut Senate from the Connecticut's 12th Senate District.Personal life
Merritt was married to Mariah Shaw, the daughter of William Shaw and Clarissa Shaw. Together, they were the parents of:
Merritt died on May 10, 1896 in Stamford, Connecticut. He was buried.
