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Schuyler Merritt
American politician (1853–1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Schuyler Merritt (December 16, 1853 – April 1, 1953) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1917 to 1931 and 1933 to 1937. He is the namesake of the Merritt Parkway.
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Schuyler Merritt | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1937 | |
Preceded by | William L. Tierney |
Succeeded by | Alfred N. Phillips |
In office November 6, 1917 – March 3, 1931 | |
Preceded by | Ebenezer J. Hill |
Succeeded by | William L. Tierney |
Personal details | |
Born | (1853-12-16)December 16, 1853 New York City, New York |
Died | April 1, 1953(1953-04-01) (aged 99) Stamford, Connecticut |
Resting place | Woodland Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Frances Hannah Hoyt
(m. 1879; died 1943) |
Children | 2, including Katharine |
Parent(s) | Matthew F. Merritt Mariah Shaw |
Residence(s) | Stamford, Connecticut |
Alma mater | Yale College (1873) Columbia Law School (1876) |
Occupation | Banker |
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