Background
Merritt, Matthew J. was born on April 2, 1895 in New York, New York, United States. Son of Howard N. and Augusta C. (Portuguese) Merritt.
Merritt, Matthew J. was born on April 2, 1895 in New York, New York, United States. Son of Howard N. and Augusta C. (Portuguese) Merritt.
Graduated from the high school, New New York Private study in economics and finance.
1 son, Matthew. With New York Loan Agency of R.F.C., 1933. Member 74th to 78th Congresses (1935-1945), New York at large.
Served as sergeant, United States Army, World War I. Member American Legion.
Married Grace Ferry, of Jamaica, Long Island, 1930.