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 | September 12, 1820 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 23, 1891 (aged 70) Ceder Rapids, Iowa, U.S. |
| 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.