"17 Nov 1894--Died, at Chetopa, Kansas, on the 13th, Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill, aged 50 years.  Deceased was a sister of Green Duncan and Mrs. Joshua Hudson, both of whom were with her during her illness." ****** Here is her obit from the Chetopa Advance: Died Monday Nov 12 of typhoid fever, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Merrill, widow of the late Peter Merrill. The deceased was born in Randolph County, Mo., Nov 5, 1849, was married to Peter Merrill August 3, 1882. She leaves two little children, a boy and a girl. The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday at 2 o'clock and conducted by Rev. W. H. Mulvaney. Burial date November 13, 1894. ******** The children she left were Nellie and Eldon Merrill. They were raised by their half brother, Hiram Merrill. Nellie was born Jun 8, 1883, married Harry Craft in 1906. She died Mar 19, 1909 leaving a child named Willard. Eldon married and moved to the St. Louis area..haven't found him again yet. Thanks Kathy, fun to find someone I can share about.. Jan Cherry Valley CA