Background
Merriam, Carroll Burnham was born on November 15, 1870 in Johnson, Vermont, United States. Son of Everett B. and Sarah Partridge (Dillingham) Merriam.
Merriam, Carroll Burnham was born on November 15, 1870 in Johnson, Vermont, United States. Son of Everett B. and Sarah Partridge (Dillingham) Merriam.
Educated Washburn College, Topeka, Kansas, 1890-1893.
1 son, John Everett. Began as clerk with T. E. Bowman & Company, Topeka, 1897, admitted to partnership, 1899. Treasurer Merriam Mortgage Company, 1900-1920. With Central Trust Company, since 1920, Chairman of the Board, since 1930.
Vice president Central National Bank. Director Federal Home Loan Bank, R.F.C., June since 1933.
Served with American Red Cross, World War, becoming director personnel. Member of Executive Committee of board of trustees National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Member of the board of directors Society for Crippled Children of Kansas, Topeka Public Library.
Member board regents Kansas State Ednl. Institutions, 1925-1931.
Spouse Marguerite Bradley, July 1, 1897, Topeka, Kansas.