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William E. Merry

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William E. Merry
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 10th district
In office
1927–1928
Personal details
Born(1861-03-06)March 6, 1861
Royalton, Wisconsin
Died(1941-02-04)February 4, 1941
Dell Rapids, South Dakota
Political partyRepublican
SpouseReefa Mable Hart

William E. Merry (March 6, 1861 – February 4, 1941) was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.

Biography

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Merry was born William Edgar Merry on March 6, 1861 in Royalton, Wisconsin.[1] He moved to Dell Rapids, South Dakota in 1873.

On November 27, 1888, Merry married Reefa Hart. They would have four children before she died on January 27, 1924. He later married Lulu Blackman on June 2, 1926. Merry died on February 4, 1941. He was a Baptist.

His brother, George, was also a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.

Career

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Merry was a member of the House of Representatives from 1927 to 1928. He was a Republican.

References

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  1. ^ "Baptist Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-11-04.