Background
Merrick, George Edgar was born on June 3, 1886 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Solomon Greasley and Althea (Fink) Merrick.
Merrick, George Edgar was born on June 3, 1886 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Solomon Greasley and Althea (Fink) Merrick.
Educated Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, and New York Law School.
In real estate business since 1911. Began 1921, upon development of Coral Gables (a $100,000,000 enterprise). Originated and made possible by promotion and gifts founding of University of Miami, and regent since its beginning.
President George East. Merrick, Incorporated., real estate, since 1934.
Postmaster of Miami since 1940. Commissioner, Dade County, 1915-1917.
Chairman Dade County Planning Council, 1935-1939. Chairman Dade County Zoning Commission, 1937-1939.
Director Fairchild Tropical Garden.
George Edgar Merrick has been listed as a noteworthy real estate. by Marquis Who's Who.
Author: Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore.
Member Christian Science Church.
Married Eunice I. Peacock, February 1916.
