Merton W. Herrick [SEP] position held
Merton W. Herrick
Merton W. Herrick was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography.
Herrick was born on November 19, 1834 in Orleans County, New York. He attended Genesee Wesleyan Seminary before moving to Hammond, Wisconsin in 1857. On March 23, 1859, Herrick married Lois E. Willard. They would have five children. During the American Civil War, Herrick enlisted with the 13th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Later, he was commissioned an officer with the 48th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment by Governor James
was chosen as Principal of the seminary in 1837. After entering pastoral ministry in 1844, he returned to the seminary in 1854, again as Principal. In 1856-57 he was made Principal of the Genesee Model School in Lima, New York, an offshoot of the seminary.
Genesee Wesleyan Seminary (I) Notable alumni.
- Adolphus W. Burtt, South Dakota Attorney General
- George H. Durand, served in the United States Congress for the state of Michigan.
- Merton W. Herrick (November 19, 1834–March