Henry Merrick

Henry Merrick (1837 - August 9, 1927)^[1] was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Leeds North and Grenville North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1871 to 1886.^[2]

He was born in Merrickville in 1837, the son of Stephen Merrick and the grandson of its founder, William Merrick.^[3] He operated the family mill for a number of years after his father died. Merrick served as mayor of Merrickville.^[4] He also served as Grand Master for the Orange Lodge in Canada.^[3] Merrick redeveloped the local foundry business after he retired from politics.^[1]

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v t e 1871 Ontario general election: Leeds North and Grenville North
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	Henry Merrick	723	61.01	+17.20
	Liberal	Henry Dolphus Smith	462	38.99	−17.20
Turnout			1,185	52.71	−25.57
Eligible voters			2,248
	Conservative gain from Liberal		Swing		+17.20
Source: Elections Ontario^[5]

v t e 1875 Ontario general election: Leeds North and Grenville North
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	Henry Merrick	1,035	61.57	+0.56
	Independent	Henry Dolphus Smith	646	38.43	−0.56
Turnout			1,681	66.63	+13.91
Eligible voters			2,523
	Conservative hold		Swing		+0.56
Source: Elections Ontario^[6]

v t e 1879 Ontario general election: Leeds North and Grenville North
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	Henry Merrick	1,084	59.53	−2.04
	Liberal	Mr. Meikle	737	40.47
Total valid votes			1,821	64.90	−1.73
Eligible voters			2,806
	Conservative hold		Swing		−2.04
Source: Elections Ontario^[7]

Henry Merrick

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