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Submitted: 5/31/18 • Approved: 6/1/18 • Last Updated: 6/4/18 • R326623-G0-S3
Born: 26 Feb 1851
Pultney, Ohio
Died: 2 Nov 1894
Atlantic, Iowa
Cause of death: Gunshot Wound
"Benjamin was a victim of foul play, shot in the head, murdered and robbed."
Spouse: Clara Jane (Byrd) Merritt
Father: Robert Merritt
Mother: Evelyn (Milligan) Merritt
Contributed on 5/31/18 by bgangstad
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