I am also a Merrill descendant on my mother’s side, I have the family genealogy and I love learning everything I can! I currently reside in Florida but I want to go to the homestead in North Carolina. Fell free to find me on Facebook so we can share genealogy! Meghan Main
Sonya FlowersJune 22, 2025
A great read. I too am a Merrill descendant. I just visited Hillsborough for the first time. I attended the Commemoration ceremony and Gathering of Descendants. The experience was a powerful one.
Chelsea Merrell MorganDecember 20, 2024
This was a wonderful article to read about Captain Benjamin Merrill. I am also a descendent of his. He is my 7th great-grandfather on my father’s side. I love finding out any information about my family members who came before us, so thank you for sharing!
Lynne FlakeSeptember 26, 2023
My husband's ancestor, Samuel Flake, was among the Regulators at the Battle of Alamance. After the battle, he was forced to take an oath to not fight against the Crown ever again. When the American Revolution began, he sent his sons to fight on the American side. We have visited the site of the Battle of Alamance and consider Samuel a great patriot.
Robin Isley BickfordSeptember 26, 2023
Very well written! I, too, am a descendent of Capt. Merrill (mother's side), a native North Carolinian, and a Latter-day Saint. I have visited Alamance Battleground and Hillsborough several times - these places are indeed Sacred Ground! What a great Patriot he was!
Robin Isley BickfordSeptember 26, 2023
Thank you so much for writing about Capt. Merrill! I am also a direct descendent on my mother's side, a native North Carolinian (parents & ancestors from Alamance County), and a Latter-day Saint. I, too, discovered his story several years ago and have visited the Hillsborough site several times. I also grew up near the Alamance Battlefield. These sites are indeed sacred ground. It is also great to know that I have relatives in Utah, where our daughter is attending University of Utah. Feel free to email me. It would be awesome to hear from you or connect in Utah or NC! ❤️❤️
Comments | Return to Story
Meghan MainDecember 6, 2025
I am also a Merrill descendant on my mother’s side, I have the family genealogy and I love learning everything I can! I currently reside in Florida but I want to go to the homestead in North Carolina. Fell free to find me on Facebook so we can share genealogy! Meghan Main
Sonya FlowersJune 22, 2025
A great read. I too am a Merrill descendant. I just visited Hillsborough for the first time. I attended the Commemoration ceremony and Gathering of Descendants. The experience was a powerful one.
Chelsea Merrell MorganDecember 20, 2024
This was a wonderful article to read about Captain Benjamin Merrill. I am also a descendent of his. He is my 7th great-grandfather on my father’s side. I love finding out any information about my family members who came before us, so thank you for sharing!
Lynne FlakeSeptember 26, 2023
My husband's ancestor, Samuel Flake, was among the Regulators at the Battle of Alamance. After the battle, he was forced to take an oath to not fight against the Crown ever again. When the American Revolution began, he sent his sons to fight on the American side. We have visited the site of the Battle of Alamance and consider Samuel a great patriot.
Robin Isley BickfordSeptember 26, 2023
Very well written! I, too, am a descendent of Capt. Merrill (mother's side), a native North Carolinian, and a Latter-day Saint. I have visited Alamance Battleground and Hillsborough several times - these places are indeed Sacred Ground! What a great Patriot he was!
Robin Isley BickfordSeptember 26, 2023
Thank you so much for writing about Capt. Merrill! I am also a direct descendent on my mother's side, a native North Carolinian (parents & ancestors from Alamance County), and a Latter-day Saint. I, too, discovered his story several years ago and have visited the Hillsborough site several times. I also grew up near the Alamance Battlefield. These sites are indeed sacred ground. It is also great to know that I have relatives in Utah, where our daughter is attending University of Utah. Feel free to email me. It would be awesome to hear from you or connect in Utah or NC! ❤️❤️
ADD A COMMENT