[capitan_refugio]

In 1864, John Merryman fathered a male child, who died in infancy. The child's name was Roger Brooke Taney Merryman. Merryman must have been very grateful the Chief Justice wasn't able to spring him from jail.

[GOPcapitalist]

In 1864, John Merryman fathered a male child, who died in infancy. The child's name was Roger Brooke Taney Merryman.

It was common practice in the day to name your children after political leaders, the chief justice of the supreme court being no exception. Given that Taney attempted to help Merryman when he was being persecuted by Saint Abe, it is understandable that Merryman sought to honor Taney. That still doesn't make Merryman neighbors with Taney any more than my ggg-something grandpa became neighbors with Patrick Henry after naming one of his kids after him.

[nolu chan]

Ex parte Milligan, 9-0.

[nolu chan]

In 1864, John Merryman fathered a male child

Something Abe Lincoln and David Derickson couldn't do out at the cottage.

[4CJ]

In 1864, John Merryman fathered a male child, who died in infancy. The child's name was Roger Brooke Taney Merryman. Merryman must have been very grateful the Chief Justice wasn't able to spring him from jail.

On 4 Jun 1862, the Maryland Legislature REVOKED Merryman's commission as a Lieutenant in the Maryland County Horse Guards. High society wasn't so high.