John Wesley MERRITT birth 1829 Adison, Vermont death July 28, 1905 LeRay, Jefferson, NY. buried Black River, Jefferson, NY. married Jan.17, 1874 Clista Melvina GUINUP other marriage: Julia Ann ONEY ( OLNEY ) His father: John MERRITT His mother: Rachel LEWIS Clista Melvina GUINUP birth Jan. 10, 1854 Clinton, NY. death Feb.16, 1910 LeRay, Jefferson, NY. buried Black River, Jefferson, NY. Her father: William GUINUP Her mother: Mary J. DAREN Children of John and Clista 1. Susie female birth 1876 married John MCDONALD 2. George Allen male birth June 16, 1879 death Mar. 29, 1952 Norwich, NY. married Eunice B. HUNTLEY and Minnie M. HOLLIS 3. Lillian May female birth Dec.27, 1880 Harrisville, Lewis, NY death Mar.24, 1969 Watertown, Jefferson, NY. buried Black River, Jefferson, NY. marred Oct.30, 1901 Carthage, Jefferson, NY. Fred W. HESLOP 4. Mary J. female death 1957 buried Black River, Jefferson, NY. married Seymour DANOUGH and Charles POST 5. James Irvin male birth Apr.6, 1883 Pitcairn, St. Lawrence, NY> death Oct.23, 1959 Hailsboro, St. Lawrence, NY. married Oct.28, 1901 Brownsville, Jefferson, NY. Martha Elizabeth MURRAY also married Leota LISCOM 6. Hattie female birth Mar.16, 1885 death 1964 married 1909 Adelbert MUDGE divorced 7. Willie male birth June 28, 188? death Sept.12, 188? buried Black River, Jefferson, NY. 2 months 15 days old