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George Washington Merritt

5 Feb 1844 – 16 Mar 1930

Birth	5 Feb 1844
Death	16 Mar 1930
Cemetery	Armstrong Cemetery Rushville , Buchanan County , Missouri , USA
Added by	Dennis Parker on 22 Mar 2013
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38119385

Bio

George W. Merritt was a Private, Company C, 35th Missouri Union Infantry during the Civil War. He enlisted early in 1863 and remained in for the duration. He was with his unit for the most part and participated in many battles his unit was sent to, including Gettysburg. He was detached on special service,by order of a General Buford, to be a riverboat Guard on the Yazoo River at the Battle and Seige of Vicksburg, Mississippi in June 1864. While engaged with rebel forces on the banks of the Yazoo Pass, the ironclad gunboat he was on pushed aside many young saplings. One rebounded with great force and hit George in the face, breaking his jaw and knocking out several teeth, among other injuries. It was more than a week before he received any medical attention. His lack of immediate care resulted in lifelong problems for him.

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Family

Parents

• Armstead Merritt 1817–1868
• Elizabeth Watson Merritt 1821–1909

Spouse

• Elizabeth J. "Bettie" Boggs Merritt 1849–1916 FaG

Siblings

• Mary Jane Merritt Canter 1840–1904
• Henderson Allen Merritt 1841–1921
• Hezekiah K "Hez" Merritt Sr 1847–1917
• Eli Merritt 1849–1916
• Elijah W Merritt 1854–1911
• Lucy Ann Merritt Redmon 1863–1947

Children

• Alice Merritt Wilson 1869–1903 FaG
• Elizabeth Lillis "Lizzie" Merritt Wells 1871–1958 FaG
• Benjamin Franklin Merritt 1873–1948 FaG
• Winnifred Merritt Estes 1874–1910 FaG
• Rollie Davis Merritt 1878–1944 FaG
• Walter Lee Merritt 1887–1935 FaG

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