Son of John Merriss Jr. and Nancy Fisk.
Married Minerva S. Hathorn Aug. 4, 1858 in Newton, Massachetts.
Some time after the birth of their son William, Charles and Minerva went their separate ways, with Minerva remaining in Massachusetts and Charles settling in New York. To the right is an image of a "Professional Biography" for C. F. Merriss authored by Richard Edwards and published in 1884. Apparently he was very successful and highly esteemed in his profession to have such a mention about he and his business published.
OBITUARY:
THE NEW YORK TIMES
MAY 8, 1897
FOUND HIS FATHER DEATH
Merriss's Parents Separated shortly after his birth, thirty years ago
As C. F. Merriss lay dead in his room, on the third floor of 685 Broadway, yesterday morning, his only son, a married man, looked on his face with interest and curiosity. The young man had never before seen his father, to know him, although one of them had been living in Brooklyn and the other in New York for years.
The father was sixty-three years old, and came here from Providence, R.I., when a very young man. He was employed for some years by Pomeroy & Co., makers of trusses, braces, and other similar appliances, but in 1875 engaged in business for himself. Mr. Merriss and his wife were estranged nearly thirty years ago, after a brief married life, during which the son was born, and separated. During that time the wife has lived in Brooklyn and the husband here. The son married, and has been living with his mother in Brooklyn. He is employed in a law office in Broad Street, this city.
On Thursday morning the elder Merriss was found dead in bed. Death was caused by heart disease. After some inquiry by the Coroner, the existence of the son was discovered, and he was notified. He responded promptly and made arrangements for the burial.
Married Minerva S. Hathorn Aug. 4, 1858 in Newton, Massachetts.
Some time after the birth of their son William, Charles and Minerva went their separate ways, with Minerva remaining in Massachusetts and Charles settling in New York. To the right is an image of a "Professional Biography" for C. F. Merriss authored by Richard Edwards and published in 1884. Apparently he was very successful and highly esteemed in his profession to have such a mention about he and his business published.
OBITUARY:
THE NEW YORK TIMES
MAY 8, 1897
FOUND HIS FATHER DEATH
Merriss's Parents Separated shortly after his birth, thirty years ago
As C. F. Merriss lay dead in his room, on the third floor of 685 Broadway, yesterday morning, his only son, a married man, looked on his face with interest and curiosity. The young man had never before seen his father, to know him, although one of them had been living in Brooklyn and the other in New York for years.
The father was sixty-three years old, and came here from Providence, R.I., when a very young man. He was employed for some years by Pomeroy & Co., makers of trusses, braces, and other similar appliances, but in 1875 engaged in business for himself. Mr. Merriss and his wife were estranged nearly thirty years ago, after a brief married life, during which the son was born, and separated. During that time the wife has lived in Brooklyn and the husband here. The son married, and has been living with his mother in Brooklyn. He is employed in a law office in Broad Street, this city.
On Thursday morning the elder Merriss was found dead in bed. Death was caused by heart disease. After some inquiry by the Coroner, the existence of the son was discovered, and he was notified. He responded promptly and made arrangements for the burial.
Son of John Merriss Jr. and Nancy Fisk.
Married Minerva S. Hathorn Aug. 4, 1858 in Newton, Massachetts.
Some time after the birth of their son William, Charles and Minerva went their separate ways, with Minerva remaining in Massachusetts and Charles settling in New York. To the right is an image of a "Professional Biography" for C. F. Merriss authored by Richard Edwards and published in 1884. Apparently he was very successful and highly esteemed in his profession to have such a mention about he and his business published.
OBITUARY:
THE NEW YORK TIMES
MAY 8, 1897
FOUND HIS FATHER DEATH
Merriss's Parents Separated shortly after his birth, thirty years ago
As C. F. Merriss lay dead in his room, on the third floor of 685 Broadway, yesterday morning, his only son, a married man, looked on his face with interest and curiosity. The young man had never before seen his father, to know him, although one of them had been living in Brooklyn and the other in New York for years.
The father was sixty-three years old, and came here from Providence, R.I., when a very young man. He was employed for some years by Pomeroy & Co., makers of trusses, braces, and other similar appliances, but in 1875 engaged in business for himself. Mr. Merriss and his wife were estranged nearly thirty years ago, after a brief married life, during which the son was born, and separated. During that time the wife has lived in Brooklyn and the husband here. The son married, and has been living with his mother in Brooklyn. He is employed in a law office in Broad Street, this city.
On Thursday morning the elder Merriss was found dead in bed. Death was caused by heart disease. After some inquiry by the Coroner, the existence of the son was discovered, and he was notified. He responded promptly and made arrangements for the burial.
Married Minerva S. Hathorn Aug. 4, 1858 in Newton, Massachetts.
Some time after the birth of their son William, Charles and Minerva went their separate ways, with Minerva remaining in Massachusetts and Charles settling in New York. To the right is an image of a "Professional Biography" for C. F. Merriss authored by Richard Edwards and published in 1884. Apparently he was very successful and highly esteemed in his profession to have such a mention about he and his business published.
OBITUARY:
THE NEW YORK TIMES
MAY 8, 1897
FOUND HIS FATHER DEATH
Merriss's Parents Separated shortly after his birth, thirty years ago
As C. F. Merriss lay dead in his room, on the third floor of 685 Broadway, yesterday morning, his only son, a married man, looked on his face with interest and curiosity. The young man had never before seen his father, to know him, although one of them had been living in Brooklyn and the other in New York for years.
The father was sixty-three years old, and came here from Providence, R.I., when a very young man. He was employed for some years by Pomeroy & Co., makers of trusses, braces, and other similar appliances, but in 1875 engaged in business for himself. Mr. Merriss and his wife were estranged nearly thirty years ago, after a brief married life, during which the son was born, and separated. During that time the wife has lived in Brooklyn and the husband here. The son married, and has been living with his mother in Brooklyn. He is employed in a law office in Broad Street, this city.
On Thursday morning the elder Merriss was found dead in bed. Death was caused by heart disease. After some inquiry by the Coroner, the existence of the son was discovered, and he was notified. He responded promptly and made arrangements for the burial.
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