Born 5
August 1869 at Merrickville, Delaware County, New York
Died 11
March 1894 at Denver, Arapaho County, Colorado
Joseph was
the second of three children born to Joseph Cornelius Merrick and Jane
Elizabeth Grant Merrick. He was raised at Merrickville,
located in Franklin, New York, where his father was the owner and operator of a
farm. Joseph’s father died when he was not quite four years of age. His
maternal uncle, John Taylor Grant, assumed responsibility for the farm and the
family. Joseph had read law and was about to enter its practice when his health
failed. He relocated to Denver with the hope that the clear air and high
altitude would restore his health. His mother joined him for the winter and was
at his side when he succumbed to his illness. Joseph had never married. His body was returned
to Franklin and buried at Ouleout Valley Cemetery at that place. He was John
More Association cousin #1452 and my third cousin three times removed.
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