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Asaph Merriam (1792 - 1868)

Rev Asaph Merriam
Born in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Son of and
Brother of , , and
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Died at age 76 in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Biography

Asaph Merriam was born on 20 March 1792 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, son of Nathan Merriam (~1764–1794) and Abigail Holden (1767–1848).[1]

On 18 April 1815 in Westminster, Asaph married Anna Willard Gibson, of Fitchburg.[2][3] Their known children were:

  1. Asaph Lyman Merriam (1817 - 1821)[4]
  2. Salmon Newell Merriam (1819 - 1843)[5]
  3. Alfred Merriam (1820 - 1838)[6]
  4. Nancy Ann Merriam (1822 - 1829)[7]
  5. Sarah Merriam (b. 1823)[8]
  6. Evalina (Merriam) Partridge (1825 - 1869)[9]
  7. Lucius B Merriam (1827 - 1853)[10]

The family was living in Westminster in 1820.[11]

1820 United States Federal Census: Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts
Age RangeNumberProbable Persons
Males (b. 1776-1794)1Asaph
Males (b. 1811-1820)2Asaph Lyman
Salmon Newell
Females (b. 1776-1794)1Anne

Anna died 5 May 1827.[12] He subsequently married Lorania Davis on 14 February 1829 in Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts.[13][14] They had the following known children:

  1. Francis Merriam (1829 - )[15]
  2. Mariette A. E. (Merriam) White (1832 - 1899)[16]
  3. Lorena Angelina (1833 - 1838)[17]

In 1850, he and Lorana were living in Bolton, along with their daughter Mariette.[18]

Lorana died in 1858,[19] and Asaph went to live with his daughter Mariette's family. He was living with them in 1860 and 1865.[20][21]

Asaph died on 19 September 1868 in Bolton, Worcester, aged 76.[22]Asaph has a Find a Grave memorial in West Burying Ground, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States with a death date of 19 September 1868.[23]

Sources

  1. ↑ Birth: "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, citing Birth, , Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007011588, FamilySearch Record: QG12-3RYH (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9979-X965 Image number 00249, Asaph Meriam born on 20 Mar 1792 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  2. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, citing Marriage, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009551, FamilySearch Record: QPZZ-2CFF (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-897M-BS4X Image number 00162, Asaph Merriam publish to marry Anna W Gibson on 25 Feb 1815 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  3. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, citing Marriage, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009551, FamilySearch Record: QPZ6-8YXR (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L97M-BKF Image number 00097, Lieut. Asaph Merriam marriage to Anna W Gibson on 18 Apr 1815 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  4. ↑ Birth of son Asaph Lyman Meriam: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, citing FHL microfilm: 864137, FamilySearch Record: FZ92-BJR (accessed 30 April 2023), Asaph Lyman Meriam born to Asaph Meriam on 8 Feb 1817 in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  5. ↑ Birth of son Salmon Newell Meriam: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, citing FHL microfilm: 864137, FamilySearch Record: FZ92-P98 (accessed 30 April 2023), Salmon Newell Meriam born to Asaph Meriam on 12 Jan 1819 in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  6. ↑ Birth of son Alfred Meriam: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, citing FHL microfilm: 864137, FamilySearch Record: FZ92-BVZ (accessed 30 April 2023), Alfred Meriam born to Asaph Meriam on 5 Nov 1820 in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  7. ↑ Baptism of daughter Nancy Ann Meriam: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, citing FHL microfilm: 864137, FamilySearch Record: FZ9K-XDQ (accessed 30 April 2023), Asaph Meriam's daughter Nancy Ann Meriam baptism on 24 Jun 1825 in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  8. ↑ Family History: Pope, Merriam Genealogy, Page 254.
  9. ↑ Family History: Pope, Merriam Genealogy, Page 254.
  10. ↑ Family History: Pope, Merriam Genealogy, Page 254.
  11. ↑ 1820 Census: "United States Census, 1820," database with images, citing p. , NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm , FamilySearch Record: XHG9-983 (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YY8-SDZC Image number 00214, Asaph Merriam, Junior in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  12. ↑ Death of wife Merriam: "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, citing Death, Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009552, FamilySearch Record: FH71-VZK (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G979-499Z-6 Image number 00054, Revd Aseph Merriam in death record for wife Merriam, 5 May 1827 in Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  13. ↑ Family History: Pope, Merriam Genealogy, Page 253.
  14. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, citing Marriage, Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009552, FamilySearch Record: FHSZ-C4Q (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9979-49SW-P Image number 00134, Rev Araph Meriam publication of intention to marry Lorania Davis of Orange on 28 Oct 1827 in Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  15. ↑ Family History: Pope, Merriam Genealogy, Page 254.
  16. ↑ Memorial of daughter Mariette A E White: "Find a Grave," database with images, Find A Grave: Memorial #69329628 (accessed 30 April 2023), Memorial page for Mariette A E White (1832-1899), citing West Burying Ground, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by David Velten (contributor 47169613).
  17. ↑ Family History: Pope, Merriam Genealogy, Page 254.
  18. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850," database with images, citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FamilySearch Record: MD94-7YJ (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6S57-GYH Image number 00184, Asaph Merriam (58) in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Massachusetts.
  19. ↑ Death of wife Lorana D. Merriam: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920," database with images, citing FHL microfilm: 960174; Record number: 43, FamilySearch Record: N7LX-FTB (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6XHS-T88 Image number 654, Asaph Merriam in death record for wife Lorana D. Merriam, 1858 in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  20. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860," database with images, citing Page: 72; Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Affiliate Film Number: 529; FHL microfilm: 803529; Record number: 18767, FamilySearch Record: MZC3-MDX (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9B9V-8G2 Image number 00477, Asaph Merriam (68) in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Massachusetts.
  21. ↑ 1865 Census: "Massachusetts State Census, 1865," database with images, citing Line: 40; FHL microfilm: 0954380; Record number: 18185, FamilySearch Record: MQHR-DLY (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6S5S-D18 Image number 00228, Asaph Merriam (73), widowed in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Massachusetts, United States.
  22. ↑ Death: "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, citing Death, Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009770, FamilySearch Record: FHRW-BLB (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9979-4YMR Image number 00085, Asaph Merriam death 19 Sep 1868 (age 76), son of Nathan Merriam & Abigail Merriam, in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  23. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave," database, Find A Grave: Memorial #69329626 (accessed 30 April 2023), Memorial page for Asaph Merriam (20 Mar 1792-19 Sep 1868), citing West Burying Ground, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by David Velten (contributor 47169613). No gravestone image.
  • 1855 Census: "Massachusetts State Census, 1855," database with images, citing Line: 1; FHL microfilm: 000953962; Record number: 16786, FamilySearch Record: MQ4Z-5HT (accessed 30 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DB19-XZ6, Asaph Merriam (63) in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Massachusetts, United States.
  • Pope, Charles Henry, Charles Pierce Merriam, and James Sheldon Merriam. Merriam Genealogy in England and America. (Boston: Charles H. Pope, 1906)




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