The sole issue to be resolved upon this appeal is whether this claimant is the lawful surviving spouse of Robert L. Merritt, deceased. Decedent died as a result of a work related accident on January 20, 1971. At the time of his death, he was living with claimant and, although no ceremonial marriage had been performed, they had obtained a marriage license on May 14, 1965 in Buffalo, New York, but returned it to the city clerk on November 3, 1965 unused. It appears from the...
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