Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1937
Preceded by
William L. Tierney
Succeeded by
Alfred N. Phillips
In office November 6, 1917 – March 3, 1931
Preceded by
Ebenezer J. Hill
Succeeded by
William L. Tierney
Personal details
Born
(1853-12-16)December 16, 1853 New York City, New York
Died
April 1, 1953(1953-04-01) (aged 99) Stamford, Connecticut
Resting place
Woodland Cemetery
Political party
Republican
Spouse
Frances Hannah Hoyt
(m. 1879; died 1943)
Children
2, including Katharine
Parent(s)
Matthew F. Merritt Mariah Shaw
Residence(s)
Stamford, Connecticut
Alma mater
Yale College (1873) Columbia Law School (1876)
Occupation
Banker
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Schuyler Merritt (December 16, 1853 – April 1, 1953) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives
from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1917 to 1931 and 1933 to 1937. He is the namesake of the Merritt Parkway.
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