War of 1812 Record of Charles Merrit
| Name of veteran: | Charles Merrit |
| Place of birth: | Bristol, Mass. |
| Age at enlistment: | 21 |
| Height: | 5' 7 1/2" |
| Complexion: | Dark |
| Eye color: | Blue |
| Hair color: | Brown |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Residence: | |
| Date of enlistment: | 16 May 1814 |
| Place of enlistment: | |
| Regiment and company or ship name: | 34th U.S. Infantry, Capt. Kendall's Co. |
| Rank: | |
| Name and rank of enlisting officer: | Capt. Kendall |
| Term of enlistment: | During the War |
| Comments: | Dead - Died Oct. 1, 1814 Plattsburg of wounds received Sept. 11 |
| Reference Code: | 1812/82-83, 86-87 |
Source citation: "War of 1812 Veterans," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/1812_record.asp?id=1281 : accessed 26 Oct. 2025), entry for Charles Merrit, 16 May 1814, citing War of 1812 Veterans database, Maine State Archives.
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