About Henry Merkley
Lived 1756 – 1836 (aged 80). Henry Merkley was a Canadian politician.
Henry Merkley (1756–1836) was a farmer and political figure in Upper Canada. He represented Dundas in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1808 to 1812.
He was born in the Thirteen Colonies, the son of Christopher Merkley, of German descent, and served in the King's Royal Regiment of New York. After the American Revolution, Merkley came to Montreal and later settled in Williamsburgh Township. He was a Major in the Dundas County Militia during the War of 1812, later reaching the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Merkley was present at the Battle of Crysler's Farm.
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Who was Henry Merkley?
Canadian politician
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Henry Merkley was born on 24 March 1756 in Albany, New York.
When did Henry Merkley die?
Henry Merkley died on 29 July 1836.
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Henry Merkley was a politician.
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Henry Merkley was Canadian.
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