Henry (1) MERRITT
- Born: Abt 1590, Tenterden, Kent County, England
- Marriage (1): Katherine UNKNOWN
- Died: 30 Nov 1690 about age 100
General Notes:
Founder of Scituate MA, came over on early boat possibly the "Anne" to Plymouth Colony.
He is mentioned in the will (in England) of Thomas Tilden, father of Scituate co-founder Nathaniel Tilden, in 1619. The name in the will is spelled “Meryote.” In early Plymouth records it is spelled Meriot, Meriet, and Merritt.
He married his wife Katherine in England.
(From Mary Dawkins materials)
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Constable, "Commisioner of Excise."
• Religion: Congregationalist.
Henry married Katherine UNKNOWN.
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