Background
Merrell, William Dayton was born on August 21, 1869 in Brooklyn. Son of Jonathan Dayton and Clarissa Orcelia (Justus) Merrell.
Merrell, William Dayton was born on August 21, 1869 in Brooklyn. Son of Jonathan Dayton and Clarissa Orcelia (Justus) Merrell.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Rochester, 1891. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1899.
Began teaching, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, 1891. Professor biology U. Rochester, 1905-1939, professor emeritus of botany, since 1939, was director university’s first glee club
People need not just to accept but also to grow in relationship with God. God's grace and love constantly prompts and seeks to transform people, and so they should continually seek and pray to grow in holiness and love.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Rochester Academy Science.
Married Winifred Boorman, September 6, 1898.