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Merritt M. Webb

Born: 3/21/1829 Jefferson Co, NY

 

Parents: James Webb Sr and Wealthy Hutchinson

 

Siblings: James Jr., Edmund, Inez, Marietta

 

Marriage: Mary Putnam (12/30/1831- 6/2/1896) on 4/17/1849, Jefferson Co, NY

 

Death: 9/10/1892, Medford Township, Steele Co, MN. Buried Forest Hill Cemetery.

 

Children: Frank C. (11/27/1850-4/11/1941), Merritt E. (16 May 1852-11 Jan 1880), Charles N. (8 Feb 1855-?), Diana (circa 1857-died young), Edmund E. (3/22/1859-?), Eva May (1/16/1870-11/7/1915), Mary A. (9/29/1863-?)

 

Census:

1880 US Census, Minnesota, Steele Co, Medford Township:
Merritt age 51 farmer, born NY, parents both born Mass
Mary age 48 born NY
Addie (daughter) age 16, born WI
Eva age 10 born Minn

 

1870, Medford, Steele Co, MN
Merritt, age 40, farmer
Mary, age 37
Frank, 19
Merritt, 17
Charles, 14
Diana, 12
Edmund, 10
Ada, 6
Eva, infant

 

1860 US Census, Sheboygan Co, township of Lyndon(Lindon): Merritt, age 30, born NY, Mary age 28, born NY, Frank C. age ?, Merritt E age 7, Charles N. age 5, Diana E. age 3, Edmund E age 1  (all children born in WI). Value of real estate $1400

 

1850 US census, Sheboygan Co, Scott township: (no Merritt and Mary found in any census, possibly traveling from NY to Wi as census was taken.) Merritt’s parents, newly living in Wisconsin,  listed older brother James (newly married), and directly beneath him a female, age 21 named Merritta, also married within the last year. It is logical to assume that this Meritta is James’ new wife, but in all likelihood this is his brother Merritt, who happens to be age 21. Older brother James was actually still living in NY at that time; perhaps the Webb parents did not understand that only members actually living in the household were to be listed. Both brothers were newly married and either en route or soon to be leaving for Wisconsin. The census taker may have inadvertantly added the “a” to Merritt’s name.

 

Notes and Misc:                                                                                             

 ”Biographical sketch in the “History of Steele & Waseca Counties”                                                                                                     

“Merritt Webb is a native of Jefferson Co., NY, born March 21, 1829.  His parents were James and Wealthy (Hutchinson) Webb, natives of Massachusetts.  They removed to New York at an early age, and in 1849 settled in Sheboygan Co., WI.  Merritt remained with his parents until 20 years of age, striking out in life for himself in Wisconsin.  He followed farming in that State for fifteen years, then came to Minnesota and lived in Wabasha County one year, after which for two years he lived in Meriden Township, Steele County.  He then purchased his present farmfrom John Sanborn, who had “claimed” it in 1854.  Mr. Webb was married April 17, 1849, to Miss Mary C. Putnam, who was
born December 30, 1831, her grandfather being a son of General Putnam of Revolutionary fame.  They have five living children:  Frank C, born Nov. 27, 1850, Charles N, Born
February 8, 1855, Edmund E. born March 22, 1859, Mary A., born Sept. 29, 1863, and Eva May, born January 16, 1870. Frank C. lives in Owatonna; Charles N. and Edmund E. in
Watonwan Co., MN; Mary A. married Homer Demick of Owatonna; Eva May is still at home.”

Misc.

Merritt obtained a land patent 8/10/1850 for 40 acres in Wi (copy)

Owatonna 
County:    Steele 
Name:    MERRITT WEBB
Birth Date:    21/MAR/1829 
Death Date:    10/SEP/1892 
Cemetery:    Forest Hill 
Comments:    SP. MARY C. PUTNAM 
Section:    6 119 E
                                                                                          

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