From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Pages 543 - 544
 
AUSTIN LEONARD MERRICK was born January 2, 1807; came to Spring Prairie in 
1836; married December 12, 1839, Esther Celestia COOK, who left seven children; 
married July 28, 1856, Gratia Putnam, daughter of Josiah CRANE and wife Ruth; 
died December 19, 1887.  His wife, Gratia P. was born May 20, 1815; died 
December 16, 1900.  Mr. MERRICK's children were: Leroy Williston (married 
Luella J. ELLSWORTH), Josephine Louisa (Mrs. John H. NORTON), Esther Priscilla, 
Augusta Deborah (Mrs. Vernon H. RALEIGH), Agnes Flavia (Mrs. Frank JONES), Dr. 
Jerome Cass, Irene Celestia.

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