Merritt Hotchkiss

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Who is Merritt Hotchkiss?

Merritt Hotchkiss was a merchant and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented L'Acadie in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1834 until the suspension of the constitution in 1838.

He was the adopted son of Henry Hoyle. Hotchkiss established himself in business at Lacolle, where he also operated a flour mill. He served as a commissioner for the Tribunal of Minor Pleas. In 1838, he married Sarah Anne Schuyler.

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on July 23, 2013

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