Re: Ezekiel Merritt - Rye NY cira 1700
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Re: Canadian Merritt info
Sharilyn Whitaker 7/11/05
And 4 years later
Here are the family notes I wrote in my database for Ezekiel Merritt's decendants, probably 4 years ago.I've got some sources.
"This section of the Merritts needs some more work.There seemed to be several Merrits in theRye NY area that have similar names.
"This Ezekiel Merritt enlisted aged 23 in French & Indian War on April 20, 1758 as part of the Westchester Co.It is not clear which Ezekiel was the father of Shubal (b 1765 Rye, d 1828 Olcott NY), Ezekiel, Richard and Betsey.We guess he was a mason in Capt Reuben Lockwood's Company (Ref Douglas Merritt NY Hist Soc. #24 pg 96).
"Anna Hayward Merritt notes "A founder of our American branch of the family was Ezekiel, whose name is found in Rhode Island records 1639. Can not trace to this person.""One of the proprietors and founders of Rye NY was John Merritt who came from Kent, England in 1680." "Another with proprietors Rights at Rye was Thomas, Surveyor.Joseph Merritt son of Thomas of Rye was ensign in the Westchester County militia in 1722."
"There are extensive notes on "Canadian Merritts" which is not included in this tree beyond Ezekiel. Evidently the family was split in their politics.Some of the Merritts went to St. Johns Newfoundland.Some fought with British against Americans. At least oneAmerican Merritt was captured and paroled to their 'English' brother.Some 'turncoat' descendants settled in St. Catherines in Canada and some in Niagara. One Shubal Merritt of Rye was labeled as a bandit by his American branch.
"Believe that a Ezekiel's land and property was taken away in 1782 because he went over to the Enemy. From Stamford Probate Court Records "Ezekiel Merritt's Inventory _An inventorie of the Confiscated Lands and Real Estate of Ezekiel Merritt Late of Greenwich Who as gone over to and Jointed the Enemy...dated 1/7/1782" These notes need further sorting out."
Don't think this will be of much help. Shubal's (1765-1828)decendants are well documented.Don't know if I have posted about him but I can do so if you are interested.
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Re: Ezekiel Merritt - Rye NY cira 1700
Sharilyn Whitaker 7/12/05
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Robert Collman 7/13/05
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Re: Ezekiel Merritt - Rye NY cira 1700