The Hancocks and Merriams
- Winfield Scott Hancock (1824–1886), candidate for Democratic nomination for President of the United States 1868 1876, candidate for President of the United States 1880. Brother-in-law of John L. Merriam.
- John L. Merriam, Minnesota State Representative 1870–1871. Brother-in-law of Winfield Scott Hancock.
- William R. Merriam (1849–1931), Minnesota State Representative 1883 1887, Governor of Minnesota 1889–1893, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1896. Son of John L. Merriam.
NOTE: William R. Merriam was also a descendant of U.S. President John Adams.
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