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Note N4304
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"GEORGE WASHINGTON MERRILL -- Identified with several lines of successful business enterprises in Augusta, Maine, George Washington Merrill is among those who have been established in mercantile enterprises here for many years and have taken an important in the growth and prosperity of the city. He is the son of Paul and Rebecca M. (Lee) Merilll, and his father was well known here as a practicing physician in the times when automobiles and telephones were unknown as conveniences for physicians and their patients.
George Washington Merrill was born in Augusta, Maine, October 2, 1864. He completed his school education with the grammar school and then set about to learn the printing business. For a time, he was employed in the office of "The Main Farmer" and here, learning the trade of a printer he worked until 1898. In that year, Mr. Merrill became interested in the insurance business and established an agency of general insurance, which he still continues to manage. In 1914, he opened a stationery store which he has carried on with success, and in addition to this, Mr. Merrill conducts the Augusta Flower Shop, and operates a picture-finishing business. He is also a member of several fraternal organizations, being a Past Noble Grand in Asylum Lodge, No. 70, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is one of the trustees of this lodge at the present time. he is a Past Exalted Ruler of Augusta Lodge, No. 964, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is also a trustee of this lodge. He is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons and of the Knights of Pythias, and of the Elks' Club.
Geroge Washington Merrill married (first) Helen Annette Couch, September 14, 1886, who died in 1895. They had five children: 1. Sara Helen, born June 30, 1888. 2. Harold Couch, born June 5 1890 (deceased). 3. Paul Bemouth, born February 7, 1892. 4-5. Henry Madgett and Loring Crosby (deceased) (twins) born April 29, 1895. On June 10, 1908, George Washington Merrill married (second) Eunice Bangs Merrill."--Main Resources, Attractions, and its People: A History.
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Note N4305
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"JOHN F. GIBSON JR. John Frederick Gibson Jr., 81, of Barstow, died Saturday of pneumonia at Barstow Community Hospital. Gibson, a native of Newton, Kan., lived in Barstow 67 years.
He retired as an electrician at the Marine base in Barstow. He served in the Navy in World War Ii. He was a member of the Mojave River Valley Museum, Daggett Historical Society, Elks Lodge 1920, International Order of Electrical Workers and High Desert Ramblers.
Survivors include his wife, Annice; two son, David of Palo Alto and Kenneth of La Verne; two daughters, Kathryn Hoooper of Westminster and Virginia of Long Beach; three sisters, Frances Leak of Barstow, Betty Felds of Fontana and Pauline Hook of Tulare; his brother, Jack of Redlands; and six grandchildren.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church of Barstow, 220 Second Ave., Barstow. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park, 37067 Irwin Road, Barstow.
The family suggests donations to the Mojave River Valley Museum, P.O. Box 1282, Barstow 92312"--27 Jul 1997, The San Bernardino County (CA) Sun
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Also mentioned in father Edward's will, probate closed 28 Mar 1835 in White county, Illinois.
"In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Edward McCallister of White county Illinois, do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st. I give and devise to my Son Jackson, Eighty acres of Land to wit, the N. Half of the S.W. Quarter Sec 34, T6R10E.
Item 2nd. I give and devise to my Son Jaret Eighty acres of Land to wit: The S Half of SW Quarter Sec 34, T6 R 10 E. Also one horse, saddle and bridle, one bed and necessary bedding.
Item 3rd. I give and devise to my Son Edward Eighty acres of land to wit: The N half SE quarter Sec 33 Town 6 R 10 E. Also one horse, Bridle and Saddle, one Bed and necessary bedding.
Item 4th. I give an devise to my son Wesley eighty acres of land, to wit: The S half of SE quarter of Sec 33, town 6 R 10 E.
Item 5th. I give and devise to my Daughter Mary Forty acres of Land, to wit the east quarter of the NW quarter Sec 8 T7 R10. Also one horse, Saddle and Bridle and Bed and Bedding.
Item 6. I give and devise to my daughter Ellen Forty acres of Land, to wit, W quarter of NW quarter T7 R10. Also one horse Saddle and Bridle and one Bed and Bedding.
Item 7. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Jackson Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him compromise, adjust and discharge in Such manner as he may think proper, the debts and claims due me, I do also empower and authorize him, if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell, by private sale or otherwise as he may think proper, all or any part of my real estate and execute deeds to purchasers, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal this 15th day of April in the year of our Lord 1859, Edward McCallester. Signed and acknowledged by Edward McCallister as his last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Lest A. B. Gilfin, John McCallister."--photocopy of will provided by Kelly L Fulkerson, White County Illinois Circuit Clerk on 13 Aug 2019