Timothy D. Merryman Sr (1786 - 1873)

Born 16 Nov 1786 in Brunswick, Cumberland, Massachusetts, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Dunning) Merryman — married 23 Jan 1812 in Maine, USA

Descendants

Died 19 Apr 1873 at age 86 in Mercer, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Timothy was born in 1786.

Timothy Merryman was one of the first settlers of Moline, Illinois, having settled there in 1848-9, when the town boasted of about 100 inhabitants, formerly owning a residence where the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad freight depot now stands.

He was born in Brunswick, Maine, Nov. 16, 1786 (Maine didn't become a state until 1820), and during his boyhood attended school in and about his native town, as was customary in nearly all families in those days. in history.

He entered the service of the Government during the War of 1812, and was with Commodore Matthew Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813.

On January 23, 1812, Mr. Merryman married Elizabeth Dunning at Brunswick, Maine,, and they had a large family of children, consisting of Albert D., born Nov. 7, 1812; Almira, March 15, 1815; Thomas, April 23, 1817 ; David D., May 12, 1819; Joseph M., Feb. 1, 1822; Elizabeth M., June 7, 1824; Timothy D., Jan. 11, 1827; Ira, Sept. 25, 1829, and Thirza A., Jan. 14, 1833. Almira died Jan. 22, 1863, and Elizabeth, July 29, 1849.

They later moved to Chesterville, Maine., but in 1838 moved to Richland Grove, Illinois, remaining there until making ahome in Moline.

His business while in Maine was that of ship-joiner, but he drifted into farming when he reached the prairies of Illinois, in and around Richland Grove, but had retired from active business when he settled in Moline.^[1]

Timothy died in 1883 and is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. ^[2]

Census Information

1850 Federal Census (Mercer county, part of, Mercer, Illinois, United States): Household Gender Age Birthplace

Timothy Merryman M 63 Maine

Elizabeth Merryman F 62 Maine

Timothy Merryman, Jr M 22 Maine

Ira Merryman M 20 Maine

Thersa Merryman F 17 Maine^[3]

Research Notes

• Other possible death location: Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Notes

He'was born in Brunswick, Me., Nov. 16, 1786, and during his boyhood attended school in and about his native town, as was customary in nearly all families in those days. During his younger days he removed to Chesterville, Me., but in 1838 he removed to Richland Grove, 111., remaining there until making his home in Moline. His business while in Maine was that of ship-joiner, but he naturally drifted into farming, when he reached the prairies of Illinois, in and around Richland Grove, but had retired from active business when he settled in Moline. He entered the service of the Government during the War of 1812, and was with Commodore Perry during the conflict on Lake Erie, renowned in history.

January 23, 1812, Mr. Merriman formed a matrimonial alliance, at Brunswick, Me., with Miss Elizabeth Dunning, and their home has been blessed with a large family of children, consisting of Albert D., born Nov. 7, 1812; Almira, March 15, 1815; Thomas, April 23, 1817 ; David D., May 12, 1819; Joseph M., Feb. 1, 1822; Elizabeth M., June 7, 1824; Timothy D., Jan. 11, 1827; Ira, Sept. 25, 1829, and Thirza A., Jan. 14, 1833. Almira died Jan. 22, 1863, and Elizabeth, July 29, 1849.

Mrs. Merriman's demise occurred Oct. 15, 1853, and 20 years later the subject of this sketch passed away, when 87 years of age.

All of the family originally settled in Mercer Co., 111., but all are now scattered about the West. Thirza still resides in Moline, and Jan. 1, 1861, she was united in marriage with Robinson Nye, an architect carpenter and contractor, who also came from Maine and settled in Moline 30 years ago. Of their union have been born four children, viz.: Mary E., born Dec. 25, 1863 ; Robert, born Nov. 7, 1867 ; Willfried, born Jan. 1, 1871, and Carl M., born March 8, 1874.

Mr. Nye, his wife and daughter Mary, are all members of the Congregational Church. David D., son of Timothy, was married Aug. 29, 1844, to Phcebe Hibbard, by whom he had two children'97Freeman, who still survives, and a baby, who died soon after its birth. Mrs. Phcebe Merriman died, and in 1850 or 1851 Mr. David D. again entered the matrimonial.

relation, with Mary Love, and she became the mother of seven children, namely : Florence, Nelson, Perry, Charles, George, Frank and Fannie. Perry resides in Moline. He attended school and finally entered the plow shops of Deere & Co., where he labored for some years as plow-fitter, but has recently started out for himself with a wagon as wholesale dealer in notions'97a sort of " Yankee notion " outfit '97where he is meeting with fine success.

He was married Aug. 12, 1879, to Miss Jennette Kerns, and they have two children'97Fred. S., born Dec. 28, 1880, and Richard P. Jan 6, 1883.

(Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1885).

Birth: «tab»Nov. 16, 1786.

Maine, USA.

Death: «tab»1883.

Moline

Rock Island County.

Illinois, USA.

Timothy Merriman, deceased, was one of the old settlers of Moline, 111., having settled there in 1848-9, when the town boasted of about 100 inhabitants, formerly owning a.

residence where the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad freight depot now stands.

He was born in Brunswick, Me., Nov. 16, 1786, and during his boyhood attended school in and about his native town, as was customary in nearly all families in those days. During his younger days he removed to Chesterville, Me., but in 1838 he removed to Richland Grove, 111., remaining there until making his home in Moline. His business while in Maine was that of ship-joiner, but he naturally drifted into farming, when he reached the prairies of Illinois, in and around Richland Grove, but had retired from active business when he settled in Moline. He entered the service of the Government during the War of 1812, and was with Commodore Perry during the conflict on Lake Erie, renowned in history.

January 23, 1812, Mr. Merriman formed a matrimonial alliance, at Brunswick, Me., with Miss Elizabeth Dunning, and their home has been blessed with a large family of children, consisting of Albert D., born Nov. 7, 1812; Almira, March 15, 1815; Thomas, April 23, 1817 ; David D., May 12, 1819; Joseph M., Feb. 1, 1822; Elizabeth M., June 7, 1824; Timothy D., Jan. 11, 1827; Ira, Sept. 25, 1829, and Thirza A., Jan. 14, 1833. Almira died Jan. 22, 1863, and Elizabeth, July 29, 1849.

Mrs. Merriman's demise occurred Oct. 15, 1853, and 20 years later the subject of this sketch passed away, when 87 years of age.

All of the family originally settled in Mercer Co., 111., but all are now scattered about the West. Thirza still resides in Moline, and Jan. 1, 1861, she was united in marriage with Robinson Nye, an architect carpenter and contractor, who also came from Maine and settled in Moline 30 years ago. Of their union have been born four children, viz.: Mary E., born Dec. 25, 1863 ; Robert, born Nov. 7, 1867 ; Willfried, born Jan. 1, 1871, and Carl M., born March 8, 1874.

Mr. Nye, his wife and daughter Mary, are all members of the Congregational Church. David D., son of Timothy, was married Aug. 29, 1844, to Phcebe Hibbard, by whom he had two children\emdash Freeman, who still survives, and a baby, who died soon after its birth. Mrs. Phcebe Merriman died, and in 1850 or 1851 Mr. David D. again entered the matrimonial.

relation, with Mary Love, and she became the mother of seven children, namely : Florence, Nelson, Perry, Charles, George, Frank and Fannie. Perry resides in Moline. He attended school and finally entered the plow shops of Deere & Co., where he labored for some years as plow-fitter, but has recently started out for himself with a wagon as wholesale dealer in notions\emdash a sort of " Yankee notion " outfit \emdash where he is meeting with fine success.

He was married Aug. 12, 1879, to Miss Jennette Kerns, and they have two children\emdash Fred. S., born Dec. 28, 1880, and Richard P. Jan 6, 1883.

Sources

1. ↑ Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1885
2. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #127531282
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M858-P2R : accessed 11 Apr 2014), Timothy Merryman, Jr in household of Timothy Merryman, Mercer county, part of, Mercer, Illinois, United States; citing family 880, NARA microfilm publication M432.

See also:

• Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1885