Henry Merrick

Henry Merrick
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Henry Merrick (1837–1927)[1] was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Leeds North and Grenville North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1871 to 1886.[2]

He was born in Merrickville in 1837, the son of Stephen Merrick and the grandson of its founder, William Merrick.[3] He operated the family mill for a number of years after his father died. Merrick served as mayor of Merrickville.[4] He also served as Grand Master for the Orange Lodge in Canada.[3] Merrick redeveloped the local foundry business after he retired from politics.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Merrickville Lockstation Foundry". Canada's Historic Places. Parks Canada. Retrieved 2011-06-09.
  2. ↑ Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 History of Leeds and Grenville, TWH Leavitt (1879)
  4. ↑ Merrickville:Jewel on the Rideau, Larry Turner (ISBN 0-9699381-0-1)