A. M. Merrill was born in Cataraugus county, New York, June 15, 1854. In 1869, his parents came to Alden, where his father (David Merrill) bought a farm and died here, in 1874. He has been engaged in farming here, with the exception of 15 months running the “Central House.” He was married in 1875 to Miss Emma Davis, daughter of “Esquire” Davis, of Alden.

Source: Alden Public Library