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Merrill Family History
Merrill Genealogy & Family TreeMerrill is an English name from Cornwall, England, where the family was granted a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings. It comes from the Celtic roots muir ("sea") and gael ("bright"). The earliest known ancestor--Ougrim filius Miriel--was recorded in 1188.
Other spellings include "Merell," "Merrells," "Meyrell," and "Meyrill." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Jan Merrill (running), American actress Dina Merrill (Operation Petticoat, Butterfield 8, The Player), and American songwriter Bob Merrill ("How Much is That Doggy in the Window?"). The first Merrill to come to America was John Merrill in Massachusetts in 1630.
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Merrill Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Merrill -- --, 1645 October 7, 1710
- William Merrill -- --, 1650 December 0, 1724
- Abell Merrill -- --, 1680 August 18, 1759 Connecticut Colony
- Moses Merrill -- --, 1683 January 17, 1756 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Austin Shepherd Merrill -- --, 1802 January 16, 1874 Connecticut
Merrill Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Merrill -- --, 1677 November 20, 1750 Massachusetts
- John Wilson Merrill -- --, 1830 March 7, 1897 Connecticut
- Mary Merrill -- --, 1734 February 11, 1817 Connecticut Colony
- Thomas Merrill -- --, 1570 August 18, 1616
- John Merrill -- --, 1551 July 5, 1601
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