↑Church baptism record Record at St. Joseph R. C. Ch., Beaverton, Thorah twp., Durham Region, Ontario.; LDS film 1305883, item # 1, p. 9.
QUAY 3 "1860" above entry: "John, born Reach April 17th, baptized July 3rd; son of William Merrick, born Reach [twp, Canada West] and Maria Gordon, born Ireland; sp: Robt. McDonnell and Johanna Farrell; by L . Brair."