Merwin or Merwyn is a surname and masculine given name.

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Abigail Merwin Abigail Merwin (1759–1786) was a young lady in colonial era Connecticut who, in an action similar to the celebrated call to arms by Paul Revere, alerted American forces of the approach of British forces. She was a descendant of Miles Merwin (1623 ...

(1759–1786), who warned her hometown of the arrival of British forces in the American Revolutionary War *

Bannister Merwin Henry Bannister Merwin (1873 – 22 February 1922), was an American poet, magazine editor, novelist, film director and screenwriter during the silent era. He wrote as many as 141 films between 1909 and 1921. He was associated with Edison St ...

(1873–1922), early American film director *

Jesse Merwin Jesse Merwin (April 3, 1783 – November 8, 1852), called the "pattern" or "original" of Ichabod Crane, was a rural schoolmaster in Upstate New York, and a friend of Martin Van Buren and Washington Irving. He taught school at a single-room school ...

(1783–1852), American schoolmaster, possible inspiration for the character Ichabod Crane in the short story "

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a gothic story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories titled '' The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.'' Written while Irving was living abroad in Bir ...

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John David Merwin John David Merwin (September 26, 192117 March 2013Obituary ...

(born 1921), former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands *

Orange Merwin Orange Merwin (April 7, 1777 – September 4, 1853) was a United States representative from Connecticut. He was born in Merryall, Connecticut and attended the common schools. He later engaged in agricultural pursuits. Merwin was a member of the ...

(1777–1853), member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut *

Sam Merwin, Jr. Samuel Kimball Merwin Jr. (April 28, 1910 - January 13, 1996) was an American mystery fiction writer, editor and science fiction author. His pseudonyms included Elizabeth Deare Bennett, Matt Lee, Jacques Jean Ferrat and Carter Sprague. Biog ...

(1910–1996), mystery and science fiction writer, and editor *

Samuel Merwin (writer) Samuel Merwin, Sr. (6 October 1874 – 17 October 1936) was an American playwright and author. Biography Merwin was born on 6 October 1874 in Evanston, Illinois to Ella B. and Orlando H. Merwin. His father was the postmaster of Evanston. In ...

(1874–1936), American playwright and author *

Samuel Edwin Merwin Samuel Edwin Merwin, Jr. (August 31, 1831 – March 5, 1907), was an American politician who was the 64th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut from 1889 to 1893.

(1831–1907), American politician, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut * W. S. Merwin (1927–2019), American poet

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Merwin Coad Merwin Coad (born September 28, 1924) is a former Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district for six years, serving from January 1957 to January 1963. His election snapped the Republican Party's fourteen-year hold on eve ...

(born 1924), former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa *

Merwin Graham Merwin ("Marvin") B. Graham (March 4, 1903 – January 24, 1989) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Fairview, West Virginia, attended high school in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and later atte ...

(1903-1989), American Olympic athlete * Merwin K. Hart (1881–1962), American politician *

Merwin Hodel Merwin Luther Hodel (May 27, 1931 – June 15, 1988) was an American football fullback who played one season with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 1952 NFL ...

(1931–1988), American football player *

Merwin Jacobson Merwin John William Jacobson (March 7, 1894 – January 13, 1978) was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between and . Listed at , 165 lb., Jacobson batted and threw left-handed. He was born in ...

(1894–1978), Major League Baseball backup outfielder *

Merwin Maier Merwin D. "Jimmy" Maier (August 14, 1908 – February 15, 1942) was an American attorney and bridge player from New York City. He was a member of the Four Aces from 1937 until his death from an unknown virus in New York in 1942. Maier was born i ...

(1908-1942), American attorney *

Merwin Mitterwallner Merwin Mitterwallner (July 4, 1897 – December 1, 1974), sometimes known as Bubbles Mitterwallner, was an American football player. Mitterwallner was born in Trumansburg, New York. He played college football at the guard position at both the ...

(1897-1974), American football player *

Merwin Mondesir Merwin Mondesir (born February 21, 1976) is a Canadian actor. He is of Saint Lucian descent. He resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Selected filmography Film * 1997 '' Critical Care'' as Head Injury * 2000 '' Steal This Movie!'' as Private Ken ...

(born 1976), Canadian actor *

Merwin Sibulkin Merwin Sibulkin (1926–2006) was an American scientist active in the field of aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and combustion. Early life and education A World War II Navy veteran, he earned his PhD at California Institute of Techno ...

(1926-2006), American scientist *

Merwin H. Silverthorn Merwin Hancock Silverthorn (September 22, 1896 – August 14, 1985) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He was an expert in amphibious warfare and taught courses at Marine Corps t ...

(1896–1985), lieutenant general and Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps *

Merwin Crawford Young Merwin Crawford Young (November 7, 1931 – January 22, 2020) was an American political scientist and professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Education He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his PhD from Harvard in ...

(1931-2020), American political scientist

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