Augustus Summerfield Merrimon

1830–1892 (age 62)

Senator

Biography

Augustus Summerfield Merrimon served his state with steadfast devotion, first as a jurist and later as a United States Senator, bringing thoughtful counsel from his years of legal and civic experience.

He remained a dedicated voice for measured leadership through a turbulent era, and his enduring presence is remembered within the quiet grounds of Historic Oakwood Cemetery.