Merchant - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: West Virginia MERCHANT's

dmerchan31 — 2012-05-09 20:07:16Z

I believe William Pierce ("Pierce") Merchant was my Great Grandfather. His son, Frederic Laurence Merchant, was my Dad's (Frederic Jr.) Father. Pierce was alive well into my late Teens, if not 20's. He was small & thin, but you knew extremely tough! I can recall sitting, looking at Pierce thinking "ok, why is he so Gaunt faced, and what's with that thick, wavy, black hair, and that Red-Purple Complexion?" Finally, late in my teens, Buster's wife, explained "your great-grand daddy's Father was Indian." (Maybe some on his Mom's side too.)

Re: Jenny Dee Merchant

sammiekendall36 — 2012-05-04 00:27:51Z

Jenny Dee was my great grandmother. I found a William 1863 and Jenny Dee 1863 Malone in the 1900 Chickasaw Census, Okla. territory. It listed as children: Ida Malone 1884, Lilly 1888, William 1880, Pearlie 1893, Jesse, 1895, and Frank 1900. The younger child apparently was not born yet, Opal Dee. I know Jenny Dee was married before William to a man named Brown and had a daughter, Ida. I am the granddaughter of Pearlie. Please call me 918-369-2617 or samway1@cox.net

Re: Frank Malone

sammiekendall36 — 2012-05-04 00:19:44Z

I believe Frank was my great-grandmother's older brother. She was Pearlie Merchant Malone of Oklahoma, born in 1893. I found the family in the Chickasaw Nation Census taken near Pauls Valley, Ok in a community later known as Whitebead. It shows also a brother, William, Pearlie, Jesse Dee, a younger sister. You may reach me at 918-369-2617 or samway1@cox.net.

Jenny Dee Merchant

sammiekendall36 — 2012-05-03 23:52:03Z

Jenny Dee Merchant was my great grandmother. Kay posted in 2000 looking for info about her. She was born in 1895 to William James Malone and had a daughter, Pearly Malone Skelly, who is my grandmother, Bob, Lilly and a child by a previous marriage, Ida Brown. You may write me at samway1@cox.net for more information.

Re: Looking for parents of Lewis Merchant

patlpark — 2012-04-27 20:37:09Z

Hi...we have attempting to find this info for years...my husband was James Waiden Park (deceased) and his family lived in Laclede Co for years....his great grandparents were
Wickliffe Park and Louisa Merchant...their only child was Samuel Asbury Park,,,,his grandfather.

Keep me posted if you find anything...I'll do the same

Pat
patlpark@aol.com

Looking for parents of Lewis Merchant

nancymottba — 2012-04-27 04:22:52Z

I am looking for parents and siblings of Lewis Merchant, born in 1821 in Adair, KY. He is my grt grt grt grandfather and I can't find anything beyond his wife and children.

Thanks.

Nancy

Fanny Merchant --- wife of Hylon/Hyland/Hiland Knapp

bhrowland — 2012-04-26 20:04:21Z

Is anyone in the Merchant family researching Fanny Merchant, wife of Hylon Knapp of Bennington, Vermont?

Several references [without cited documentation sources] have been found to identify Fanny Merchant as one of the wives of Hylon/Hylan Knapp b 1792 Connecticut, died 10 Dec 1870 Bennington Vermont, bd Hinsdillville Cemetery, Bennington. Other wives include, Amelia C. Brown and Clarissa Rowland.

One known child of Hylon and Fanny is Hiram Knapp died 16 Aug 1831, aged 16y 11m 2da, Bennington County Vermont, buried Hinsdillville Cemetery. His calculated birth as 14 Sept 1814. His father would be aged ca 22y at this birth.

Were there other children born to Hylon Knapp and Fanny Merchant?

Have found no burial entry for Fanny Merchant Knapp.

Will greatly appreciate any information and assistance to provide more information on Fanny Merchant and her family with Hylon Knapp.

ROSE MARION PARKS

jackiemerchantsingleton — 2012-04-04 02:30:09Z

Born in Anchorage,Alaska in approximately 1937

Re: James Brinson Merchant's Father and Mother

wrnboots — 2012-02-11 18:33:56Z

Beverly A. Merchant was actually James Brinson Merchant's brother. I believe he had about 10 children, would love to know who his wife was. And any other information on him.

Possible children of Beverly A. Merchant are.
Matilda Emeline Merchant married Andrew Brown Waldrip.
John Merchant married Sarah Hester.
David B. Merchant married Leatha Hester.
William Riley Merchant married Louisa Parsons.
Calvin Merchant married Sarah Elizabeth ?
Christoper Carroll Merchant married 1st Harriet Jackson, 2nd Sally Taylor 3rd Talitha A. Brazilton.
Mahulda Jane Merchant married William Warren Reed.
Asa Allen Merchant married 1st Stacy Anders, 2nd Rebecca Taylor Birdsong, 3rd Erline Springer Luce.
Unknown Male Merchant who Married Charlotte E. ? Charlotte remarried Samuel Wallace Curtis.
and possibly Martha Adellia Merchant who married Christian H. Snodgrass.

Beverly A. Merchant is listed in the 1830 McNairy Tenn Census along with two of his brothers, William Mitchell Merchant and James Brinson Merchant.

In 1840 Beverly A. Merchant is found in Tippah Co, Miss.

The 1830 Census list Beverly A. Merchant age 20 to 30.
One male under 5
One female under 5
One female 20-30

This places Beverly A. Merchant's birth around 1800-1810.
I believe he was born in South Carolina or Tennessee.

The 1840 Census list Beverly A. Merchant age 30-40.
one male under 5
three males age 5-10
one female under 5
one female 10-15
One female age 20-30
Possibly two sons are missing on this record.

I welcome any information regarding Beverly A. Merchant.
All would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Hiram B. Merchant

kcgoodman — 2012-01-30 02:46:58Z

Doing research on behalf of the Alma Historical Society in Buffalo Co, Wisconsin. Hiram D Merchant enlisted 5/10/1861 from Fountain City and was part of the famous Iron Brigade (Co H, 6th Wisconsin Regiment ... known as the Buffalo County Rifles). At enlistment his rank was Corporal and he had 3 promotions to Full Sergeant, Full 1st Sergeant & 2nd Lieutenant. He was wounded 9/1/1862 @ Chantilly VA and again 7/1/1863 @ Gettysburg PA.

MERCHANT Shirley Anne

Lace_Lynch — 2012-01-19 15:03:27Z

FAIRMONT, W.VA. – Shirley Anne Merchant, 67, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

She was born Dec. 27, 1944, in Fairmont, West Virginia the daughter of the late Lieutenant and Flora Mae Butler Merchant.

While residing in Youngstown, Shirley was very involved with political activities and worked with Councilman Ron Daniels. She attended Youngstown State University, was director of both Indianola Women’s Center and Education for Mid-American Institute, was employed by the Mahoning County Board of Education and served on the Board of Housing and Urban Development.
She was a member of Choice Partnership, Leadership Youngstown and Americorp, where she began implementing community service projects.

The family will receive friends at the JG Lampkin Funeral Home, 26 Pennsylvania Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service.

Re: Elizabeth Jane Merchant - Michigan/New York

rockport22 — 2012-01-11 16:48:34Z

I am a descendant of Elizabeth and Truman. My GG Grandmother was Velma. I never see he listed anywhere on anything with her parents. I would appreciate any information I could get:)

My Great Grandmother is Clara Cutting her daughter and Grandmother is Mathilda Jane Brewer.

Thanks,

Candy

Re: James Merchant m. Mary Morrison

pduncan8151 — 2011-12-25 13:35:25Z

I have Loudoun County, Virginia records. I descend from James Merchant through daughter Jane, who married William Keyes. You descend through her brother James Turner Merchant.

You can email me directly.

Pat Duncan
GenNutLdn@msn.com

Re: James Merchant

rhondmerchant — 2011-12-25 08:08:00Z

See Shelley Voie on Landon Osborne Merchant

Re: Leroy Merchant

rhondmerchant — 2011-12-25 07:52:15Z

Hi, we may be cousins. My father is Leroy Landon Merchant his father is LeRoy Landon Merchant, Sr. We are descendents of James and Landon Osborne Merchant. Family has history in mining and forestry. Now on West coast but came from Loudan (sp) county.

Re: James Merchant m. Mary Morrison

rhondmerchant — 2011-12-25 07:37:37Z

Hi, will have more info tomorrow. Know that my father, Leroy Landon Merchant, Jr. is a direct descendent; great grandson (?} of Landon Osborne Merchant. He requested I research this name.

Re: John / Thomas Merchant / Drucilla Brock

genman2008 — 2011-12-23 04:32:57Z

This message is a long time coming. S0 ...
I have two Girls and five boys for Tom and Mary Merchant. If you look at the 1880 Fed Census you will see a "Josie", age 2. This is Josetta, b. 1878. She married John Wilson Holley. They are my great-grandparents.
If we can trade information, please contact me at genman2008@hotmail.com

Merchant Family in Bedford County, Lynchburg Va. area

fanof1999 — 2011-12-18 12:38:46Z

I have particular interest in Merchant Families of this area who go back to early 1800's. I may have a tie to a Charles Merchant who was in the 1832 Free Blacks and Mulatto's Registry of 1832 with a number of other Merchants. Would like to communicate with anyone of similar interest. Charles was in Botetourte Cty. Va. around 1860 and Giles Cty. Va around 1870, then Summers Cty. West Virginia around 1880

Re: West Virginia MERCHANT's

fanof1999 — 2011-12-18 12:27:15Z

I attended a Merchant Family Reunion over in Blacksburg, Va some years ago, would like to exchange info.

Joseph Emery Merchant/Jane Secor Van Ness - Orange City, Essex, New Jersey

CaroleMcKellar — 2011-12-16 21:59:02Z

Joseph (born 1896 Brooklyn) married Jane (born 1894 New Jersey). They married 4 Aug 1928 at First Reformed Church, Pompton Plains, New Jersey.
Does anyoen have any information about whether they had children and their details?
I know Joseph died in 1980 in Short Hills, Essex, New Jersey.
Also any information about Joseph's sister Edith A Merchant (born 1899). She disappears after 1920 census - did she marry?
Any information would help me track this branch fo the family which we only discovered existed this summer.
Best Wishes, Carole McKellar (nee Merchant)

Re: Jedediah Merchant in Colesville NY

amystipcak — 2011-11-21 22:23:12Z

Correction: I meant Charles *G* Merchant.

Re: Jedediah Merchant in Colesville NY

amystipcak — 2011-11-21 21:35:06Z

Maybe you already have this information, but if not: The Seeking Michigan website has a death certificate for a Charles B. Merchant who died in 1897 at age 81, occupation listed as blacksmith, and his parents are listed as "Jedadeer [Jedediah?] Merchant" and Hepsabeth Mason. Charles was born in Colesville, according to the certificate. Jedediah "Jed" Merchant came to Coles Hill around 1795, according to some history I've found, so Charles is likely one of Jed's children.
One of my ancestors, Anna Merchant, married a Noble Ruggles and came to Michigan around 1834/5. Noble's father, John Ruggles, also settled at Coles Hill around 1795/6.
Note: Anna Merchant (b. about 1803) isn't specifically listed as one of Jedediah's children on any records I've found yet (if you find any please let me know!), but census records do indicate that Jedediah had more than one daughter--not just the one girl who married a "Mr. Keech."

Check out this source:
Ancestry.com. Binghamton : its settlement, growth, and development, and the factors in its history, 1800-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.

Original data: Binghamton : its settlement, growth, and development, and the factors in its history, 1800-1900. Boston?: Century Memorial Pub. Co., 1900.

Re: Jedediah Merchant in Colesville NY

mcompton58 — 2011-11-21 19:43:12Z

Thanks for the info on the grave site. That's another piece of the puzzle so maybe slowly and surely I'll find the connection!

Re: Jedediah Merchant in Colesville NY

amystipcak — 2011-11-21 07:09:54Z

A Capt. Jedediah Merchant is buried at Coles Hill Cemetery. A picture of the tombstone is on Find A Grave. It's hard to make out, but it looks to me like it says he died in 1831 at the age of 66 years. I don't think there are any other Merchants buried there, though.

Marchant, Allen

samerchant — 2011-11-11 19:05:30Z

Seeking information and names of children for Allen Merchant. He shows up in 1820 in Edgefield, SC, and in 1830 in Newberry, SC.

Re: Surname Merchant/Merchent/Marchant

samerchant — 2011-11-02 18:50:34Z

Thank you, yes I do have the census report.I'll try the link you sent as see what I find.

James W. Merchant and descendants

samerchant — 2011-11-02 17:55:44Z

o There were at least three James Merchants born in 1828 in SC. Ours never went back. Our James W. is the one buried in Wister. He never went back to SC after he left there. His first wife was Sarah Elizabeth Morgan b. 1828, mother of Henry, Sarah, Elizabeth T., Angeline (Ann m. Garrett), Mary Jane (m. Charles),and Martha (m. Burt). She died in 1858, and three months later James W married Margaret Elizabeth Harris b. 1838, and she gave birth to 10 kids: James M., Cansada (m. Padgett), Mency, Palina H., George Murphy, Joseph E. Johnston (named for the general), Carroll Lynn, Ada Bell (m. Potts), Mollie (m. Briggs) and HenryEtta.

So, they start in Newberry, SC, and by 1850 are in Itawamba (later part of Lee) county, MS. They come to I.T. in the 1890s, though James M. and Henry I know went to Texas for a time and then came back to I.T. Mary J, Martha, and Cansada ended up in TX.

James M. was married to Mary Isabelle "Bell" Stephens. She's buried by James and Margaret Elizabeth in Ellis Chapel. There are two spaces between her grave and theirs, which I suspect hold infants/children. James stayed in the area with children Clifford, Lucian, Annie D., and Ella. I think he may have eventually farmed in the Laura area, as that is where Clifford was living when he married Bertha Collins in Calvin, Hughes Co. By 1908, James M. was in Newburg marrying Estella Earnhardt and shaving a good 10 years off his age in the process, the old coot! Annie married a Rev.Gifford, Ella married Herbert Green and then Judge (yup, that was his name) Aldridge, and Lucian married Mary Crowder. James M. and Estella had two children together (she already had four from her marriage to Earnhard)--Georgia and Hershel. Hershel was my husband's father. He drowned while night fishing on the Canadian River south of Holdenville. He left a widow, a toddler daughter, my husband who was 5, a daughter 8, and another daughter 12. Lois, my mother-in-law, never remarried. She went on to serve as the Court Clerk in Hughes Co. for a good many years. Her daughter followed in her footsteps.

I have virtually NO family stories or photos, except for a few from George's great granddaughter over in Birmingham, one from Carroll Lynn's, and a couple from Henry's family. A wonderful old Lambert fellow gave me a copy of The Annals of Red Oak. And that's it. My husband's family never talked about their father or his family until they got a nosy daughter/sister-in-law. My youngest sister-in-law never saw a picture of her father until I gave her one for Christmas about 5 years ago, when she was nearly 60.

I suspect that Ada Bell ended up with whatever family stuff there was. She married Forbes B. Potts, and I'm hoping I can connect with their descendants and that maybe they'll have some things. Ada stated solidly and repeatedly that her mother was Mississippi Choctaw. I suspect there might have been some Native American blood in the Merchant line as well.

If anyone has stories, photos, newspaper clipping--anything--I'd love to have copies. I'm still relatively young--under 60--but my husband and his sisters, and the other researchers, are getting up in years. I'd like to give them as much as I can of their family.

Thanks...
Sandra

Re: Surname Merchant/Merchent/Marchant

wfmeld — 2011-11-02 17:30:58Z

Wm & Mary are in 1930 census. Do you have that?
..........
The link below has Madison Co. burials, but I forgot how to use it. There used to be an index to work from.

https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Madison_County,_I...

Surname Merchant/Merchent/Marchant

samerchant — 2011-11-02 13:23:07Z

Seeking death/burial information on William Lucian Merchant, born abt 1888-1890 in Indian Territory/OK (may have thought he was born in MS). Wife was Mary "Mae" Crowder. Children: William Lucian, Jr; Tianey; James C.; and George.

Was husband's uncle.

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

X-STITCH — 2011-10-31 19:12:47Z

Carolyn Horn if you see this, please contact me by e-mail Hstryhntr2@aol.com Thanks

Merchant, Palina Hasentine

samerchant — 2011-10-30 21:35:31Z

Born 4 Apr 1866, Itawamba/Lee County, MS--around the Tupelo vicinity--to James W. Merchant and Margaret Elizabeth Harris. Seeking marriage/family/death information, descendants. She would have been my husband's great aunt.

Sandra Merchant
Shawnee, OK

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

samerchant — 2011-10-29 14:09:59Z

Have you posted this as a new post on the Merchant forum? Also, you might see if there is a board for that particular area of Texas and post it there. Good luck!

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

X-STITCH — 2011-10-29 13:55:48Z

Searching for any living descendants of James Brinson Merchant who married Muhulda Swain. He had two known brothers, William M and Richard Y. James died in 1880 and is buried in Salado, Bell County, Texas. I am a descendant of Richard Y Merchant.

Zena and Velpa Merchant of Alvin, TX 1926

drbrownlee — 2011-10-23 03:47:54Z

Zena and Velpa are pictured in the 1926 Alcalde, yearbook of Sam Houston State Teachers College of Huntsville, Texas. Zena is a sophomore and Velpa is a freshman. I'm not kin but thought this might be helpful to someone researching the family.

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

rkmerch — 2011-10-13 17:33:34Z

Sandra,

Please contact me rkmerch@cox.net

I might be able to help you with James W. and Daniel Merchant.

Rea

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

samerchant — 2011-10-05 11:57:02Z

Rea, I'm quite sure there is a connection between my James William Marchant/Merchant, and the John and Rachel you mention. It's possible that John and Rachel were James William's grandparents, or possible uncle/aunt. I've hit a brick wall when it comes to identifying James William's parents, however.

There are several branches of the the Marchant/Merchant tree, and it seems as if each of those branches settled in distinct areas. Mine--actually,my husband's--were in the Newberry, SC, area, then the Itawamba/Lee County, Mississippi (and maybe NE Alabama)area, and finally in SE Oklahoma.

Sandra

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

samerchant — 2011-10-03 18:36:15Z

That's okay.

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

rkmerch — 2011-10-03 18:28:59Z

Sorry my mistake. Rea

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

samerchant — 2011-09-28 20:44:13Z

No, not Daniel. I don't know anything about Daniel. I am trying to find out if Daniel is, in fact, the father of my husband's great grandfather James W. Merchant. It was James W. Merchant who died in Wister.

I believe, from what information I've run across on Ancestry and from corresponding with some Lamar Cty Merchant folks, that Daniel died and is buried in Alabama.
Sandra

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

rkmerch — 2011-09-28 16:08:25Z

Sarah,
You said that Daniel married Sarah E. Morgan and that she died in 1958. He then married Mary E. Harris and that they both died in Wister in the spring of 1896. The death date of Sarah must be wrong(1958).

Please tell me the correct date as Daniel is in my husbands family line and I am trying to trace him.

Thank you, Rea

Re: Merchant/Marchant Family

mmills1957 — 2011-09-28 04:35:39Z

Second wife of Daniel Merchant was Lucinda Sloan, daughter of Samuel and Mary Sloan. The 1900 census indicates that she had two children, both were dead; she was living in Lamar County, Alabama.

Re: Calvin Dave Merchant

fdrQuailhunter — 2011-08-05 17:36:24Z

If you are still interested, I probably can help you. It may be that my gggrandfather was Calvin and David was one of his brothers. Hulda Merchant is listed as either daughter or niece of James Brinson and Mahulda Jane Swain Merchant. If interested after all these years, contact me at RayMerchant@WichitaOnline.net . Thanks, Ray Merchant, August 4, 2011

Re: Calvin Dave Merchant

fdrQuailhunter — 2011-08-05 17:36:24Z

Re: David B. Merchant - Texas

fdrQuailhunter — 2011-08-05 17:30:17Z

contact me by email. RayMerchant@Wichitaonline.net to compare info. You may/may not have the same as what I have. Thanks, Ray

Re: David B. Merchant - Texas

fdrQuailhunter — 2011-08-05 17:30:17Z

contact me by email. RayMerchant@Wichitaonline.net to compare info. You may/may not have the same as what I have. Thanks, Ray

Re: Looking for ancestors of Carrol Christopher Merchant

fdrQuailhunter — 2011-08-05 14:46:42Z

Message for "wrnboots" who posted the reply on 22 July 2011,to my original search request. You have lots of information that pertains to my family; although your data on Calvin Merchant b.1835 TN and "unknown brother Merchant are of particulaar interest to me. These two brothers with children of very similar names lived 2 miles apart in Hill Co. Texas, according to 1880 census. Can we discuss this data via telephone? If so, contact me at 405 224-1391 Today is August 4, 2011. Thanks Ray Merchant

Re: Looking for ancestors of Carrol Christopher Merchant

Merchtex — 2011-07-28 22:21:02Z

I am Joe Merchant Asa Allen Merchant was my ggrandfather his brother was C.C. Merchant, Christopher Carroll.Roger Merchant,my dad called him uncle Cal.Cal entered the CSA in 1861 he was 15 years old and Asa was 16,I have looked for their parents for 35 years with no luck.They both have Mississippi as their state of birth.

Re: Merchant/Ohio

kilfada — 2011-07-23 15:12:23Z

My Ancestor's Isaac and Nellie Merchant came to Ohio in around 1836. Their son, my GGG Gpa, John T. moved to Marion Oh. I'm not sure if it is the same family you are seeking, but I have a few things to share if it may be the same family.

Kevin Krug kkrug@woh.rr.com
937-335-3937

Re: Looking for ancestors of Carrol Christopher Merchant

wrnboots — 2011-07-22 18:02:58Z

Hi Doug, If you are still checking your posts here, I have some new information on some of this family.
Calvin Merchant did have brothers named Christopher Carroll Merchant, Asa Allen Merchant, John Thomas Merchant, David B. Merchant, William Riley Merchant and a Unknown Brother.
The Hulda Merchant is possibly a Mahulda Merchant who married Warren Reed. David B. Merchant's daughter Alice Merchant is living with her in the 1880 Census. I have seen where others have Mahulda as the Daughter of James Brinson Merchant and Mahulda Jane Swain, but she may possibly been their niece instead. These brothers are diffinantly kin to James Brinson Merchant they are probably his nephews.
These brother's children are linked by marriage to the Waldrip
line, and others that are linked to James Brinson Merchant's family.

Many of the brothers listed above died in the Civil War.
here is a little info on them.

Calvin Merchant was b. about 1835 Tn married Sarah Elizabeth Unknown, Children.
1. John Riley Merchant b. abt 1858 TX
2. Mary(Mollie) Ellen Merchant b. abt. 1863 TX
3. Carroll Christopher (Calvin) Merchant b. abt. 1863 Tx.
4. Joseph Merchant b. abt 1863 TX.
5. Robert Merchant b. abt 1869 TX.
(John and Mary/Mollie married Curtis siblings)
(living with Calvin in the 1860 Hill Co, Texas is his younger brother Christopher Carroll Merchant b.abt 1846 Mississippi)

Christopher Carroll Merchant b. abt 1846 Mississippi Married 1st Harriet Jackson d/o Zachariah Jackson and Sally.
Children:
1. Willie Merchant b. abt 1868 TX
2. Mollie Elizabeth Merchant b. abt 1870 TX.
3. Julie Ann Merchant b. abt 1875 Tx.
4. Ada Eser Merchant b. abt 1877 Tx.
5. Edward D. Merchant b. abt 1883 Tx.
Christopher Carroll Merchant remarried after Harriet died to 2nd to Sally J. Taylor, then 3rd to Tulitha Ann Brazilton Mann, Tulitha is buried in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin in the Conferderate part.
(Christopher Carroll Merchant is listed in the pension records for his brother Asa Allen Merchant.)

Asa Allen Merchant B. Aug 1837 in Tenn, married 1st Stacy Precilla Anders. Children:
1. Nancy (Nannie) Pricilla Merchant b. abt 1865 Tx.
2. T. Robert Merchant b. abt 1867 tx
3. Aley S. Merchant b. abt 1873 tx.
4. John Allen Merchant b. abt 1875 tx
5. Laura E. Merchant b. 1877 Tx
(Nannie Merchant married one of the Dee's brothers)
Asa Allen Merchant remarried after Stacy died to 2nd Rebecca E. Taylor Birdsong, Children.
1. John Beverly (Bull) Merchant b. 1879 Tx.
Asa Allen Merchant married 3rd.
Erline B. Springer Luce.

David B. Merchant b. abt 1836 Tenn. Married Leatha Evelyn Hester.
Children.
1. Joe R. Merchant b. abt 1856 Tx.
2. Davenport Merchant b. Abt 1858 Tx (Name may be Allen Davenport Merchant)
3. Mary Tennesse Merchant b. 1861 Tx.
4. Alice R. Merchant b. 1863 Tx.
(Mary and Alice married Dee's brothers)

William Riley Merchant b. abt 1830 Tenn married Louisa Eliza Parsons d/o Littleton Parsons.
children.
1. Missouri Alafair Merchant b. 1858 tx
2. Harvey Jackson Merchant b. 1860 tx
3. Georgia A. Merchant b. 1863
William is buried in the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Ark.
Louisa is buried in the Texas State National Cemetery in Texas in the Conferderate part.

John Thomas Merchant was b. abt 1830 Tenn married Sarah Unknown Young.
Children.
1. Eliza Young b. abt 1846 TN
2. William Young b. abt 1848 TX
3. Annie Merchant b. abt 1853 Tx
4. Millie D. Merchant b. abt 1853 Tx
5. Sarah Jennie Dee Merchant b. abt 1856 Tx
6. Robert C. Merchant b. abt 1860 tx
7. Lillie Rose Merchant b. abt 1865 tx
(They lived a few homes from the Andrew Brown Waldrip and his wife Matilda Emeline Merchant (D/O James Brinson Merchant) in the 1860 Henderson Co, Tx census.

Unknown Brother Merchant married Charlotte E. (Lottie) Unknown.
Children:
1. Joseph Merchant b. abt 1863 Tx
2. William Carroll Merchant b. abt 1867 Tx.
3. Robert Albert Merchant b. abt. 1869 Tx.
4. Martha (Mattie) Alice Merchant b. abt. 1872 Tx.
Charlotte remarried after Unknown Merchant died to Samuel R. Curtis (S/O Cyrus Curtis and Emily Igou and brother to Salem and Mary who married John Merchant and Mary Mollie Merchant children of Calvin Merchant)

These brothers are diffinantly kin to the James Brinson Merchant family tree, the Waldrip and Brown families also.
This research is far from complete and has many areas that needs filling in, but I believe they could possibly be sons
of Beverly Merchant or a Lewis Allen Merchant who may have been brothers to James Brinson Merchant.
These brothers are also kin to The John D. Merchant and Sarah Walker family tree of North Texas. Just need the gaps filled in to prove the kinship links.
It is a start and maybe with some help with other researchers we can fit the rest of the puzzle together.
TKS

Re: Merchants of Texas and OK

mechantjohn — 2011-07-13 21:45:11Z

The middle name for John D. Merchant born 1800 was Douthit. He had two brothers and a sister. There has been a John Douthit Merchant in every generation since until myself. So five consecutive generations.