Adna Merritt born 16 Sep 1790 in Massachusetts died: 24 May 1848 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan married abt 1826 to Anna B. Thompson 1807 Trumansburg, Seneca, NY died: 1 Jan 1886 Detroit, Wayne MI. Children: Adna, Jane, Emily J, Susan L, John C, Herfa P. Merritt.

SOURCE: CENSUS: 1827-1870 Ancestry.com Name: Adna Merritt State: MI County: Michigan Territory Township: Petitioner Year: 1830 Database: MI Early Census Index

Anna B Thompson's father was Daniel Thompson born 1787 CT and Susan Ann Bradley born 1788 CT. Both died and buried Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, MI.