Individual Details

Samuel, the eldest son of Benjamin and Jemima Merrill, was born in New Jersey about 1748. He was still a child when his parents started to the south. He was brought up on his Father’s plantation in the Jersey Settlement and after his father’s death he received the plantation. It is presumed that he carried on the agricultural pursuits of his father, and at the same time practiced the art of weaving in which he was a master. He lived until about 1803. In his will (Will book G. page 5. Rowan County) which was probated in 1803 he mentioned his wife Sussanah, sons, Benjamin Smith, and Azariah, and daughters Jemima Yarborough and Sarah. From old Bible records we find that there was another daughter named Betty. All of his official papers were signed Samuel
In the Revolutionary Army accounts of North Carolina, Sam Merrill is listed in the Salisbury District as being on of those who turned in his service certificate amount to 7-19-11 and dated Sept. 13, 1782, on account of special certificate paid into the comptroller’s office by John Armstrong. He received this pay in land on April 22, 1784. In the accounts of the United States with North Carolina during the time between June and September, 1781, Samuel Merrill is paid for provisions he furnished the army. These two accounts clearly show his actions during the trying period of the Revolution.
Practically all the Merrills in Rowan and closely adjoining counties are descendents of Samuel through his son Azariah, who married Miss Abigail Frost and lived on the old Captain Merrill Home place.
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Birth	1748	Rowan County, North Carolina
Death	1803	Rowan County, North Carolina

Father	Benjamin Merrill (1730 - 1771)
Mother	Jemima Smith ( - 1803)
Sibling	John Merrill (1750 - 1838)
Sibling	Andrew Merrill (1752 - 1829)
Sibling	Anna Merrill (1754 - 1828)
Sibling	William Merrill (1754 - )
Sibling	Nancy Merrill (1756 - 1837)
Sibling	Penelope Merrill (1759 - 1830)
Sibling	Charles Merrill (1761 - 1822)
Sibling	Elijah Merrill (1763 - )
Sibling	Jonathan Merrill (1767 - )