Henry Clay Merriam

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1837–1912)
Person human Q5719036
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Henry Clay Merriam

Summary

Henry Clay Merriam is a human[1]. His place of birth was Houlton[2]. He was born on November 13, 1837[3]. He passed away in Portland[4]. He died on November 18, 1912[5]. He worked as a soldier[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Houlton[2], Henry Clay Merriam…
  • Henry Clay Merriam died in Portland[4].
  • Henry Clay Merriam was born on November 13, 1837[3].
  • Henry Clay Merriam died on November 18, 1912[5].
  • Henry Clay Merriam is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Henry Clay Merriam was married to Catherine Una MacPherson MacNeil[9].
  • A child of Henry Clay Merriam was Carrie Merriam Berger[10].
  • Henry Clay Merriam held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Henry Clay Merriam's professions included soldier[6].
  • Henry Clay Merriam was educated at Colby College[12].
  • Henry Clay Merriam received the Medal of Honor[13].
  • Henry Clay Merriam is recorded as male[14].
  • Henry Clay Merriam's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Henry Clay Merriam's military branch is recorded as United States Army[16].
  • Henry Clay Merriam's Commons category is recorded as Henry C. Merriam[17].
  • Henry Clay Merriam's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[18].
  • Henry Clay Merriam was part of the conflict American Civil War[19].
  • Henry Clay Merriam's family name is recorded as Merriam[20].
  • Henry Clay Merriam's given name is recorded as Henry[21].
  • Henry Clay Merriam's birth name is recorded as Henry Clay Merriam[22].

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Origins and Family

Henry Clay Merriam's place of birth was Houlton[2]. He was born on November 13, 1837[3].

Education

Henry Clay Merriam's education included a stint at Colby College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Clay Merriam worked as a soldier[6].

Recognition

Henry Clay Merriam received the Medal of Honor[13].

Personal Life

Among Henry Clay Merriam's spouses was Catherine Una MacPherson MacNeil[9]. A child of him was Carrie Merriam Berger[10].

Death and Burial

Henry Clay Merriam died on November 18, 1912[5]. He died in Portland[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Henry Clay Merriam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Henry Clay Merriam born?

Henry Clay Merriam's place of birth was Houlton[2].

Where did Henry Clay Merriam die?

Henry Clay Merriam died in Portland[4].

Who was Henry Clay Merriam married to?

Henry Clay Merriam's spouses include Catherine Una MacPherson MacNeil[9].

What did Henry Clay Merriam do for work?

Henry Clay Merriam worked as soldier[6].

Where did Henry Clay Merriam go to school?

Henry Clay Merriam was educated at Colby College[12].

What awards did Henry Clay Merriam receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Washington Star. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . The Washington Star. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation soldier
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Gnd id 1025205375
    Isni 000000011917253X
    Given name Henry
    + 37 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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