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MERRIAM, Albert Emery

MERRIAM, Albert Emery

Male 1865 - 1951  (85 years)

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  • Name MERRIAM, Albert Emery   [1] 
    Nickname Bert 
    Born 21 Oct 1865  Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Male 
    Biography From the History of the Methodist Church and correspondence - "Bert Merriam, standing tall and erect was, likewise a pillar of the church in his younger years. Bert Merriam worked in the Vermont schools until 1902, when he went to New Jersey as supt. of schools,(also educational director and psychologist in the NJ State reformatory) and was there for seven years, came back to Vermont in 1916 where he was supt. of Schools again at Bellows Falls. In 1917 he went to France to work with the YMCA and was in charge of the work at Bordeaux, France. In 1919 he was sent to Siberia and was there for three years and then was sent to Shanghai in 1923. Later that year he became a YMCA worker in the Philippine Islands and was interned by the Japanese throughout World War II in Manila, emerging with his wife after their captivity somewhat wane but in excellent spirits, being at the time over 80 years of age."  [3] 
    Residence Jun 1900  Hardwick, Caledonia Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    School Principal - Hardwick Academy 
    Residence 1910  Hackensack, Bergen Co, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    School Superintendent 
    Residence Jun 1915  Rahway, Union Co, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Educator 
    Residence Jan 1920  Bellows Falls, Windham Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Secretary - YMCA 
    Travel 14 May 1930  Shanghai, , , China Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Departed Shanghai, China aboard the Steam Ship President Adams. Arrived New York City 8 July 1930. His wife, Carrie, traveled with him. 
    Travel 22 Oct 1930  San Francisco, San Francisco Co, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Departed San Francisco en-route to Manila, Philippines with a stop over at Honolulu, Hawaii. Arrived Honolulu 28 Oct 1930. His wife, Carrie, traveled with him.  
    Occupation 1930 - 1945  Manila, , Luzon, Philippines Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    YMCA Missionary
    Albert and his wife, Carrie, were imprisoned by the Japanese during the occupation of the Philippine Islands during World War II. The Philippines were liberated during October 1944.  
    Travel 10 Apr 1945  Manila, , Luzon, Philippines Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Departed Manila, Philippines aboard Motor Ship Torrens. Arrived San Francisco, California 15 May 1945. His wife, Carrie, traveled with him.  
    Marriage Status 10 Apr 1950  Morrisville, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Widowed 
    Residence 10 Apr 1950  Morrisville, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Living on George Street with Elwin and Ruth Tillotson. 
    Died 2 Oct 1951  Morrisville, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    • Copley Hospital
    Buried Lake Elmore Cemetery, Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [14] 
    Person ID I4445  SEQUOIA | Branch - MERRIAM, Mary - about 1625
    Last Modified 22 Jul 2023 

    Father MERRIAM, Albert Chester,   b. 29 Oct 1835, Morristown, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Nov 1914, Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother SILLOWAY, Helen Maria,   b. 29 Oct 1837, Berlin, Washington Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Mar 1917, Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 25 Mar 1861  Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [15] 
    Family ID F2151  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family SHAW, Carrie Amelia,   b. 29 Jan 1870, Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jul 1948, Morrisville, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 9 Aug 1899  Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [16] 
    Last Modified 21 Nov 2014 
    Family ID F10045  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Oct 1865 - Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Aug 1899 - Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - School Principal - Hardwick Academy - Jun 1900 - Hardwick, Caledonia Co, Vermont, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - School Superintendent - 1910 - Hackensack, Bergen Co, New Jersey, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Educator - Jun 1915 - Rahway, Union Co, New Jersey, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Secretary - YMCA - Jan 1920 - Bellows Falls, Windham Co, Vermont, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsTravel - Departed Shanghai, China aboard the Steam Ship President Adams. Arrived New York City 8 July 1930. His wife, Carrie, traveled with him. - 14 May 1930 - Shanghai, , , China Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsTravel - Departed San Francisco en-route to Manila, Philippines with a stop over at Honolulu, Hawaii. Arrived Honolulu 28 Oct 1930. His wife, Carrie, traveled with him. - 22 Oct 1930 - San Francisco, San Francisco Co, California, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - YMCA Missionary Albert and his wife, Carrie, were imprisoned by the Japanese during the occupation of the Philippine Islands during World War II. The Philippines were liberated during October 1944. - 1930 - 1945 - Manila, , Luzon, Philippines Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsTravel - Departed Manila, Philippines aboard Motor Ship Torrens. Arrived San Francisco, California 15 May 1945. His wife, Carrie, traveled with him. - 10 Apr 1945 - Manila, , Luzon, Philippines Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage Status - Widowed - 10 Apr 1950 - Morrisville, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Living on George Street with Elwin and Ruth Tillotson. - 10 Apr 1950 - Morrisville, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 Oct 1951 - Morrisville, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Lake Elmore Cemetery, Elmore, Lamoille Co, Vermont, United States Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    PHOTO: MERRIAM, Albert Emery; d. 2 Oct 1951    		PHOTO: MERRIAM, Albert Emery; d. 2 Oct 1951
    Photo courtesy of Richard Merriam
    PHOTO: MERRIAM, Albert Emery; d. 2 Oct 1951 in Morrisville, VT.    		PHOTO: MERRIAM, Albert Emery; d. 2 Oct 1951 in Morrisville, VT.
    Photo of Albert "Bert" Merriam ca. 1950 taken in Morrisville, VT. Courtesy of Richard Merriam.

    Documents
    DOCUMENT: MERRIAM, Albert Emery; d 2 Oct 1951    		DOCUMENT: MERRIAM, Albert Emery; d 2 Oct 1951
    Settlement of Albert 'Bert' Merriam's estate showing he left a sum of money to the Morristown (Vermont) Centennial Library for the purchase of children's books. Also, he left books for the library and a hearing aid for the Librarian. Courtesy of the Morristown Centennial Library.

    Headstones
    Gravestone: MERRIAM, Albert Emery, b 21 Oct 1865; SHAW, Carrie, b 29 Jan 1870    		Gravestone: MERRIAM, Albert Emery, b 21 Oct 1865; SHAW, Carrie, b 29 Jan 1870
    Photo by Richard D. Merriam
    Gravestone: MERRIAM, Albert Emery, b 21 Oct 1865; SHAW, Carrie, b 29 Jan 1870    		Gravestone: MERRIAM, Albert Emery, b 21 Oct 1865; SHAW, Carrie, b 29 Jan 1870
    Photo by Richard D. Merriam

  • Sources 
    1. [S255] GENEALOGY: MERRIAM GENEALOGY IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA, Pope, Charles Henry - 1906, (Reprint compiled by John Merriam Kingsbury through Bullbrier Press - 1986), pages 396, 439 (1228). (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S433] BIRTH Record: Vermont, USA , (www.familysearch.org), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPQP-V1WY (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S575] HISTORY: Historical Society; Elmore Vermont; USA, https://www.elmorevt.org/historical-society/Successful%20Men%20of%20Elmore.html (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S476] 1900 CENSUS: USA, (FamilySearch.org), https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMGY-NYW (Reliability: 2).

    5. [S309] 1910 CENSUS: USA, (FamilySearch.org), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKTM-LDK (Reliability: 2).

    6. [S836] 1915 CENSUS: New Jersey, USA, (FamilySearch.org), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9W-ZZ4R (Reliability: 2).

    7. [S306] 1920 CENSUS: USA, (FamilySearch.org), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZT1-YQP (Reliability: 2).

    8. [S738] IMMIGRATION: New York, USA, Passenger List 1925-1957, (www.familysearch.org), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:24FK-2G9 (Reliability: 2).

    9. [S1024] IMMIGRATION: Hawaii, USA, Honolulu Passenger lists 1900-1953, (www.familysearch.org), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9Z-NMCF (Reliability: 2).

    10. [S521] HISTORY: Vermont, Morristown Two Times, Anna Mower and Robert Haggerman, (1935 by the Morristown Historical Society;), Pages 114 and 152 (Reliability: 2).

    11. [S796] IMMIGRATION: California, USA, San Fracisco Passenger Lists , (www.familysearch.org), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WBV9-F6N2 (Reliability: 2).

    12. [S424] 1950 CENSUS: USA, (www.familysearch.org), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XL4-X48W (Reliability: 2).

    13. [S2] DEATH Record: Vermont, USA, (www.familysearch.org), https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VNR2-Z4C (Reliability: 2).

    14. [S142] WEBSITE: Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64604117/albert-merriam (Reliability: 2).

    15. [S257] MARRIAGE Record: Vermont, USA , (www.familysearch.org), https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFKZ-8Q1 (Reliability: 2).

    16. [S257] MARRIAGE Record: Vermont, USA , (www.familysearch.org), https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFC9-3DR (Reliability: 2).


  

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