William Duhurst Merrick
William Duhurst Merrick | |
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| United States Senator from Maryland | |
| In office January 4, 1838 – March 3, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Kent |
| Succeeded by | Reverdy Johnson |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1832–1838 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1793 Annapolis, Maryland |
| Died | February 5, 1857 (aged 63) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Whig |
William Duhurst Merrick (October 25, 1793 – February 5, 1857) was a United States Senator from Maryland, serving from 1838 to 1845.
Merrick was born in Annapolis, Maryland and completed preparatory studies. He later graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Merrick held several local offices and served in the
From 1832 to 1838, Merrick served in the
After his service in the Senate, Merrick served as a member of the State constitutional convention in 1850. He was again elected to the House of Delegates, and served from January 1856 until his death in
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External links
- United States Congress. "William Duhurst Merrick (id: M000654)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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