Abbreviations used
Date March 6 1882
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper Saint John Globe
The language of the text is the original used in the newspaper entry and as transcribed by Daniel F. Johnson. Records acquired by the Provincial Archives are not translated from the language in which they originate.
Israel MERRITT whose death is announced today, was one of the oldest residents of Portland (St. John). He was born in Indiantown (St. John). He established a line of passenger steamers between Indiantown and Fredericton about the year 1840 and for a long time was a leading steamboat man of the place. His first boat the "St. John" was ultimately sold to become a transport steamer during the American War. Time brings about many reverses and Mr. Merritt did not die a wealthy man. His funeral will take place Thursday afternoon.