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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
- John Merrill -- --, 1551 July 5, 1601
- Juliane Merrill -- --, 1453 December 0, 1575 England
- Robert Merrill -- --, 1476 March 0, 1528 England
- William Merrill -- --, 1645 October 7, 1710
- Abell Merrill -- --, 1680 August 18, 1759 Connecticut Colony
Merrill Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Moses Merrill -- --, 1683 January 17, 1756 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Nathaniel EMPTYNUL Merrill -- --, 1665 July 4, 1758 Massachusetts
- John EMPTYNUL Merrill -- --, 1663 May 15, 1705 Massachusetts
- Peter EMPTYNUL Merrill -- --, 1667 March 20, 1697 Massachusetts
- Daniel EMPTYNUL Merrill -- --, 1721 December 0, 1753 Massachusetts
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