I also have an Adna Merritt born 16 Sep 1790, died 24 May 1848 Detroit. married about 1826 to Anna B. Thompson 1807 Trumansburg, Seneca, NY-died 1886 Detroit, both are buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit. (her parents are Daniel Thompson and Susan Ann Bradley)
Children:
1. Adna Merritt b: 1827 d: 1853 buried Elmwood Cem
2. Jane Merritt b: 1831 (no more known about her)
3. Emily F. Merritt b: 1832 d: 1922 married 1853 to Meltra Clark had one child Nettie Clark
4. Susan L Merritt b: 1837 MI d: 1915 buried Elmwood Cem
5. John C Merritt b: 1839 Detroit d: 1860 Georgetown Wash DC
6. Herfa P. Merritt

Would like any more info about this family if anyone has it.