William Hilton Merritt | |
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Mayor of Des Moines | |
In office 1880–1882 | |
Preceded by | George Sneer |
Succeeded by | Peter V. Carey |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, U.S. | September 12, 1820
Died | July 23, 1891 Ceder Rapids, Iowa, U.S. | (aged 70)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marcia Maria Sutherland |
William Hilton Merritt (September 12, 1820 – July 23, 1891) was an American politician and newspaper editor who served as mayor of Des Moines, Iowa from 1880 to 1882.