Elder Marriner Wood Merrill
Information regarding Marriner W. Merrill
- Apostle number: 42
- Quorum of the Twelve number: 35
- Date of birth: September 25, 1832
- Place of birth: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada
- Date of apostolic ordination: October 7, 1889
- Age when ordained apostle: 57 years 0 months
- End of apostolic service: February 6, 1906
- Total apostolic years: 16 years 3 months
- Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: October 7, 1889
- Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: 16 years 3 months
- Date of death: February 6, 1906
- Age at death: 73 years 4 months
- Place of death: Richmond, Cache County, Utah
- Remarks: Elder Merrill died of Bright’s disease, which is an inflammation of the kidneys, also known as glomerulonephritis. He served as a member of the territorial legislature for two terms, and served as the Postmaster of Richmond and as a County Selectman in Cache County. Elder Merrill had eight wives and 297 grandchildren.
- Inspirational quote: “To find the right person, you must first BE the right person.”
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