George S. Merry (June 7, 1863 – May 15, 1935) was an American politician who served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1921 until 1922.

George S. Merry
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
1921–1922
Personal details
Born(1863-06-07)June 7, 1863
Weyauwega, Wisconsin
Died(1935-05-15)May 15, 1935
Dell Rapids, South Dakota
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAnna Lydia Jackson
RelationsWilliam E. Merry (brother)

Background

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Merry was born George Schuyler Merry on June 7, 1863, in Weyauwega, Wisconsin.[1][2] His brother, William E. Merry, served as a member of the South Dakota Senate.[1] George Merry served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1921 to 1922. He was a Republican.

Personal life

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On January 27, 1892, Merry married Anna Lydia Jackson. She died in 1912. He later married Nellie G. Adcock on June 1, 1921. Merry died on May 15, 1935, in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "William E. Merry, 79, Dies At Dell Rapids". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, SD. February 4, 1941. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "George S. Rapids, Dell Rapids, Dies". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, SD. May 15, 1935. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "George Schuyler Merry". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2013-11-04.