"Seattle and Environs, 1852-1924." Vol. 2.  Hon. C. H. Hanford, Editor. Pioneer
Historical Pub. Co., 1924.  p. 341.
 
FRED T. MERRITT

     Fred T. Merritt is one of Seattle's prominent attorneys and his residence
in the city covers a period of seventeen years. He was born at Janesville,
Wisconsin, September 9, 1870, a son of William H. and Maria (Noyes) Merritt, the
former a native of Michigan and the latter of New Hampshire. The father's demise
occurred at Seattle in April, 1919, but the mother is still living in this city.
The public schools of his native state afforded Fred T. Merritt his early
educational privileges and he afterward became a student at the University of
Wisconsin. He studied Saw and practiced in Minneapolis until 1900, when he went
to Alaska, where he remained for four years. He established his permanent home
in Seattle in December, 1907, although he had previously visited the city in the
year 1900. He is an able lawyer, with a wide knowledge of the principles of
jurisprudence and careful analysis enables him correctly to apply his legal
learning to the points at issue. He is now practicing as a member of the firm of
Bogle, Merritt & Bogle, with offices in the Central building, and their
professional standing is of the highest.
     At Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the 26th of June, 1895, Mr. Merritt was
married to Miss Elizabeth Sherrill, a daughter of the Rev. John S. and Julia P.
Sherrill. They have three children : Mildred L. and Fred S., both natives of
Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Ruth M., whose birth occurred in Seattle. All were
educated in the public schools of this city. Mr. Merritt is a member of the
Inglewood Country Club and the Rainier, College and Arctic Clubs and his
fraternal connections are with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the
Modern Woodmen of America. His viewpoint of life is broad and he has firmly
established himself in public regard as an astute lawyer and valued citizen. Mr.
Merritt's residence is at No. 2213 Everett avenue North.


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