Moody Merrill

Moody Merrill
Member of the Massachusetts Senate for the 1st Norfolk District
In office 1873–1874
Preceded by	James Scollay Whitney
Succeeded by	Albert Palmer
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1869–1871
Member of the Boston School Committee
In office 1865–1874
Personal details
Born	(1836-06-27)June 27, 1836 Campton, New Hampshire
Died	December 24, 1903(1903-12-24) (aged 67) Silver City, New Mexico
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Martha M. Burgess (1860–1892; her death) Callie Smith (1895–1903; his death)
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Moody Merrill (June 27, 1836 – December 24, 1903) was an American politician, businessman, and fugitive. He served in both houses of the Massachusetts General Court, was president of the Highland Street Railway, helped organize the Boston Consolidated Street Railway, and defeated incumbent Thomas N. Hart to become the Republican nominee in the 1890 Boston mayoral election. In 1893, financial and legal difficulties led him to flee Boston and live under an assumed name in Silver City, New Mexico. He was arrested in 1903, but fled before his trial began. He died before the charges against him could be resolved.