Matthew Franklin Merritt (March 2, 1815 – May 10, 1896) was a member of the Connecticut Senate representing the 12th District from 1859 to 1860.
He was born on March 2, 1815, in Flushing, Queens.
His father was a dry goods merchant on Pearl Street in New York City.
[2] Merritt was a member of the Connecticut Senate from the Connecticut's 12th Senate District.
Together, they were the parents of:[4] Merritt died on May 10, 1896, in Stamford, Connecticut.