| 词条 | John H. Merrifield |
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John H. Merrifield (June 12, 1847 – December 29, 1906) was a Vermont politician who served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives. Merrifield was a Republican. BiographyJohn Hastings Merrifield was born in Newfane, Vermont on June 12, 1847. He was educated at the common schools of Newfane and Springfield Wesleyan Seminary, and became a farmer.[1] He also operated a general merchandise store for several years, and later worked as Station Agent for the Vermont line of the B & W Railroad.[2] Merrifield was associated with the Vermont House of Representatives for over 30 years, serving as engrossing clerk (1874–78), a member (1878–82, 1896), second assistant clerk (1882–88), first assistant clerk (1890), and clerk (1892–96).[3] Merrifield served again as a member from 1902 to 1906 and was Speaker of the House.[4] He also held several town offices and was appointed county clerk for Windham County in 1897, serving until his death in Brattleboro on December 29, 1906.[5][6][7] He was buried at Williamsville Cemetery in Williamsville.[8] References1. ^Vermont Secretary of State, [https://books.google.com/books?id=aB8uAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA100 Legislative Directory], 1876, page 100 2. ^Jacob G. Ullery, [https://books.google.com/books?id=Nvg_AAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=john+hastings+merrifield+newfane+vermont&source=bl&ots=-N80pTGnBI&sig=XfYgJHgSEZ5a5PrWPknSWpzY1UA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=u7QeUP33NYSr6QHEwYCgCA&ved=0CFEQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=merrifield&f=false Men of Vermont Illustrated], 1894, page 274 3. ^Vermont Secretary of State, [https://books.google.com/books?id=4QxQAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA345 Legislative Directory], 1896, page 345 4. ^Vermont Archives and Records Administration, Speakers of the Vermont House of Representatives Since 1870, 2009, page 3 5. ^Vermont Historical Society, [https://books.google.com/books?id=zio7AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA73 Annual Meeting Proceedings], 1905, page 73 6. ^[https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1906/12/30/101814933.pdf Death Notice, John H. Merrifield], New York Times, December 30, 1906 7. ^The Christian Advocate magazine, [https://books.google.com/books?id=Ac4hAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA222 Personal News], February 7, 1907, page 222 8. ^{{Findagrave|117330477}} External links{{Portal|Biography}}
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