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          William Hamilton Merritt is an important figure to the Niagara Region.

        1. William Hamilton Merritt is an important figure to the Niagara Region.
        2. William Hamilton Merritt () was the son of Thomas Merritt Jr. of Twelve Mile Creek near present day St. Catharines, Ontario.
        3. MERRITT, WILLIAM HAMILTON, mining engineer, teacher, author, and militia officer; b.
        4. William Hamilton Merritt is an important figure to the Niagara Region.
        5. Illiam Hamilton Merritt was a Captain of the Provincial Dragoons (cavalry), serving through most of the War of He was captured at the Battle of Lundy's.

          6. MERRITT, WILLIAM HAMILTON, mining engineer, teacher, author, and militia officer; b..

          William Hamilton Merritt

          Upper Canada businessman and politician

          For other people named William Merritt, see William Merritt (disambiguation).

          William Hamilton Merritt

          In office
          1832–1841
          Preceded byJohn Warren
          Succeeded byPosition abolished
          In office
          1841–1860
          Preceded byNew position
          In office
          1860–1862
          Preceded byNew position
          Succeeded byJames G.

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          BornJuly 3, 1793 (1793-07-03)
          Bedford, New York, U.S.
          DiedJuly 5, 1862(1862-07-05) (aged 69)
          Cornwall Canal
          Resting placeVictoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Ontario
          SpouseCatharine Prendergast
          ChildrenFour sons and two daughters, including Thomas Rodman Merritt, M.P.

          (son)
          William Hamilton Merritt III (grandson)

          OccupationLandowner, businessman
          Allegiance Britain
          Branch/serviceUpper Canada militia
          Unit2nd Lincoln Militia
          Battles/warsBattle of Queenston Heights
          Battle of Lundy's Lane

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