Merlin House, son of Thomas and Ruth McCarron House, was born December 9, 1916 at Grace City.
Merlin married Katherine Gross at Minnewaukan on April 29, 1943. Katherine was born June 19, 1921 at Balta to Andrew and Mary Schell Gross.
Merlin and Katherine had three children: Lynne, Muriel and Francis.
The Merlin House family bought a farm on Section 15, which is now being operated by son Francis.
Mr. House has served on both school and township boards.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 61B