John H. Merrifield

John H. Merrifield, Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives

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.

Biography

John 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]

References

  1. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, Legislative Directory, 1876, page 100
  2. ↑ Jacob G. Ullery, Men of Vermont Illustrated, 1894, page 274
  3. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, 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, Annual Meeting Proceedings, 1905, page 73
  6. ↑ Death Notice, John H. Merrifield, New York Times, December 30, 1906
  7. ↑ The Christian Advocate magazine, Personal News, February 7, 1907, page 222
  8. ↑ John H. Merrifield at Find a Grave

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Political offices
Preceded by
Fletcher D. Proctor
Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives
1902–1906
Succeeded by
Thomas C. Cheney
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