If there is anyone on this list that claims Gilbert Merritt as an ancestor, I really need some information. I had been trying to trace John Merritt back through his father, Ebenezer Merritt, as described in the "Revised Book of Merrits", and noted where it said that Ebenezer Merritt was married to Keziah Clapp, but have never been able to find anything in the IGI or elsewhere that says Keziah Clapp was not born or married in Massachusetts. In searching the web, I found an Ebenezer Merritt, who was married to Cynthia Willis in 1783 in Dutchess County, New York. Their children were John Merritt, Ebenezer Merritt, Peter Merritt, and Ephraim Merritt. The John Merritt I have been looking for information on was born in Dutchess County, moved to Yates County. In the IGI, Ebenezer and John Merritt was listed by relative Gilbert Merritt. Any takers? Ken Jackson