Harmon Turner Merwin

Background

Merwin, Harmon Turner was born on July 10, 1920 in Middlefield, Ohio, United States. Son of Harry Elverton and Ora (Turner) Merwin.

Education

Bachelor in Landcape Architecture, Ohio State University, 1950.

Career

Planner, then director, Franklin County Regional Planning Commission, Columbus, Ohio., 1951-1969; deputy director, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Columbus, 1970-1974; program manager, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, 1975-1980; special projects senior consultant, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, 1975-1980; senior consultant, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, 1981-1991; retired, 1991. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Harmon Turner Merwin has been listed as a noteworthy regional planner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, Columbus Metropolitan Area Community Action Organisation, 1963-1965. Member facilities committee, environmental health subcommittee, Mid-Ohio Health Planning Federation, Columbus. President Ohio Planning Conference, 1963-1965.

Sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Institute Certified Planners (past president Ohio chapter).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, table tennis, traveling.

Connections

Married Eldred Louise Merwin, April 10, 1954. Children: Elaine, Brian, Kathryn (deceased).

Father:

Harry Elverton Merwin

Mother:

Ora (Turner) Merwin

Spouse:

Eldred Louise Merwin

child:

Brian Merwin

child:

Elaine Merwin

child:

Kathryn Merwin (deceased)