Jeremiah Esley Merkley

Jeremiah Esley Merkley, 1869-1952

  • Born in Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, Ontario.
  • In the 1901 census, 32 years, single, living with parents on original farm in Chesterville. Occupation was carpenter.
  • In 1916, took trip to Ketchikan, Alaska with his brother Asa.
  • Have not been able to find in the 1911 and 1921 censuses. 
  • In the 1940 Victoria Voters List, living at 207 Quebec Street, Victoria, B.C., occupation was carpenter. 
  • Block: F Plot: 7 W 10 – no headstone picture.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: John Helmer, 1763-1829, Cherry Valley, P.E.I. His Father died in battle at Oriskany, Herkimer, New York.