John H. Merrifield (June 12, 1847 – December 29, 1906) was a Vermont politician who served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives. Merrifield was a Republican.
Biography John Hastings Merrifield was born in Newfane, Vermont on June 12, 1847. He was educated at the common schools of Newfane and Springfield Wesleyan Seminary and became a farmer.Vermont Secretary of State, Legislative Directory, 1876, page 100
He also operated a general merchandise store for several years, and later worked as Station Agent for the Vermont line of the B & W Railroad.Jacob G. Ullery, Men of Vermont Illustrated, 1894, page 274
Merrifield was associated with the Vermont House of Representatives for over 30 years, serving as engrossing clerk (1874–78), a member (1878–82, 1896), second assistant clerk (1882–88), first assistant clerk (1890), and clerk (1892–96).Vermont Secretary of State, Legislative Directory, 1896, page 345 Merrifield served again as a member from 1902 to 1906 and was Speaker of the House.Vermont Archives and Records Administration, , 2009, page 3
He also held several town offices and was appointed county clerk for Windham County in 1897, serving until his death in Brattleboro on December 29, 1906.Vermont Historical Society, Annual Meeting Proceedings, 1905, page 73Death Notice, John H. Merrifield, New York Times, December 30, 1906The Christian Advocate magazine, Personal News, February 7, 1907, page 222 He was buried at Williamsville Cemetery in Williamsville.
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Biographical sketch from the Vermont Legislative Directory, Biennial Session, 1902