|
Businessman, politician and militia officer during the
War of 1812, Merritt served in the Provincial Dragoons
and was captured by the Americans at the Battle of Lundy’s
Lane. After the war he was the leading figure in the development
of the Welland Canal, along with numerous other development
projects. For more information about Merritt, consult
the William Hamilton Merritt family fonds (F 662).
|
 |
