BIO:  Henry S. Merryman, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Fawn Township, Pg 103

HENRY S. MERRYMAN is a son of Nelson and Sarah (Davis) Merryman, of Baltimore, 
Md., and was born September 6, 1839, in Harford County, Md.  He remained there 
until 1861, when he enlisted in Purnell’s cavalry, Company A, called Purnell’s 
Legion, and served until the close of the war, when he returned to Harford 
County, where he remained until 1871.  He then came to Fawn Grove and established 
a general merchandising business, in which he is still engaged.  He was married, 
in 1866, to Jane A. Webb, a daughter of William and Margaret Webb, of Fawn Grove.  
By this union they have five children:  Carrie E., Harry C., Nelson, William E. 
and Corinne.  Mr. Merryman is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of 
Harford County, Md.