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- From the book, History of Leeds and Grenville, by Thad W. Leavitt
HENRY MERRICK, M. P. P.
Mr. Merrick is the son of Stephen Merrick, and
the grandson of William Merrick, who was one of
the first settlers at Merrickville, building mills there
which subsequently gave the present name to the
village. Henry Merrick was born at Merrickville,
and for several years was engaged in the manu
facture of woolen goods, but is at present in the
mercantile business. In 1875, he was elected
Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge
for British America. He has also been a Deputy
Grand Master of the Grand Black Chapter of
Orangemen of British America, and is at present
Grand Master of the Orange Order for Canada.
He was first returned to Parliament for North
Leeds and Grenville at the general election of
187:, being re-elected in 1874. Mr. Merrick is a
Liberal Conservative in politics, and since he
became a member of the Legislative Assembly
has taken a deep interest in promoting an Act for
the incorporation of the Orange Society.
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1837 - 1927 (90 years)
