Historedia
Person

William Hamilton Merritt

Events
1
Episodes
1
Years
1824

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Hamilton Merritt, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. First sod turned for the Welland Canal

    1824

    Role: Petitioner

    1. 1824-11-30 · AllanburgFirst Sod Turned

      The ceremonial first sod for the First Welland Canal was turned in Allanburg on November 30, 1824, marking the start of construction.

Sources

  1. Welland Canal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  2. William Hamilton Merritt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29