Background
Merrill, Leon Stephen was born on December 22, 1864 in Solon, Maine, United States. Son of Stephen and Perusha Caroline (Dean) Merrill.
Merrill, Leon Stephen was born on December 22, 1864 in Solon, Maine, United States. Son of Stephen and Perusha Caroline (Dean) Merrill.
Preparatory education Solon High School. Doctor of Medicine Medical School of Maine (Bowdoin), 1889. Doctor of Science from University of Maine, 1922.
Druggist, 1889-1900; manager Solon Creamery Company, 1900-1908. State dairy instructor, 1907-1910. Professor agricultural extension, University of Maine, 1910-1930, and dean College of Agriculture, March 1, since 1911.
Federal Food Administrator for Maine, 1917-1919.
Married Alice Estelle Wilson, August 12, 1885. Children: Gladys Helen, Earl Stephen.