I am looking for information on Merrill WHITCHER/ WHITTIER (b. abt. 1804). In the 1861 census of St. Patrick, N.B. Merrill Whittier's family was going by the name Whitcher. The Whittier family that included Henry, Reuben and Merrill settled the area in the early 1800's. There was a Merrill Sr. and Jr. I have seen information that perhaps this family originated in Maine, anyone have information on this family?