Merlin married Whiting, John Shanklin on 23 Dec 1888 in Helena, Arkansas, United States, United States. John (son of Whiting, Doctor John Shanklin and Craig, Minervere Jane) was born on 22 Apr 1863 in Equality, Illinois, United States; died on 19 Jun 1949 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]