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Edwin De Lafayette Merrill
He initially came to the Valley with his mother, Emily Phelps Merrill Dustin in 1850, but he is seen crossing the plains again in 1851 with the Thomas S. Williams Freight Train.
His death certificate shows his name as "Edwin De L Merrill."
Born
1836 January 6
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Occurred On 1836 January 6
Traveled in Company Unknown (1850)
1850 (Age 13) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1850
Joined Company
Circa 1850
Company Arrived
Traveled in Thomas S. Williams Freight Train (1851)
1851 August 3 – 25 (Age 15) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1851 August 3
Joined Company
Ended On 1851 August 25
Company Arrived
Married Eliza Ann Perkins
1865 November 2 (Age 29)
Died
1912 September 23 (Age 76)
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Edwin De Lafayette Merrill (1836 - 1912)