Henry Merrick
Source: Library and Archives Canada
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
- ^ a b "Merrickville Lockstation Foundry". Canada's Historic Places. Parks Canada. Retrieved 2011-06-09.
- ^ Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- ^ a b History of Leeds and Grenville, TWH Leavitt (1879)
- ^ Merrickville:Jewel on the Rideau, Larry Turner (ISBN 0-9699381-0-1)
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