Samuel Merwin, Sr. (6 October 1874 – 17 October 1936) was an American playwright and author.[1]
American novelist
For other people named Samuel Merwin, see Samuel Merwin (disambiguation).
Samuel Merwin
Born
(1874-10-06)October 6, 1874
Evanston, Illinois
Died
October 17, 1936(1936-10-17) (aged62)
The Player's Club Manhattan, New York City
Education
Northwestern University
Occupation
Novelist, playwright
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 1901, Merwin married Edna Earl Fleshiem. The couple had two sons, Samuel Kimball Merwin, Jr. and Banister Merwin and one adopted son, John Merwin.[1]
After attending Northwestern University, he worked between 1905 and 1911 as associate editor and then editor of Success magazine. In 1907 the magazine sent him to China to investigate the opium trade.
He died of a stroke while dining at The Player's Club in Manhattan on 17 October 1936.[1]
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