Clinton L. Merriam
(March 25, 1824 — February 18, 1900) Clinton Levi Merriam was a businessman and politician. Merriam was born in Leyden, New York where he attended school and obtained an education at Copenhagen Academy. After finishing school, he worked in the mercantile business until moving to New York City in 1847. While in New York City, Merriam worked as an importer and banker. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1875. After serving in Congress, Merriam retired from politics and business and died in 1900.
[Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000653]
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New York Delegation - The Civil Rights Act of 1875
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