FARWELL MERRIAM, a farmer of Lewis Township, is a native of Worcester Co., Massachusetts, born January 14, 1833, son of Asa and Sarah (Warren) Merriam, natives of Westminster, Massachusetts, and of French extraction. The parents were both deceased in Massachusetts, the father dying May 19, 1886, at the advanced age of eighty-six years, ten months, eleven days, and the mother in 1859; she was born about the beginning of the nineteenth century. The father was a farmer, and also owned and operated a mill in Princeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.
Farwell Merriam was the fifth child in a family of ten children, was reared to farm life and received his education in the district schools. When he was 20 years of age, he entered a wood shop, engaged in getting out chair material, and also learned wood turning for about one year. February 6, 1854, he embarked for California on board the steamship "Georgia," ticket $115; March 13, 1854, he arrived at San Francisco. He there took the steamboat "Pawnee" up the river to Marysville, and then walked twenty-eight miles to Swedish Flat, Butte Co., where he engaged in gold-mining for over three years, when he returned to his native State, remaining until the spring of 1858. At Worcester, Massachusetts, April 6, 1858, he purchased a ticket for $32 to St. Louis, Missouri, via Chicago, which was at that time a small place. From St. Louis he came by boat to Council Bluffs where he remained over night, and the next morning started out afoot for Onawa, Iowa, a distance of some sixty miles. Here he engaged at work for Judge Whitney, in Monona Co., where he remained for two or three weeks. Mr. Merriam then purchased a piece of land, all of the northwest quarter of section 5, on the west side of the Sioux River, comprising 114 acres. This was a tract of uncultivated land, which he slightly improved and remained one year. He then returned to Onawa, where he erected a home, and resided there until May 6, 1861, when he started with a wagon and two yoke of cattle for Denver, Colorado, arriving at Denver, June 15, 1861. From there he went to Golden Gate, and over the divide to Black Hawk Point and Central City, where he took up a claim between Central and Nevada City, which he worked for several months. On October 6 he sold out and returned overland to Council Bluffs and thence to Onawa, where he remained until April 1862. Mr. Merriam then returned to Council Bluffs, en route for Denver; but when he arrived here, he changed his mind and on May 15, 1862, opened a small grocery, notions and fruit store at No. 187 Broadway. During his stay in Council Bluffs he increased his stock and controlled the whole fruit market. In 1881 he turned his entire attention to his farm, which is located on section 17, Lewis Township, where he has lived since the spring of 1875 having purchased the same in 1874. This farm consists of 40 acres for which he paid $2,000, and which he has turned into a vegetable garden and fruit farm; but for a number of years he followed stock-raising. Mr. Merriam has made many improvements, and now has one of the best located farms in this part of the county; everything denotes thrift, energy and prosperity. He is a stanch Republican and takes an active part in all political issues of the day and strives to promote the best interests of his party.
Mr. Merriam was married Sept 4, 1867, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Miss Sarah E. Jones, aged thirty-nine years, the daughter of G. H. and Adaline Jones of Council Bluffs. Mr. and Mrs. Merriam have six children, viz.: George N., of Council Bluffs, aged twenty-two years and four months; Grace E., nineteen years and nine months, and the wife of W. W. Biddleston of Council Bluffs; Charles F., deceased March 15, 1889, aged fifteen years, three months and twenty-two days; Walter, deceased in 1882 at the age of three years, eleven months and twenty-five days; Leonard A., at home, aged seven years and six months, and Harrold, four years and six months old. Mr. Merriam is a member of the Pioneer Association of Monona County, Iowa.
source of biographical sketch: “Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa”, 1891, pages 237 - 238
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Farwell Merriam.
Farwell Merriam, aged 53 years, died at St. Bernard’s hospital at 7:15 o’clock Monday morning from nephritis. Little is known of his relatives, and the body was removed to Corrigan’s undertaking parlors to await word from relatives in California.
(transcriber’s note: stated age is incorrect)
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 20, 1913, page 7, column 5
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The funeral of Farwell Merriam, who died Monday evening at St. Bernard’s hospital, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Corrigan’s chapel. Rev. J. E. Matheney of Fifth Avenue M. E. Church will conduct the services and the body will be taken to Lewis township for burial.
The deceased was nearly 80 years of age and had been a resident of Council Bluffs for more than forty years. A number of years ago his mind became affected and he taken to Clarinda for treatment. He was discharged as cured, but a recurrence of his old trouble necessitated his being taken to St. Bernard’s hospital.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bedleston, of Alameda, Calif., and a son at Detroit, Mich. The daughter wired instructions with regard to the funeral, but will be unable to be present.
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 21, 1913, page 7, column 3
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The funeral of Farwell Merriam, who died Monday, was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Corrigan’s chapel. Rev. J. E. Matheney and Rev. Henry DeLong conducted the services. The body was taken to Lewis township for burial. The pallbearers were A. W. Covalt, H. C. Raymond, E. W. Peterson and J. F. McPherson.
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 23, 1913, page 7, column 5
Farwell Merriam was the fifth child in a family of ten children, was reared to farm life and received his education in the district schools. When he was 20 years of age, he entered a wood shop, engaged in getting out chair material, and also learned wood turning for about one year. February 6, 1854, he embarked for California on board the steamship "Georgia," ticket $115; March 13, 1854, he arrived at San Francisco. He there took the steamboat "Pawnee" up the river to Marysville, and then walked twenty-eight miles to Swedish Flat, Butte Co., where he engaged in gold-mining for over three years, when he returned to his native State, remaining until the spring of 1858. At Worcester, Massachusetts, April 6, 1858, he purchased a ticket for $32 to St. Louis, Missouri, via Chicago, which was at that time a small place. From St. Louis he came by boat to Council Bluffs where he remained over night, and the next morning started out afoot for Onawa, Iowa, a distance of some sixty miles. Here he engaged at work for Judge Whitney, in Monona Co., where he remained for two or three weeks. Mr. Merriam then purchased a piece of land, all of the northwest quarter of section 5, on the west side of the Sioux River, comprising 114 acres. This was a tract of uncultivated land, which he slightly improved and remained one year. He then returned to Onawa, where he erected a home, and resided there until May 6, 1861, when he started with a wagon and two yoke of cattle for Denver, Colorado, arriving at Denver, June 15, 1861. From there he went to Golden Gate, and over the divide to Black Hawk Point and Central City, where he took up a claim between Central and Nevada City, which he worked for several months. On October 6 he sold out and returned overland to Council Bluffs and thence to Onawa, where he remained until April 1862. Mr. Merriam then returned to Council Bluffs, en route for Denver; but when he arrived here, he changed his mind and on May 15, 1862, opened a small grocery, notions and fruit store at No. 187 Broadway. During his stay in Council Bluffs he increased his stock and controlled the whole fruit market. In 1881 he turned his entire attention to his farm, which is located on section 17, Lewis Township, where he has lived since the spring of 1875 having purchased the same in 1874. This farm consists of 40 acres for which he paid $2,000, and which he has turned into a vegetable garden and fruit farm; but for a number of years he followed stock-raising. Mr. Merriam has made many improvements, and now has one of the best located farms in this part of the county; everything denotes thrift, energy and prosperity. He is a stanch Republican and takes an active part in all political issues of the day and strives to promote the best interests of his party.
Mr. Merriam was married Sept 4, 1867, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Miss Sarah E. Jones, aged thirty-nine years, the daughter of G. H. and Adaline Jones of Council Bluffs. Mr. and Mrs. Merriam have six children, viz.: George N., of Council Bluffs, aged twenty-two years and four months; Grace E., nineteen years and nine months, and the wife of W. W. Biddleston of Council Bluffs; Charles F., deceased March 15, 1889, aged fifteen years, three months and twenty-two days; Walter, deceased in 1882 at the age of three years, eleven months and twenty-five days; Leonard A., at home, aged seven years and six months, and Harrold, four years and six months old. Mr. Merriam is a member of the Pioneer Association of Monona County, Iowa.
source of biographical sketch: “Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa”, 1891, pages 237 - 238
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Farwell Merriam.
Farwell Merriam, aged 53 years, died at St. Bernard’s hospital at 7:15 o’clock Monday morning from nephritis. Little is known of his relatives, and the body was removed to Corrigan’s undertaking parlors to await word from relatives in California.
(transcriber’s note: stated age is incorrect)
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 20, 1913, page 7, column 5
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The funeral of Farwell Merriam, who died Monday evening at St. Bernard’s hospital, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Corrigan’s chapel. Rev. J. E. Matheney of Fifth Avenue M. E. Church will conduct the services and the body will be taken to Lewis township for burial.
The deceased was nearly 80 years of age and had been a resident of Council Bluffs for more than forty years. A number of years ago his mind became affected and he taken to Clarinda for treatment. He was discharged as cured, but a recurrence of his old trouble necessitated his being taken to St. Bernard’s hospital.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bedleston, of Alameda, Calif., and a son at Detroit, Mich. The daughter wired instructions with regard to the funeral, but will be unable to be present.
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 21, 1913, page 7, column 3
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The funeral of Farwell Merriam, who died Monday, was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Corrigan’s chapel. Rev. J. E. Matheney and Rev. Henry DeLong conducted the services. The body was taken to Lewis township for burial. The pallbearers were A. W. Covalt, H. C. Raymond, E. W. Peterson and J. F. McPherson.
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 23, 1913, page 7, column 5
FARWELL MERRIAM, a farmer of Lewis Township, is a native of Worcester Co., Massachusetts, born January 14, 1833, son of Asa and Sarah (Warren) Merriam, natives of Westminster, Massachusetts, and of French extraction. The parents were both deceased in Massachusetts, the father dying May 19, 1886, at the advanced age of eighty-six years, ten months, eleven days, and the mother in 1859; she was born about the beginning of the nineteenth century. The father was a farmer, and also owned and operated a mill in Princeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.
Farwell Merriam was the fifth child in a family of ten children, was reared to farm life and received his education in the district schools. When he was 20 years of age, he entered a wood shop, engaged in getting out chair material, and also learned wood turning for about one year. February 6, 1854, he embarked for California on board the steamship "Georgia," ticket $115; March 13, 1854, he arrived at San Francisco. He there took the steamboat "Pawnee" up the river to Marysville, and then walked twenty-eight miles to Swedish Flat, Butte Co., where he engaged in gold-mining for over three years, when he returned to his native State, remaining until the spring of 1858. At Worcester, Massachusetts, April 6, 1858, he purchased a ticket for $32 to St. Louis, Missouri, via Chicago, which was at that time a small place. From St. Louis he came by boat to Council Bluffs where he remained over night, and the next morning started out afoot for Onawa, Iowa, a distance of some sixty miles. Here he engaged at work for Judge Whitney, in Monona Co., where he remained for two or three weeks. Mr. Merriam then purchased a piece of land, all of the northwest quarter of section 5, on the west side of the Sioux River, comprising 114 acres. This was a tract of uncultivated land, which he slightly improved and remained one year. He then returned to Onawa, where he erected a home, and resided there until May 6, 1861, when he started with a wagon and two yoke of cattle for Denver, Colorado, arriving at Denver, June 15, 1861. From there he went to Golden Gate, and over the divide to Black Hawk Point and Central City, where he took up a claim between Central and Nevada City, which he worked for several months. On October 6 he sold out and returned overland to Council Bluffs and thence to Onawa, where he remained until April 1862. Mr. Merriam then returned to Council Bluffs, en route for Denver; but when he arrived here, he changed his mind and on May 15, 1862, opened a small grocery, notions and fruit store at No. 187 Broadway. During his stay in Council Bluffs he increased his stock and controlled the whole fruit market. In 1881 he turned his entire attention to his farm, which is located on section 17, Lewis Township, where he has lived since the spring of 1875 having purchased the same in 1874. This farm consists of 40 acres for which he paid $2,000, and which he has turned into a vegetable garden and fruit farm; but for a number of years he followed stock-raising. Mr. Merriam has made many improvements, and now has one of the best located farms in this part of the county; everything denotes thrift, energy and prosperity. He is a stanch Republican and takes an active part in all political issues of the day and strives to promote the best interests of his party.
Mr. Merriam was married Sept 4, 1867, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Miss Sarah E. Jones, aged thirty-nine years, the daughter of G. H. and Adaline Jones of Council Bluffs. Mr. and Mrs. Merriam have six children, viz.: George N., of Council Bluffs, aged twenty-two years and four months; Grace E., nineteen years and nine months, and the wife of W. W. Biddleston of Council Bluffs; Charles F., deceased March 15, 1889, aged fifteen years, three months and twenty-two days; Walter, deceased in 1882 at the age of three years, eleven months and twenty-five days; Leonard A., at home, aged seven years and six months, and Harrold, four years and six months old. Mr. Merriam is a member of the Pioneer Association of Monona County, Iowa.
source of biographical sketch: “Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa”, 1891, pages 237 - 238
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Farwell Merriam.
Farwell Merriam, aged 53 years, died at St. Bernard’s hospital at 7:15 o’clock Monday morning from nephritis. Little is known of his relatives, and the body was removed to Corrigan’s undertaking parlors to await word from relatives in California.
(transcriber’s note: stated age is incorrect)
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 20, 1913, page 7, column 5
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The funeral of Farwell Merriam, who died Monday evening at St. Bernard’s hospital, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Corrigan’s chapel. Rev. J. E. Matheney of Fifth Avenue M. E. Church will conduct the services and the body will be taken to Lewis township for burial.
The deceased was nearly 80 years of age and had been a resident of Council Bluffs for more than forty years. A number of years ago his mind became affected and he taken to Clarinda for treatment. He was discharged as cured, but a recurrence of his old trouble necessitated his being taken to St. Bernard’s hospital.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bedleston, of Alameda, Calif., and a son at Detroit, Mich. The daughter wired instructions with regard to the funeral, but will be unable to be present.
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 21, 1913, page 7, column 3
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The funeral of Farwell Merriam, who died Monday, was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Corrigan’s chapel. Rev. J. E. Matheney and Rev. Henry DeLong conducted the services. The body was taken to Lewis township for burial. The pallbearers were A. W. Covalt, H. C. Raymond, E. W. Peterson and J. F. McPherson.
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 23, 1913, page 7, column 5
Farwell Merriam was the fifth child in a family of ten children, was reared to farm life and received his education in the district schools. When he was 20 years of age, he entered a wood shop, engaged in getting out chair material, and also learned wood turning for about one year. February 6, 1854, he embarked for California on board the steamship "Georgia," ticket $115; March 13, 1854, he arrived at San Francisco. He there took the steamboat "Pawnee" up the river to Marysville, and then walked twenty-eight miles to Swedish Flat, Butte Co., where he engaged in gold-mining for over three years, when he returned to his native State, remaining until the spring of 1858. At Worcester, Massachusetts, April 6, 1858, he purchased a ticket for $32 to St. Louis, Missouri, via Chicago, which was at that time a small place. From St. Louis he came by boat to Council Bluffs where he remained over night, and the next morning started out afoot for Onawa, Iowa, a distance of some sixty miles. Here he engaged at work for Judge Whitney, in Monona Co., where he remained for two or three weeks. Mr. Merriam then purchased a piece of land, all of the northwest quarter of section 5, on the west side of the Sioux River, comprising 114 acres. This was a tract of uncultivated land, which he slightly improved and remained one year. He then returned to Onawa, where he erected a home, and resided there until May 6, 1861, when he started with a wagon and two yoke of cattle for Denver, Colorado, arriving at Denver, June 15, 1861. From there he went to Golden Gate, and over the divide to Black Hawk Point and Central City, where he took up a claim between Central and Nevada City, which he worked for several months. On October 6 he sold out and returned overland to Council Bluffs and thence to Onawa, where he remained until April 1862. Mr. Merriam then returned to Council Bluffs, en route for Denver; but when he arrived here, he changed his mind and on May 15, 1862, opened a small grocery, notions and fruit store at No. 187 Broadway. During his stay in Council Bluffs he increased his stock and controlled the whole fruit market. In 1881 he turned his entire attention to his farm, which is located on section 17, Lewis Township, where he has lived since the spring of 1875 having purchased the same in 1874. This farm consists of 40 acres for which he paid $2,000, and which he has turned into a vegetable garden and fruit farm; but for a number of years he followed stock-raising. Mr. Merriam has made many improvements, and now has one of the best located farms in this part of the county; everything denotes thrift, energy and prosperity. He is a stanch Republican and takes an active part in all political issues of the day and strives to promote the best interests of his party.
Mr. Merriam was married Sept 4, 1867, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Miss Sarah E. Jones, aged thirty-nine years, the daughter of G. H. and Adaline Jones of Council Bluffs. Mr. and Mrs. Merriam have six children, viz.: George N., of Council Bluffs, aged twenty-two years and four months; Grace E., nineteen years and nine months, and the wife of W. W. Biddleston of Council Bluffs; Charles F., deceased March 15, 1889, aged fifteen years, three months and twenty-two days; Walter, deceased in 1882 at the age of three years, eleven months and twenty-five days; Leonard A., at home, aged seven years and six months, and Harrold, four years and six months old. Mr. Merriam is a member of the Pioneer Association of Monona County, Iowa.
source of biographical sketch: “Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa”, 1891, pages 237 - 238
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Farwell Merriam.
Farwell Merriam, aged 53 years, died at St. Bernard’s hospital at 7:15 o’clock Monday morning from nephritis. Little is known of his relatives, and the body was removed to Corrigan’s undertaking parlors to await word from relatives in California.
(transcriber’s note: stated age is incorrect)
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 20, 1913, page 7, column 5
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The funeral of Farwell Merriam, who died Monday evening at St. Bernard’s hospital, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Corrigan’s chapel. Rev. J. E. Matheney of Fifth Avenue M. E. Church will conduct the services and the body will be taken to Lewis township for burial.
The deceased was nearly 80 years of age and had been a resident of Council Bluffs for more than forty years. A number of years ago his mind became affected and he taken to Clarinda for treatment. He was discharged as cured, but a recurrence of his old trouble necessitated his being taken to St. Bernard’s hospital.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bedleston, of Alameda, Calif., and a son at Detroit, Mich. The daughter wired instructions with regard to the funeral, but will be unable to be present.
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 21, 1913, page 7, column 3
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The funeral of Farwell Merriam, who died Monday, was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Corrigan’s chapel. Rev. J. E. Matheney and Rev. Henry DeLong conducted the services. The body was taken to Lewis township for burial. The pallbearers were A. W. Covalt, H. C. Raymond, E. W. Peterson and J. F. McPherson.
source of obituary: The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), October 23, 1913, page 7, column 5
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