Truman A. Merriman

Truman Adams Merriman (September 5, 1839 – April 16, 1892) was an American lawyer, Civil War veteran, and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1885 to 1889.

Truman A. Merriman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th district
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1889
Preceded by	Orlando B. Potter
Succeeded by	John Quinn
Personal details
Born	Truman Adams Merrimam (1839-09-05)September 5, 1839 Auburn, New York, U.S.
Died	April 16, 1892(1892-04-16) (aged 52) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	Fort Hill Cemetery

Biography

Early life and education

He was born on September 5, 1839, in Auburn, New York. Merriman attended Auburn Academy, and in 1861 he graduated from Hobart College in Geneva, New York.

Civil War

He entered the Union Army in September 1861 as a captain, commanding a company which he had raised as part of the 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He took part in several battles, including the Fair Oaks, Seven Days, and Petersburg. He was wounded at Petersburg, and was mustered out as a lieutenant colonel in December, 1864.

Legal career

He studied law with Charles J. Folger and was admitted to the bar in 1867. He moved to New York City in 1871 and worked as a journalist for The Sun. He served as president of the New York Press Club in 1882, 1883, and 1884.

Congress

Merriman was elected as an Independent (non-Tammany) Democrat to the Forty-ninth Congress and reelected as a Democrat to the Fiftieth Congress (March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1889). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1888.

Death and burial

He died in New York City April 16, 1892, and was interred at Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn.

References

• United States Congress. "Truman A. Merriman (id: M000658)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Orlando B. Potter	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th congressional district 1885–1889	Succeeded by John Quinn

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