William E. Merry

For the English cricketer, see William Merry.

William E. Merry was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.

Biography

Merry was born William Edgar Merry on March 6, 1861 in Royalton, Wisconsin.[1] He moved to Dell Rapids, South Dakota in 1873.

On November 27, 1888, Merry married Reefa Hart. They would have four children before she died on January 27, 1924.[2] He later married Lulu Blackman on June 2, 1926. Merry died on February 4, 1941. He was a Baptist.

His brother, George, was also a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.

Career

Merry was a member of the House of Representatives from 1927 to 1928. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ "Baptist Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  2. ↑ "William Edgar Merry". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2013-11-04.