Merritt - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Margarett Merritt

FrankMerritt16 — 9 Jan 2009 3:58:39 GMT

Does anyone have any infomation on this girl. Born 21 April, 1925.Died 8 Oct. 1926, Buried Mount Gilead Cemetery ,Woodstock Georgia, USA. Looking for Parents E-mail Frank@mvdsl.com

The Merritt''s of New Jersey

snowtop_ice — 4 Oct 2002 7:38:02 GMT

Hi,I am looking for any information on A
Merilda Jane Merritt.She Was married to
Jeremiah Swayze. They lived in Hope,NJ and
also in Lake Hopatcong,NJ. Merilda Jane
Merritt is the daughter of Anna Case and
Daniel Merritt. She has a twin sister
Blindia Merritt. Any information of this
Line of the Merritt family - please email me
at Kay-Swayze@excite.com. Thank you

William B.'s parents

LWCARRIER — 5 Oct 2002 4:34:32 GMT

Searching for William B. Merritt's parents. Wm. B. was a farmer in Caistor & Grimsby Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada from about 1840 into 1870's. He married Eliza C. Adams. Children were Thomas M., Emma A., George H., Robert A., Margaret, William James, Eliza Jane, and Edward.
Any information appreciated. Will share information.

JONES Nolie MERRITT and Louretta

t42justin — 30 Dec 2008 1:42:09 GMT

JONES Nolie MERRITT and Louretta

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MERRITT Mary A and Howard E

t42justin — 30 Dec 2008 12:54:41 GMT

MERRITT Mary A and Howard E

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Marilyn Jean Ulrich Merritt, 84,daughter of, Linus and Irene Olson Ulrich.

KENNELLYMARKA — 29 Dec 2008 2:04:23 GMT

Merritt, Marilyn Jean Ulrich
Marilyn Jean Ulrich Merritt Marilyn Jean Ulrich Merritt, 84, of Harborcreek Township, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 25, 2008 at Hamot Medical Center with loved ones at her bedside. She was born in Erie on December 4, 1924, the daughter of the late Linus and Irene Olson Ulrich. She was a 1942 graduate of Harbor Creek High School and a long time member of Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Marilyn was employed by the Boston Store for five years prior to her marriage to Glenn E. Merritt, Sr. on April 27, 1946. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1992. She was a co-owner and operator of Sunny Acres Hayrides for many years. Marilyn enjoyed her large vegetable garden, crossword puzzles and was a wonderful cook. Most of all, her family was the center of her life. Survivors include eight children, Glenn Merritt, Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Lawrence Park, Gordon Merritt and family of North East, Donald Merritt and his wife, Marty, Susan Juhas and her husband, Michael, Sr., of Harborcreek, Steven Merritt and his wife, Susan, of Greene Township, Mark Merritt and his wife, Brenda, Michael Merritt, Christopher Merritt and his wife, Laura, all of Harborcreek; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three siblings, Robert Ulrich and Lois Liebel, both of Harborcreek and Richard Ulrich and wife, Nancy, of Orlando, Fla.; many nieces, nephews, close neighbors and friends. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd. on Monday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Tuesday at 10 a.m. conducted by Msgr. Gerald Ritchie, Pastor, Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.
Erie Times-News from 12/27/2008 - 12/28/2008,

the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc.,
Our Lady of Mercy RC Church.

Anna (Merritt?) Golding, w/o John; NY to NB 1783

thomasamurray1 — 21 Dec 2008 7:50:55 GMT

JOHN GOLDING, Loyalist to NB in 1783 from North Castle, Westchester Co., NY is said to have m. ANNA MERRITT b. (variously ca. 1766.)
While John’s wife’s forename was some version of Anne (and Anna is as acceptable as any other), the estimates of her dates-of-birth are impossible. John and Anna’s son, Stephen, for example, is known to have been b. ca. 1762. (Stephen’s date-of-birth is given as 1762, and he was age 83 when he d. 27JUN1845.)
It is more likely that Anna was b. ca. 1738-42. Anna is also given as the d/o Robert and Elizabeth (Robinson) Merritt; but as Robert was b. 17MAR1731. This also seems unlikely.
Administration of John Golding’s estate was granted 14JUN1822 to Stephen Golding, Ann Golding and Gilbert Merritt. (Probably Gilbert Merritt who m. Phoebe Birdsall; usually given as Ann’s brother.) As far as I can tell, this seems to have been the basis for the belief that Anna as a Merritt, and Gilbert’s sister.
If Anna was a Merritt; then she was far more likely a d/o Thomas Merritt or Andrew Merritt (not the Rye Andrew), both freeholders in North Castle in 1763. The only Golding listed in North Castle was Joseph Golding, John’s brother. Since their father had died only a few years before; while John was likely married by 1763, he probably still lived on the family land; or rented elsewhere (thus was not a freeholder.) This makes it likely he married in the North Castle area.
Thomas Merritt’s daughter was Prudence. This is indicated by a Quaker marriage record:

15th of 9th mo., 1763 - Stevenson Thorn, of North Castle, son of Thomas, and Prudence Merritt, of North Castle, daughter of Thomas.

Thus, by 1763, Thomas and Prudence had at least one daughter of marriageable age. However, Thomas’ will, 3SEP1784, states he was survived by two daughters, the other of whom I make to have been

MARY MERRITT b. 18MAY1752, d. 31JAN1827, m. 3DEC1770 WILLIAM KIPP (b. 3JAN1749, d. 19OCT1800), s/o Benjamin and Dorothy (Davenport) Kip.

While if a child married ‘out-of-meeting’, they tended to be disowned by the Society of Friends; I cannot help but feel that Thomas was not likely the father of an Anna Merritt who m. John Golding. So, If Anna was a Merritt, she was likely Andrew’s daughter. This Andrew seems to be easy to confuse with his cousin, contemporary and name-sake in Rye, Westchester Co., NY. It is difficult to say whom his children were.
The questions are:

How is it known that Anna, wife of John Golding, was a Merritt?
Who were her parents?
What is know of Merritt’s in North Castle 1700-1783?

Thomas

Looking for descendants

tenacbabe1 — 30 Apr 2008 8:44:47 GMT

I am looking for cousins. My parents were Howard Merritt and Nancy Blanche Ferguson of Marion County Tennessee. My father was descended from Henry Miles Merritt and Julia Snyder of Tenn. Artemis Ward Ferguson was my maternal grandfather. Other ancestors were John Randle1833-1904 and Mary Alice Bartlett 1852-1918.

Gertrude Merritt

Kevin Thoman — 25 Sep 2002 6:27:37 GMT

Anyone have any information of Gertrude Merritt, died June 27, 1933. I found soumthing on her death but don't know how she is related to me, it could be her married name, but unsure if she had a husband.

Thanks... Kevin Thoman

MERRITT Charles Rhea 1944-2000

t42Moore — 1 Dec 2008 8:54:42 GMT

MERRITT Charles Rhea 1944-2000

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MERRITT Clarence E Bud and Rita M

t42Moore — 1 Dec 2008 8:54:18 GMT

MERRITT Clarence E Bud and Rita M

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Othaniel Merritt

NancyTang — 28 Sep 2002 4:09:41 GMT

He was my GGGGrandfather. I don't have a birthdate but place it in the early 1800's. He married Harriet Lee and had at least 1 daughter named Nancy Merritt. Nancy married George Hall Brundage. Nancy died in 1928. I believe they resided somewhere in the NE of the USA, perhaps NY or CT.

Any Information would be appreciated.

Merritt/Merrit

amina992 — 14 Nov 2008 4:59:22 GMT

I have a very old pic of Merritts. I don't want to give up this pic but I'm willing to copy it and share with other members of this family. The names on back of pic are:
Charles Merritt, Peat Merritt, Josie Arsenth Merritt, with Ruth in her arms. Next me Louis merritt, front row Sylvia mae Merritt, her aunt Nettie merritt then Robert Merritt, Edward Merritt. The names are spelled the way they are on the back of pic.

Ruth M. Cooney Merritt, age 87, born, Erie.pa," daughter of ,Charles and Rose Straub Cooney.

KENNELLYMARKA — 16 Nov 2008 6:26:43 GMT

Merritt, Ruth M. Cooney,

Ruth M. Cooney Merritt Beloved Mother and Grandmother to Everyone
Ruth M. Cooney Merritt, age 87, of Erie, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2008
of Erie.pa," Ruth was born in Erie, August 22, 1921, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose Straub Cooney. Ruth graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1940. Prior to her marriage, Ruth worked at Erie Bolt and Nut and later worked as a sales associate downtown and then at the Millcreek Mall Carlisle’s Department Store. She was a founding member of St. Luke Parish and a member of its Rosary Society. Ruth was a cherished and loving mother and homemaker, enjoyed many years spending time and playing cards with her 500 Club girls, dancing at family weddings, cross-stitching and solving word jumbles. Ruth had a wonderful sense of humor. Family and friends affectionately referred to Ruth as “Boopsie” and “Pinky”. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 yrs., Claire L. Merritt, Jr. in 2004 and by brothers, Kenneth, Charles, Robert and Thomas Cooney. Survivors include her daughters, Carol M. Zesinger, husband G. Robert III, of Burke Va., Diane L. Hyman, husband David, of Winchester, Va., Margaret R. “Meg” Britton, husband John, of Waterford, Pa.; sons, Douglas J. Merritt, wife Judy, of Nashville Tenn., and Dr. Mark A. Merritt, wife Heidi, of Honduras; brothers, Ralph, Jim and Jack Cooney all of Erie;
sisters, Mary Frances Dunlavey of Bayonet Point, Fla. and Natalie Uhlman of Rochester, N.Y.; sisters in law, Doris and Frieda Cooney both of Erie; twelve grandchildren, Jennifer Merritt McCollum, husband Scott, Mark R. Zesinger, wife Janell, Greg M. Zesinger, wife Ashley, Elizabeth Z. Ingraham, husband John, Lt. David C. Zesinger, USAF, Eric D. Hyman, Lt. Daniel C. Hyman, USMC, Michael D. Hyman, Jacob A. Merritt, Sarah Britton Bates, husband Quantres, Jeffrey D. Britton, and Andrew J. Britton; great grandchildren, Amy and Julie Zesinger, Merritt and Jamie Zesinger, Madeline Ingraham, and Trey and Alyssa Bates. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Friends may call at the
A. Brugger & Sons Funeral Home, LLP 845 East 38 St., Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and may attend services there on Monday at 9:20 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Luke Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial in Mary Queen of Peace Cemetery. Memorials suggested to St. Luke School, 425 East 38 St. Erie 16504 or St. Mary’s Home of Erie, Gallagher Unit, 607 East 26 St. Erie 16504 Condolences at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com
Erie Times-News from 11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008.

St. Luke Church,"

Cecil Merritt marr Annie Calderwood in 1918, N.Z.

noeless — 12 Nov 2008 9:22:59 GMT

I seek kin of Cecil Hector Merritt who married Annie Myrtle Calderwood in 1918. He enlisted for W.W 1 when living in Mt. Albert, Auckland, N.Z. He was a law clerk. What happened to them?

Merritt in Ohio

Crystal Taylor — 28 Sep 2002 3:42:04 GMT

I am trying to find some info on my grandmother's family. She was born Ruth Juanita Merritt. Her father's name was Pearl and her mother was Ada Blanche Stanforth. I believe Ruth's grandfather was Thomas Merritt.
I would appreciate any information anyone has on this line of the Merritt family.

Merrit of Snow Hill, 1880

glaciergirlofak — 4 Oct 2007 5:51:09 GMT

Greetings:

I am looking for information on George Merritt (born 1835? 1837?) who marriedCatharine Cherrix (born 1844?1847?)
1880 census shows the family in Snow Hill.

Their daughter, Virginia Merritt, married Frank Bowden my great grandfather.

Thank you

LARSEN Pamela Merritt 1946-1987

t42Moore — 28 Oct 2008 7:34:13 GMT

LARSEN Pamela Merritt 1946-1987

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William Merritt of Warren County, NJ

tigertrek157 — 23 Oct 2008 10:33:42 GMT

I am looking for a William Merritt, born 1 Nov 1802 in Warren County NJ. His parents were John Merritt and Sarah Osmun, also of NJ. They had 3 children: William, Charity (who married Samuel Vansyckle) and Elizabeth Letitia, who married William Cline. Letitia died in 1843, Greenwich Twp., Warren Co. NJ.

Thanks,
Gena Cline

North Carolina Merritts

navybrat52 — 18 Aug 2004 8:25:23 GMT

Looking for the parents and/or siblings of James Merritt, born
approximately 1826 in North Carolina, married Elizabeth Nearen (b 1830 TN) in Marshal County Alabama 7 Jun 1848.

Merritt sisters sarah/matilda of michigan

nightfawn1_1 — 21 May 2004 10:16:35 GMT

Hello I am searching for any family of a sarah Merritt who married a Crawford . they lived in Michigan and they had at least 2 sons. Sarah had a sister named Matilda who had a son named Verion (Williams possibly) she married Elam Warner and had another son named Frank. Early 1900's. Matilda was born in Deerfield Mich. her Father is believed to be a Jacob Merritt, believed to be born in Canada. any help out there? Grand rapids, antrim,lenewee areas.

Valentine Merritt Va. & WV

KathyHarris16 — 4 Oct 2008 2:16:03 GMT

Seeking information on Valentine, the son of William and Margaret Merritt, married Ann Donaghe, i am trying to find Valentine's children.

Floyd Merritt, Jr

jdbaker — 14 Jul 2004 10:15:55 GMT

Searching for family members of my father, Floyd Merritt, Jr.(born 11-23-1919 in Muskoge, OK and deceased 11-70?, in Sacramento, CA?), son of Floyd, Sr. and Maude Clark. Siblings: Lawrence, Christine, Juanita, Margie, and Hubert. Formerly wives: Helen (mother of Dennis and Bonnie), Dolores LaStrapes (mother of Donna Marie (now Staci M. Dodge)), and Lucie Belle? (mother of 3 females, approximate ages now 38,40, and 42).

Donald J. Merritt, Sr., 54, son of Donald M. and Helen (Zipperi) Merritt, Served 82nd Airborne. US Army Vietnam Conflict.

KENNELLYMARKA — 25 Sep 2008 4:14:04 GMT

Merritt Sr., Donald J.

Donald J. Merritt, Sr.
Donald J. Merritt, Sr., 54,
of Mayville, New York, formerly of Union City, died September 22, 2008, at St. Vincent Health Center.
Born December 7, 1953, in Erie,
he was the son of Donald M. and Helen (Zipperi) Merritt and the husband of 16 years to Tammy (Sipes) Merritt. Mr. Merritt was employed by Russell Standard as a heavy equipment operator and served in the 82nd Airborne of the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed football and softball with his children, NASCAR, sport activities with his children, boxing, coaching wrestling, and going on cruises with his wife. In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include sons, Donald J. Merritt, Jr., of Mayville, N.Y., David M. Niemeyer of Mayville, N.Y.,
and Bryan L. Merritt of Mill Village;
daughters, Amanda A. Niemeyer of Mayville, N.Y.,
Kristina M. Merritt of Mayville, N.Y.,
Kimberly D. Merritt of Waterford,
and Denise Romecki of Mill Village;
a sister, Pamela Mooney of Union City; and five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. Visitation
will be Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Thomas E. Morgan Funeral Home, 75 North Main Street, Union City, PA 16438. A funeral service will be held there Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Linda Chambers of First United Methodist Church officiating. A graveside service will follow in Magnolia Cemetery, Mayville, NY, at 12:45 p.m., with Rev. Teets officiating.

Rev. Teets,"
First United Methodist Church ,"
Rev. Linda Chambers ,"

GABRIEL MERRITT

Mary Dunn — 7 Oct 2002 5:10:58 GMT

I would be very interested in contacting anyone researching Gabriel Merritt, born about 1780 in NC and died 1855 in Montgomery Co. AL.

Mary Polly Merritt married James Bradley Cope abt 1809

sdspears — 5 Sep 2008 5:02:10 GMT

I don't have much info but looking for the Merritt family.

Mary Polly Merritt born about 1782. Married about 1809 (so "maybe" 2nd marriage) in TN to James Bradley Cope. Died abt 1855 in TN.

I do know it's Jame's Copes 2nd marriage. Was first married to Lydia Payne.

Children of James and Mary Polly:

Harris Bradley Cope
Elizabeth Cope

John Merritt, MA & RI; died Providence 1770

MIKEPOTASKI — 4 Sep 2008 8:25:49 GMT

Looking for any published/unpublished biography or family papers of John Merritt, a wealthy businessman in colonial Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He died in Providence RI on 28 June 1770 and his heirs were still battling the executors as late as 1782.

Merritt photos-stories-

amina992 — 23 Aug 2008 7:45:58 GMT

I'm looking for Merritt family photos or stories for
Charles Edward Merritt b. 5-23-1884
m. Louise Mable Wilson b. 6-18-1884,
Arcenith Persons,
Robert Franklin Merrit b.4-23- 1859,
Andrew Jackson Merritt,
Lydia Forsyth Merritt,
Ezra Persons,
Mary Liscum Persons,
Tena Fisher,
Ernist Fisher,

I have a few photos of the Merritts I would be willing to share.

Judy
amina992@yahoo.com

carla meritt, merritt

lilsis1107 — 3 Aug 2006 12:57:08 GMT

i am looking for a woman named carla merritt she was born in chicago,illinois in the 1970's her mom's name was raydean i believe i am spelling this right sorry if not. if anyone knows her could you please email me at lmooremom@hotmail.com i believe she is my half sister and would like to meet her. my father is her father i just found out i have an older sister and would love to talk to her .

Robert Merritt - Brompton 1861 (son of James)

skambarnett — 12 Aug 2008 1:24:24 GMT

Hi, I'm using a pal's longin o post this - please get back to me at davidjmadden@hotmail.com.

There is only one link to Robert Merritt of Brompton (Middx), 1861. He is my great grandfather. He served in the Royal Navy on HMS Assistance and HMS Monarch. In his later years he married in Ireland and died there about 1922 or so.

We've never been able to find any of his relatives in England and I would dearly love to do so. We know next to nothing about his family and even that his father was called James is suspect (no father is listed in the census returns).

Robert had three sons and a daughter in Ireland and served there onboard HMS Camperdown.

Does any of this ring a bell for anyone? Someone must be descended from Robert's siblings but lord only knows how I'll find them!

Best,

David
(davidjmadden@hotmail.com)

James S. Merritt - killed in aircraft accident in HI in 1944

Mark_DiVecchio — 3 Aug 2008 5:41:46 GMT

2LT James S. Merritt was the roommate of John Ledbetter Taylor in the 72nd Fighter Squadron of the 21st Fighter Group, 7th Fighter Command, stationed in Hawaii during WWII. Merritt was killed in Dec 1944 when his P-38 crashed into the ocean one-quarter mile off Mauna Lahilahi.

Merritt wrote several letters to John Taylor's wife, Betty, following Taylor's death in Jul 1944 and before Merritt himself was killed.

You can read those letters in the web page that I created
for John Taylor at:
http://www.silogic.com/peden/John%20L%20Taylor/John%20Ledbet...

I'd like to hear from anyone connected to men mentioned on this web page.

Thanks,
Mark DiVecchio
markd@san.rr.com

Jacob & Sybil Merritt

@@ksummerford@mindspring.com — 2 Aug 2008 12:46:22 GMT

I am looking for information on Jacob & Sybil Merritt from North Carolina---Wake County I believe. They had 2 children that I know of---Francis and D.W. (David William).
When Jacob died Francis and Sybil moved to Abbeville Ala to be closer to D.W. who was a deputy sheriff at that time.

Obit: Berneice Lane - daughter of George McConnaughhay and Lizzie Merritt McConnaughhay

TheresaRGriffiths — 30 Jul 2008 10:21:26 GMT

Berneice Lane

Berneice Lane, daughter of the late George McConnaughhay and Lizzie Merritt McConnaughhay, was born on April 23, 1922 at Grayridge and died in the Missouri Southern Healthcare at Dexter on Jan. 31, 2002, at the age of 79. Mrs. Lane was a member of Trotter Church near Essex, a former employee of General Motors, A.C. Spark Plug Division in Flint, Mich. and a resident of Essex. She was united in marriage to Harold Otis Lane on Dec. 31, 1938 at Bloomfield. Mr. Lane preceded her in death on April 2, 1996. Survivors include five sons, George Wesley Lane and Donald Harold Lane, both of Eugene, Ore., Jimmy Dale Lane, Robert Ronald Lane and Timothy Raymond Lane, all of Flint, Mich.; by 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond McConnaughhay; by three sisters, Mary O'Neal, Ruth Scowden and Maggie Pennington. Visitation was held at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 5 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002. Funeral services were conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel, Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Hardin officiating. Interment followed at the Taylor Cemetery near Essex with Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Merritts-Ak/MI

kathyrn911 — 5 Oct 2002 5:42:10 GMT

I am searching for info of any of the Charles Merritt family from Arkinsaw and Michigan

Merritts of Minnesota

saramae22 — 17 Apr 2002 2:36:35 GMT

I am searching for information about the Merritts of Minnesota especially the Seven Iron Men. I believe that I am the grandaughter four times removed of Jerome Merritt, son of Lewis and Hephzibeth Merritt. I would love any information anyone could provide.

Seven Iron Men

margiezeman — 30 Jul 2008 8:10:25 GMT

Looking for information regarding Merritt family of MN.

Merritt

LindaPfau63 — 30 Oct 2006 2:17:05 GMT

B. Biddlecome, please contact me at lpfau@st-tel.net. I'm interested in your Burlington NJ Merritts who migrated to OH - Belmont and Jefferson Counties.
Linda

Looking for information Donald E Merrittf

DEBBIEHOLT87 — 28 Jul 2008 12:23:05 GMT

I am doing research about my family. I am looking for information on my grandfather Donald Eugene Merritt. The information I have is as follows.

Born around 1934
Married Faye J. Boss had two children
(donald Eugene 1956 Deborah ann 1958)
was in the milatary
has a brother named russell
mothers name May have been Ida Mae ?

Attached is a picture of Donald E merritt and his brother russell taken aug 3 1958 but we are unsure which is donald and which is russell.. we would be very happy to learn which is which.

If anyone knows anything close to this all information would be great. If i am not mistaken all the male children were named donald E merritt. Not looking for anything but family history and such. Even if he is still alive. it would be my last living grandparent. Would like to let him know he has 4 grand children and such. Any information or other questions you can email to haleymeridith@yahoo.com Thanks for your time

walter merritt

KathyHarris16 — 29 Jun 2008 6:34:06 GMT

looking for info on walter merritt born 1895 in tyler county, wv but married martha, and lived in ohio

James "Jack" Merritt of Little Rock, Ark.

Donna Merritt Wilkerson — 3 Oct 2002 7:18:58 GMT

Anyone have info on the following?: This was my grandfather. He was born in Conway, Arkansas in early 1900's. Married Wilma Holliman of Sheridan, Ark. and moved to Little Rock, Ark. They had six children together. Wilma died around 1944 and the children went to live in The Children's Home in Little Rock. James later died sometime around the late 1950's. Any info greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Matthew Merritt d. 1829 OH

J_Peppler — 29 Jul 2005 4:20:52 GMT

From Common Pleas/Chancery Court Records of Marion County Ohio (Canaan Township), October Term 1829, 1st day (1303207 FHC)

This day Thomas Merritt brought into court a paper purporting to be the last will and Testament of Matthew Merritt and whereupon came Ebenezer Burt and John Boyd subscribing witness to said Will ... to say that they signed said paper as witnesses at the request of said testator ... it is further ordered that Rufus Dodd and Thomas Merritt, the executors named, have letters testamentary...

Nathaniel MERRITT (b. 1814), son of Humphrey MERRITT & Mary PURDY

susanpgunther — 23 Jun 2008 6:17:17 GMT

I am trying to find documentation verifying that Nathaniel (middle name Tucker?) MERRITT, b. 1814 in NY was the son of Humphrey MERRITT & Mary (PURDY) MERRITT of Newburgh, NY. I've seen IGI listings, but would like to find real documentation. Nathaniel married Mary E. MORRIS.

Sampson county NC Merritts

Annhelen7 — 20 Feb 2008 3:08:06 GMT

Looking for descendants of Mary C. Powell & Robert H. Merritt (b. ca 1839)marr. 6-1-1871 in Clinton, at home of Mary's parents, Everett & Mary Ann Powell. Witness was Sabra Merritt, wife of Willis Merritt (assumed parents of Robert H.). Robert had a son by previous marriage, John R. Merritt. Robert & Mary had 3 daughters (known), Cora L., b. 1872, Lula C. born 1875, and Rebecca, b. 1877. Willis and Sabra other children, among them, Rebecca b. 1832 and Lavinia, b. 1835.

Robert Merritt

beccapurington1998 — 19 Jun 2008 6:22:18 GMT

I only have this info on Robert Merritt.. White male Widowed Age 72 Birthplace Ny Father and Mothers Birthplace also Ny Info from 1880 United States Census Calif... Good luck hope this helps your search...

Merritt Roswell

biff19511 — 6 Jun 2008 7:40:15 GMT

My name is William Roswell my Father Name was George Merritt
Roswell Of Spokne WA. My Grandfather was Frank Merritt Roswell born in Denver Co. His Father was George Amos Roswell born in New Haven CT His Father Alferd Roswell also
of CT. I know there a connection my dads cousin. had a book
on the merritt if any one knows please contact me I would be
most greatful

Thank You in advance
Bill

Harry C. Merritt, Worc, MA

pstmarie1 — 2 Jun 2008 1:14:15 GMT

I have a photo of a Harry C. Merritt from a Foreman's Training Course of American Stell and Wire Company.

Would be happy to send a copy to relatives.

Photo circa 1922

John Merritt Married a Virginia Cathrine Dudding

thcrw7392 — 31 May 2008 10:40:19 GMT

Hi,

John Merritt Married a Virginia Cathrine Dudding

My Grandfather's name Howard Milton Merritt

He had 3 Brothers Ernest, John & Wordie Maybe some sisters,
but thats not varified...

John Ran off when my grandfather was little..

Besides Finding what was put on Virginia's Death Certifacte, I have no other info On John...

If this sounds fimiluar to anyone, Let me know...

Thanks

Leonard and Vanessa Merritt of North Charleston S.C.

mnm7Mary — 13 Apr 2008 7:52:13 GMT

If any body knows the address or know Leonard or Vanessa Merritt please let me know. Leonard is my half brother. I would like to get in tuch with him or Vanessa.
Mary J

Thomas Merritt

elmerritt — 21 May 2008 9:56:27 GMT

Seeking information on a Thomas Merritt that moved from NC to TN. Thomas was born abt 1790 and died in Cannon County, TN abt 1870. He possibly had a wife named Mary. He had a son by the name of William that was born in Cannon County, TN in 1834. Please send any info to Ernest Merritt at elmerritt@bellsouth.net.

Thank you.

Annual Merritt Reunion in NC

bbqqueen — 4 May 2008 8:26:48 GMT

The reunion will be held at Horizon's Park off Memorial Industrial School Road on Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 1 PM - until. Bring a covered dish and a two liter drink. Everything else will be provided. Handicapped parking is available at the shelter site which is the next drive to the right after passing the main parking lot. If you are not sure you are in the family, you may come on anyway or email me back and I will see if you are there. We descend from the Edward Merritt family line. I am in the Joel Merritt line. Joel was one of his sons.

Death of Ms. Kathleen Patricia Merritt in China

davwayell — 13 May 2008 7:45:10 GMT

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Ms. Kathleen Patricia Merritt, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Ms. Merritt died in China on August 11, 1933.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Peter David Merritt

sheilatanner33 — 11 May 2008 11:10:17 GMT

My great Aunt Rita Sweeney (Davis) went to the States in 1923...her husband Michael died before 1930 in the USA...I found Rita age 33, in the Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut 1930 census wife of Peter D. Merritt age 42, with her three children, Edward 10, James 7 and Rita M almost 5...listed as stepchildren to Peter...Edward and James were born in Canada...Rita M, born in Connecticut...Peter died April 11, 1962 in Danbury...Rita died Aug 9, 1964 in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, both records found on the Ancestry site...in her obit in the paper here in Nova Scotia it states she is buried in the family plot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, White Plains New York...any help on this family would be greatly appreciated...we would love to know what happened to the children that went with her to the States
Thanking you in advance...Sheila Tanner

John Merritt born 1814 in Virginia, maybe Augusta County.

KathyHarris16 — 5 May 2008 2:50:31 GMT

John Merritt born 1814 married Eliza A. Tate born 1817, Trying to find his parents.

John Merritt born 1814 in Virginia, maybe Augusta County.

KathyHarris16 — 5 May 2008 2:42:27 GMT

He married Eliza A. Tate,born 1817, He is my gggrandfather. John Merritt born May 2,1855 and died Mar 11, 1933. He married Viola A. James born June 3, 1887 and died Oct 29, 1933 in Tyler County.

Merritt in Arkansas

griffinhoused — 16 Mar 2008 2:51:44 GMT

I am looking for anyone with information regarding the Merritt line in Arkansas. I have some information on Luther and Lonnie Merritt. Any help would be appreciated.

John Merritt of Augusta co Va

Suzanne L Haney — 20 Sep 2005 11:54:12 GMT

I am descendant from a John Merritt, from Augusta Co Va who married an Elizabeth Peters 15 Feb 1816 in Augusta Co Va,

We believe his grandfather was a William Merritt(1691-1788) also from Va.

Do you know the names of your John Merritt's brothers and his sons?

Also why would John's wife die in Pa and not Va? or do you know.

Sincerely,
Suzanne L Haney

Searching for parents of Charles "Charley" Merritt

shellbees — 31 Mar 2008 10:27:28 GMT

Charley Merritt b abt 1853 m Eliza Davis b abt 1859. They were married in Pulaski County, GA 12 Apr 1876. Charley was "possibly" living in household of William and Ellen Rooney in 1870.
Shelby

Merritt's in Christine Cemetery, Richland Cty, ND

sleuthesthedead — 26 Mar 2008 2:02:10 GMT

The following have been entered in the Christine Cemetery, Richland County, North Dakota at www.findagrave.com:
Donald S Merritt 1918-1995
Earl Merritt 1894-1983
Marvin S Merritt 1923-1989
Selma E Merritt 1886-1957

Merritt, Hazelton hezakia or Robert Hazelton Merritt

robert merritt — 21 May 2003 3:17:19 GMT

I am looking for more info on the merritt's that lived in Minisota or wisconsin..I Have made upa large family tree so that you may be able to find some other family within our realm.

Merritt of Scotland Neck North Carolina

michaeledmondson58 — 10 Mar 2008 1:00:15 GMT

Looking for any relatives of Patrick B Merritt b 1870 married to Della Merritt children nancy merritt b 1899, Helen E merritt 1904 aunt is kate G boyette1894 need information please contact me

Diane
jwilson0099@comcast.net

George Leonard Merritt, Stamford CT

hand95 — 3 Mar 2008 2:46:49 GMT

I'm looking for a George Leonard Merritt. I have that he was born in Stamford CT in @1848.

Arza & Verna Merritt of Chilliwack, BC, Canada

SLuchia3602 — 31 Dec 2005 11:52:12 GMT

Interested in contactind descendants of Arza Merritt and Verna Voy, both born Ontario but died in Chilliwack, BC. I am researching Verna's mother's family. Her mother was Margaret (Maggie) Lucha or Luchia. Would be interested to share info. Hopefully someone has a photo of Margaret Luchia! I have a lot of info regarding her brothers, parents, etc.

Bobby Ray Merritt obit. NC

68malibu396 — 18 Feb 2008 3:48:51 GMT

Bobby Ray Merritt, 59, of Winston-Salem [NC], died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Merritt was born July 31, 1948, in Forsyth County, a son of the late Aubrey T. Merritt Sr. and the late Lillian Craver Merritt. He was a United States Army veteran serving in the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam and Germany. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with over 20 years of service and attended Mineral Springs Baptist Church. He is survived by his sister, Jeannie Merritt; brothers, Aubrey Merritt Jr. and wife Mary, Ricky Merritt and wife Virginia, Jim Merritt and wife Cindy, and Harvey Merritt; nieces and nephews, Dee Dee Bodenheimer and husband Scott, Lisa Merritt, Elvie Merritt, Andrew T. Merritt, Amber Berg, Paul Berg, Michael Berg, Chris Merritt and Tena Merritt; his aunt, Louise Jester; and many greatly loved great-nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be conducted at Woodland Cemetery. [edited]

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 12/30/2007.

William Charles Merritt B1850

lespercival — 14 Feb 2008 2:14:18 GMT

Hi, I am looking for any links to Willliam Charles Merritt born ab 1850 and died in 1917. He was married to Jessie Watts Cooper in 1868.

If you have any information to help me with my family tree, that would be great. William was my great grandfather.
Regards Ann Williamson

Merritt family in WV

misscris2 — 27 Apr 2006 6:32:18 GMT

Searching for parents of Crofton George Merritt, b. 1862 in Virginia, m. Laura Louise Rymer in 1886 in Doddridge Co., WV. I have found census records indicating that Crofton's parents were John & Eliza A. (Tate) Merritt. I have been able to trace John & Eliza back to 1840 in the census records, but then I hit a brick wall. John & Eliza's other children are: Evaline R., Henry , William N., Nancy I., Tamsworth, James, Jacob, Lucy, Mary, John E., Benjamin, Stephan T., and Susan.

Any help would be appreciated.

Looking for living relatives of Samuel Jacob Merritt and Lizzie Spence Merritt Taylor

luvtats — 13 Jan 2008 2:12:22 GMT

Looking for living relatives...Samuel Jacob Merritt and his wife Lizzie Spence Merritt...Looking for any of the childrens' family also...The kids of Sam And Lizzie are: Ethel, Charlie, Carl, Estelle Merritt also a Lora Merritt but she is still living...Also looking for a Jane Spences' family...Also Lizzie married a Lee Taylor after Sam passed away...her and Sam was in Washington,Co. Florida Chipley..Lizzie lived in Washington,Co. Florida Panama with the children and with husband Lee...We are planning a family reunion this year and looking for relatives to come and meet...

Helena ( Lena ) Merritt

rick15556 — 2 Dec 2007 4:10:23 GMT

Looking for information on Helena and her ancestors. She was my aunt. Was married to Kermit Q Lee from Wayne county Pa. She was born 27 May 1911 in Livingston Manor NY. I have information to share on the Lee line

MERRITTS OF NC/SC

anniepoo9 — 19 Aug 2006 12:49:44 GMT

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS DONE RESEARCH ON THE MERRITTS OF NC/SC.

Searching for relatives of Samuel J. Merritt from Graceville,Florida area

luvtats — 1 Jan 2008 3:12:05 GMT

searching for relatives for my mother in law..Her Grandfather was Samuel Jacob Merritt, he married Katie Elizabeth Spence..Most of the family lived in Graceville, Florida area...they had several children...any info on both would be appreciated...

Merritt SC to GA to TX

RobinStephenson28 — 22 Jun 2005 5:30:26 GMT

I'm a decendent of the Texas Merritt's (Cherokee County). My grandmother was Thelma Adelle Waller Barnes daughter of Lulu I. Merrit (maarried E.E. Waller) who was daughter of E. Walker Merritt. Hoping to make contact with other distant family.

Eli Merritt of MS and AR

Jo-Ann Stephens — 4 Apr 2006 8:56:51 GMT

I'm looking for the parents of Eli Merritt, b. 1812 Georgia, m. Adeline Harp in 1845 Marshall Co., MS; they had nine children and some of them moved to the Desha Co., AR area. I'm hoping someone else has a lead on Eli; it would be nice to find some cousins to compare notes with. :-)

Thanks,
Jo-Ann Stephens
Bahai@northcc.net

Merritt - Texas

Sammy Majors Thompson — 7 Oct 2002 5:15:39 GMT

Looking for family members of my Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother.
Andrew Jackson Merritt- born 1851 Scott Co. Missouri and Ellender Ann Hughes Merritt- born 1861 Scott Co. Missouri

Dates may vary:
List of children: 11 children - 8 lived
Alfred Merritt--Born 1883 -- Calf.

Lawrence Merritt- born 1884- Bakersfield, Calf.

Mattie Merritt- Born 1888 married Seb Nichols

Joseph Merritt- Born 1882 lived Denton, Tx

Fannie Merritt- born 1890 -Married name Fannie Merritt Mitchell--Lived Tulsa, Okl

Robert Merritt- born 1892- died in Paducah, Tx

Myrtle Merritt- born 1885- died in Wichita Falls, Tx.- married name Myrtle Merritt Moss---Children: Travis, Clifford, Rowena Moss-Neb.or Nev.

Pearl Merritt Majors -Born 1897 In Okla. (My Grandmother )the youngest of 11 children

Looking for any information. Thanks
Sammy Majors Thompson
Paducah, Texas

? Merritt of Spotsylvania Co Va

oclarke11 — 26 Dec 2007 5:55:33 GMT

Need his name & the names of his parents & siblings. He was b abt 1920 & marr Lucille Butler. Lucille was the dau of Frank C. Butler & Maude M. Burruss. Also need children for this couple.
Ollie

Merritts to Mn--1850's---from Maine..

Jack Gray — 21 Mar 2006 6:55:01 GMT

Any info on Dustin & Hannah Wakefield Merritt--children ..Priscilla (Jordan) Abigal. Levi. Gilbert---

roberta jean merritt

P_Kayler — 2 Dec 2007 5:22:35 GMT

I am looking for Roberta Jean Merritt, born January 15, 1949 in Orange County, Texas.
Her mother is Peggy Odelia (McPayne) and adopted father is Durwood Merritt.
She is my husband's half-sister and he would like to meet her. My father-in-law (deceased)was Roberta's biological father and he spoke of her often.
I believe she lives in the Summerville, SC area.
Please, if you know Roberta or her family, contact me.
Thank you.

Warren Merritt

misajest — 2 Oct 2002 3:25:27 GMT

I am looking for info on Warren H. Merritt possibly born in New York. W.H. went to look for gold in Alaska and was last heard from in 1922. He had a sister named Annie Catherine Merritt Green.

Merritts of Sampson and Duplin Counties, NC

rsykes159 — 30 May 2003 12:14:34 GMT

I have a Merritt Book compiled by Edward Merritt and Leoara Hiatt McEachern. It contains tons of research and info on the Merritts dating back to Captian Robert Merritt in the 1700's. Also War Records. If I can be of any help to anyone, let me know. My mother's maiden name was Merritt.

Elizabeth Merritt and John Moore of Elizabeth City

marwd124 — 21 Nov 2007 8:34:30 GMT

I note that a number of people on RootsWeb and Ancestry.com record that John Moore (said to be the wife of John Moore of Elizabeth city county, Virginia, was the son of Mary More (a descendant of Sir/Saint Thomas More) and Edward Moore.
Mary More is sometimes said to be "of Barnborough",(or similar spellings), Yorkshire, England,.
Edward is said to be "of" various places, including Barnborough, Bampton, Oxford, Reading, London, Shropshire (a geographical area), and Ireland.
I would point out to those who want to maintin the myth/fantasy, that THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE FOR THIS.

With regard to 'Mary More', and with specific reference to her marriage to Edward Moore and to their children:
Mary More was born on 25 December 1553. This was not recorded by anyone until I first posted it on RootsWeb a few years ago - and many have since copied it onto their sites.
Mary was born at Hambleden, Buckinghamshire (not Barnborough, Yorkshire) where her parents were living after their marriage in early 1553.

Edward Moore's birth date is not recorded and any dates given are just guesses - not good genealogy.
The family were Catholic and the baptisms of their children were not recorded in the Church of England Parish Register. EDward was the son of Thomas More of Haddon (a village in the parish of Bampton, Oxfordshire), and his wife Dorothy Mordaunt.
The only thing known about Edward's early life was that he was a minor (but not an infant) when his father made his will in 1561.

After their marriage, most probably in 1585 (Edward was a convicted recusant in various London prisons for some years before that), Mary and Edward lived with Mary's parents (Thomas More and Mary Scrope) on their small estate at Low Leyton in Essex. THis is attested by recusant records. Some (few) record their children as born at Bampton, which is nonsense!

Edward died intestate in 1605 and Mary (then living with one of her married daughters at Stondon Massey, Essex) in 1630. Again, this was not known until I posted it.

There is incontrovertible evidence in the form of personal statements, that Edward and Mary DID NOT HAVE A SON JOHN or, as some also say, a daughter Mary Jane. In spite of this, some (presumably not interested in genealogy based on hard evidence) still insist on recording the myth/fantasy.

Edward and Mary had ONLY TWO SONS, Henry and Thomas, both of whom became Jesuit Priests. They also had five daughters: Isabel, Joan, Frances, Grace and Anne. Of these Joan, Grace and Anne became Benedictine Nuns.

My information is based on the family pedigree, on family papers, on a sworn statement about his family by Thomas More (son of Edward and Mary) when he entered the English College, Rome, on the history of the Jesuits, on records of the English Benedictine Nuns in Flanders, and on Court records of Recusancy in Essex. I have copies of these.

It seems certain that the John Moore mentioned by most people emigrated, age 36, from England to Virginia in 1620, in the ship 'Bona Nova', followed in 1622 by his wife Elizabeth in the 'Abigail'. Elizabeth's second name is usually given as 'Merritt' - and various guesses are also made about her origins! The ships musters make no reference to any children travelling with either of them - so presumably they were childless, or they left their children (for which there is no documentary evidence)in England.
Because John Moore's age is given in the ship's muster as 36, people have assumed he was born in 1584 - though some, who obviously haven't noticed this say he was born in 1576.

John and Elizabeth Moore settled in Elizabeth City County, Viginia, where he patented land at the head of the Little Poquoson Creek in 1535.

Eminent Americal genealogists researched all this in the 1890s and first decade of the 1900s - published in the William and Mary Quarterly and other papers.
They did not succeed in establishing John Moore's ancestry. They showed that he was sometimes confused - and still is - with a Captain John Moore (of unknown birthplace and ancestry) who arrived in Virginia around the same time, but who settled in Isle of Wight where he eventually became a Burgess.

The American genealogists established that John Moore and Elizabeth (second name said to be "Merritt") had only ONE son, Augustine. This Augustine married and had two children: Augustine II and John (who died childless in 1715-16).
Augustine II (grandson of John the immigrant) married Mary Woolley and had a number of children (including an Augustine who died unmarried in 1637).

I hope that some people will find this information useful.
Martin Wood

Marriage of Loyed Merritt to Miss Alice Coffy Grady County, Oklahoma

maryachtrh — 1 Nov 2007 12:16:01 GMT

Appears in "The Landmark" 9 May 1914, Rush Springs, Grady County, Oklahoma

Married on last Sunday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of the Justice of the Peace at Acme Loyed Merritt to Miss Alice Coffy, both of Cross township, Grady County.

William Merritt 1863

cherfindahl — 11 Oct 2007 12:21:31 GMT

I have been trying to find candidates for my great grandfather's biological father. All I know is that his name was William Merritt and he was born in Iowa.

My great grandfather, Edward Merritt, was born illegitimate about 1884 in Howard County, IA to Sarah Riehl.

I have found one possible fit from the 1900 census

1900 United States Federal Census
about William Merritt

Name: William Merritt
Home in 1900: Saratoga, Howard, Iowa
Age: 37
Estimated birth year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Iowa
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's name: George
Mother's name: Nancy
Race: White
Occupation: View image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
George Merritt 72
Nancy Merritt 71
William Merritt 37
Archer Merritt 29
Julia Nelson 22

Wonder if anyone has any more information on this Merritt family so that I could possibly make a connection to my own Merritt line. I would like to be able to decide if this might be "my man" or if it is not possible or likely.

Thanks.
Carrie Herfindahl

Thomas Merritt''s from SC

Kathleen Wrinkle — 5 Oct 2002 5:02:57 GMT

Looking for information on the Thomas Merritt family from York County, SC. Thomas was married to Rebecca. They had 4 children: Margaret Lucinda, Mary S.,
Hannah J. and Charles E. Margaret was my great-grandmdother and died in 1890. Looking for and information about the family.

Newspaper article

v_hiesel — 11 Jun 2005 2:22:21 GMT

Hello everyone,
I am trying to find out how I can obtain an old newspaper article from the now called the Poughkeepsie Journal. My father and his brothers apparently had their picture taken. My Granparents names were Fred and Edith Merritt. They had 9 boys"enough for a baseball team". I have tried to find this article. I have tried the Adriannce Library. I live in Columbia County and I work so I have absolutely no way there to get the article myself. I wouldn't be able to make it to the library before it closed. Can anyone please offer any suggestions. This is a treasure to me as I never got the chance to know let alone see my Uncles.
Sincerely,
Ginny Merritt Hiesel

Belmont County, Ohio Merritts

mlscpa_1 — 18 Sep 2007 1:07:33 GMT

Does anyone have a Merritt who went to Belmont County very early 1800's and was a surveyor? Have found some information that "my" Daniel Merritt had a brother who was a surveyor who platted Daniel's 640 acres of land from the government. I still don't know in what state Daniel Merritt was born, but think he was in Washington County, PA in the 1800 census. Next door was a Matthew Merritt, but I don't know if there was a family relationship there or not. Any help greatly appreciated!

Mary Lou Swank

James W. MERRITT

Mary Alice Dickenson — 4 Oct 2002 6:48:42 GMT

Searching for further info on my great grandfather James W. Merritt, born in DeKalb Co., IL Sept 26, 1847. Disappeared after the 1880 census. Don't know what happened to him. Married Almeda Ames Jan 1, 1868 in DeKalb Co., IL. Am hoping to prove he was the son of William J. Merritt of NY.

Daniel Merritt of Belmont, Matthew Merritt of Knox Connection

mlscpa_1 — 5 Oct 2007 12:25:02 GMT

These two appear next door to each other in the 1800 census of Washington County, PA, and shortly thereafter, they have both moved on to Ohio. Those of us researching either of them thought there might be a connection.

Now there seems to be a second location in PA where both lived. After finding a bio on a descendant of Daniel Merritt from a book on the Centennial History of Belmont County that stated Daniel was born in 1750 (agrees to 1830 census) and had been in the Revolutionary War, I tried to find some record. Today a spelling variation paid off, and I found Daniel Marrit served in the 7th battalion in/from Cumberland County under Capt. John Bochanon(sic). This was found at PA Archives, www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us. Found at ancestry in the History of Perry County, PA is Daniel Marrit in the 7th company under Capt. John Buchanan. Also found at ancestry in AGBI is the following:

Name: Daniel Marrit
Birth Date: 1750
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Volume: 110
Page Number: 166
Reference: Ten "Series" of "Pennsylvnia Archives" have been so far published in from 5 to 31v. Ea. Philadelphia and Harrisburg. 1852- ( We have indexed Series 2, v.2 and v.8 ( early Pa. marriage recds.) And all the v. of SeriesV. Which contain nearly complete Pa. Rev. War recds.)Ser.5:6:460

Now it's Matthew's turn, but please remember that Daniel served from Cumberland County, PA and from the portion that became Perry County, PA. This is what I found for Matthew:

MARRIAGES BY REV. JOHN LINN, CENTRE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1778-1793
SHERMANS VALLEY, PERRY (then Cumberland) COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
United congregations consisting of Centre & Upper (Blain).
The Perry Historians

Unless otherwise stated names given are usually part of the Centre Presbyterian
Church Congregation.

1778
29 Jul, James Ardery and Catherine Adams d/o Robert both of Upper Sherman
4 Aug, John Davidson and Agnes Robertson of Upper Sherman
11 Aug, John Thomas MacKentire and Margaret Macabe
17 Sep, William Shields of Upper Sherman and Florence Morrow, Upper Sherman
30 Sep, Matthew Marritt of Lower Sherman and Sarah Jameson, Lower Sherman

The only other Merritt of any spelling in that listing of marriages is as follows:

1781
4 Jan, Matthew McClaran and Mary Kincand
1 Feb, John Berry and Elizabeth Merrit

If Daniel and Matthew were not brothers, they were almost certainly related, with evidence showing them in the same physical location in two different areas. The bad news is that I was unable to find anything more with the additional Cumberland/Perry County location, BUT we all have access to different things and we all research in different ways. How about working together to see if any of us can further this? Does anyone know if Matthew was a surveyor or know of any Merritt who was a surveyor who was in Ohio in the early 1800's? The Belmont County bio said that Daniel's brother (unnamed) surveyed his land for him.

Mary Lou

MERRITT GRAVES

JMM220 — 4 Oct 2007 10:39:04 GMT

I recently discovered a church graveyard full of Merritts outside Winston Salem NC. The church is the Redbank Missionary Baptist Church founded 1860. I was told that the Merritss in that area helped found the church. I have pictures of all the tombstones there if anyone's search has led them near there.

Merritts in Iowa

BarbDerendal — 26 Sep 2002 7:32:54 GMT

Hi my G grandmother is Emily Merritt and she married Griffith Bennor. Her father was William Harrison Merritt. Would loved any info that someone would like to share I'm at dead end.
Thanks

Merritt in northwest florida around Chipley & Graceville Florida

luvtats — 6 Sep 2007 2:42:43 GMT

Looking for any info on Samuel Jacob Merritt married Katie Elizabeth Spence...Lived in Chipley Florida area...He had a 1/2 brother named Ripley merritt...Also looking for willie merritt...they are all related...As far as I know the kids were 1.anna marie--died at 2 or 3 years old 2.charley l. 3.lora still living....not sure if willie was a son or a brother to samuel...

looking for family of charley & gladys merritt in Florida

luvtats — 2 Sep 2007 3:09:44 GMT

Im trying to find any family members that are related to a Charley L. Merritt b.May 16, 1912 passed away April 26,1989..His wife was Gladys V.(do not know maiden name)she passed away in Jan.25,1973 ..they had 6 children :Wayne,LeeRoy,Ralph,David,Janice,Ronnie...They lived in Florida around Quincy,Hosford,Telogia area in Florida...Doing research for my mother n law...I was told charley also lived in and maybe as a child also lived in Chipley, Florida...Any info would greatly be appreciated on brothers and sisters they had...

Holloway Merritt married Martha Hall.

GodfreyDonald — 25 Aug 2007 12:17:19 GMT

I'm looking for any information on this family.
Holloway and Martha were married 27 Jan 1820 probably in Dickson Co, TN.
Holloway was born about 1796 in SC and Martha was born 21 Mar 1801 in Dickson Co, TN.
They were in the 1850 and later Lawrence Co, AR census.
I would appreciate any help.
Thanks, Don

William Bryant Merritt, born 1842

mhmerritt — 18 Aug 2007 4:31:55 GMT

Am looking for information, obituary or burial place for one William Bryant Merritt, born 1842 in SC, married in 1864 Mobile, Al to Sophie Merriweather, died around 1872

Merritt/S.C./Alabama/Florida

DanielWard850 — 5 Oct 2002 4:43:09 GMT

Looking for ancestors or descendents of following: Benjamin Merritt b. 1794 in SC and died 3-17-1877 in northwest Florida. Married Susan Coleman b. 1829 in Alabama and died 6-27-1900 in northwest Florida. Children Georgia Ann, James R., Catherine, and Daniel Marion.

Researching Merritt ancestry

Kathy Merritt — 27 Sep 2002 4:22:42 GMT

My name is Kathy Merritt, I am married to Darrell Lee Merritt. We live near Houston, Texas. We were married in 1986 in Metropolis, Illinois. Darrell was born November of 1964 in San Antonio, Texas where his father was stationed in the United States Air Force. His father is Ronald Burl Merritt. His mother is Karen Rose Merritt. They were divorced after seven years of marriage. Ronald is the child of Chris and ?. Karen was the child of Vera and John Rose. Both Ron and Karen were born and raised in Houston, Texas as far as I have been able to find. I am looking for any information that anyone may have regarding this family. If anyone knows an easier way, please e-mail me back and Thank you for any help.

Norman Whatts Merritt

rootswebvolunteer — 2 Aug 2007 9:11:33 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR ANYTHING ON NORMAN WHATTS MERRITT WHO MARRIED MAGALINE NEWTON IN THE 1940'S. THEY HAD ONE SON, MY GRANDPA IN 1950

Merritts from Sussex UK

merrilyn21 — 29 Jul 2007 1:16:11 GMT

I am just starting on my journey to find my family history and was wondering if anyone had come across any of my family in their research

The following is from the UK 1901 census

Thomas Merritt age 46 Agricultural Labourer born Sussex Wiston

Mary Merritt age 41 born Sussex Washington

George age 19 Agricultural Labourer born Sussex Ashington

Jesse age 17 Agricultural Labourer born Sussex Ashington

Frank age 13 Agricultural Labourer born Sussex Ashington

Alfred age 11 born Sussex Ashington

Ernest age 3 born Sussex Wiston

I am planing on visiting the UK in a couple of years and would really love to find any living relatives. Does anyone think this is a possibility? I would appreciate any advise anyone can give me.

Edward Jefferson (Edd) Merritt, TX cc. 1900

lilfishjean1 — 22 Jul 2007 11:20:55 GMT

I am looking for descendants of the above (bn. 15 Aug 1882 in TX) by his first wife, Minnie E. ("Catherine") Daniels (bn. 03 Jan 1894 TX).

I found an IGI Individual record for both on familysearch.org listing Edd's parents as James Wesley & Susan (Cartwright) Merritt.

Minnie (aka, "Catherine") was sister to my paternal grandmother, Carrie Leona Daniels of TX. Their father was Peter Lawson Daniels of AL (conflicting info says TX) and Martha Eliza "Catherine" Rog(g)ers Daniels.

Thanks & happy ancestor hunting!

jean-carrie in CA

Descendents of Thomas & John Merritt of Rye/Westchester

cjrenzop — 19 Jul 2007 4:49:00 GMT

I am looking for male descendents of Thomas Merritt, Sr. or John Merritt, Sr. of Westchester County needed for a Y-DNA surname project. Results to confirm theories about the relationship between these two men, as well as their relationship to other Merritt branches. Information available at Merritt DNA Project [http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/m/merritt/]. Contact Chris Renz, cjrenzop@yahoo.com for more information.

Matilda Jane Merrit

ladyredbird64 — 18 Jul 2007 12:20:26 GMT

Looking for Matilda Jane Merritt b. 1837 N.C. Not sure if Merritt is maiden name or from a 1st marriage. In 1865 she was married in Dubois Co IN to Sebron Bolin. 1870 Census lists 2 children born before marriage. Alexander and James. I haved been to Dubois county with no luck. Looking for parents or a first husband. Have not been able to find her in the 1860 census in Indiana. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Merritt/Marriott DNA Project

outlndr — 21 Apr 2007 6:51:57 GMT

We at the Marriott/Merritt DNA Project want to identify all of our major North American families by DNA and immigrant. This will set the stage for identifying and connecting to the ancient families. To do this, we need further participation from all lines.

Currently in the project, we have:
North Carolina Merritts: well covered (at least four major haplogroups)
Thomas Merritt of Rye NY family: awaiting results
Virginia Colonials: Essex and Surry County Merritts (two haplogroups)

Notably missing are descendants of the following families:
Henry Merritt of Scituate
Kent and Cecil Co MD Merritts
Virginia: Major William Marriott’s descendants
Canadian Merritts

It grows clear that our ancient families are NOT all related by DNA. These findings will significantly impact follow on research. JOIN us and help identify these ancestors!

Thanks to the Thomas of Rye Merritts for this focus!

MERRITT DNA IN THE NEWS

Merritt/Marriott, E3b Haplogroup – updated results show that our Most Recent Common Ancestor was probably living closer to 1500 in Long Clawson, Leicestershire England, rather than 1600s Virginia where we were looking. Findings from the I1c Haplogroup have also eliminated some early Merritts as relations to us, thus simplifying our effort.

Merritt/Marriott, I1c Haplogroup – newly examined DNA results shed light on this ancient family of Marriotts, which may originate out of Northampton shire England. One of the surprises of these findings is that Edward Merritt of Essex VA/Stokes NC belongs to this Haplogroup, and not to the E3b family that he lived near in Virginia.

Please contact me, or JOIN us!
Mike Merritt - outlndr@msn.com (E3b Merritt)
Project Home Page: http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/m/merritt/

Claudia (Merritt) Sayre

noeldietrich — 9 Jul 2007 8:41:37 GMT

Forace, Horace, Merritt (sp?), and Enola are children of Claudia Merritt who married an unknown Sayre. I am looking for ANY information about these ancestors of mine... Basically, all I have are the names here. Thanks!

Merritt - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Margarett Merritt

The Merritt''s of New Jersey

William B.'s parents

JONES Nolie MERRITT and Louretta

MERRITT Mary A and Howard E

Marilyn Jean Ulrich Merritt, 84,daughter of, Linus and Irene Olson Ulrich.

Anna (Merritt?) Golding, w/o John; NY to NB 1783

Looking for descendants

Gertrude Merritt

MERRITT Charles Rhea 1944-2000

MERRITT Clarence E Bud and Rita M

Othaniel Merritt

Merritt/Merrit

Ruth M. Cooney Merritt, age 87, born, Erie.pa," daughter of ,Charles and Rose Straub Cooney.

Cecil Merritt marr Annie Calderwood in 1918, N.Z.

Merritt in Ohio

Merrit of Snow Hill, 1880

LARSEN Pamela Merritt 1946-1987

William Merritt of Warren County, NJ

North Carolina Merritts

Merritt sisters sarah/matilda of michigan

Valentine Merritt Va. & WV

Floyd Merritt, Jr

Donald J. Merritt, Sr., 54, son of Donald M. and Helen (Zipperi) Merritt, *Served 82nd Airborne. US Army Vietnam Conflict.*

GABRIEL MERRITT

Mary Polly Merritt married James Bradley Cope abt 1809

John Merritt, MA & RI; died Providence 1770

Merritt photos-stories-

carla meritt, merritt

Robert Merritt - Brompton 1861 (son of James)

James S. Merritt - killed in aircraft accident in HI in 1944

Jacob & Sybil Merritt

Obit: Berneice Lane - daughter of George McConnaughhay and Lizzie Merritt McConnaughhay

Merritts-Ak/MI

Merritts of Minnesota

Seven Iron Men

Merritt

Looking for information Donald E Merrittf

walter merritt

James "Jack" Merritt of Little Rock, Ark.

Matthew Merritt d. 1829 OH

Nathaniel MERRITT (b. 1814), son of Humphrey MERRITT & Mary PURDY

Sampson county NC Merritts

Robert Merritt

Merritt Roswell

Harry C. Merritt, Worc, MA

John Merritt Married a Virginia Cathrine Dudding

Leonard and Vanessa Merritt of North Charleston S.C.

Thomas Merritt

Annual Merritt Reunion in NC

Death of Ms. Kathleen Patricia Merritt in China

Peter David Merritt

John Merritt born 1814 in Virginia, maybe Augusta County.

John Merritt born 1814 in Virginia, maybe Augusta County.

Merritt in Arkansas

John Merritt of Augusta co Va

Searching for parents of Charles "Charley" Merritt

Merritt's in Christine Cemetery, Richland Cty, ND

Merritt, Hazelton hezakia or Robert Hazelton Merritt

Merritt of Scotland Neck North Carolina

George Leonard Merritt, Stamford CT

Arza & Verna Merritt of Chilliwack, BC, Canada

Bobby Ray Merritt obit. NC

William Charles Merritt B1850

Merritt family in WV

Looking for living relatives of Samuel Jacob Merritt and Lizzie Spence Merritt Taylor

Helena ( Lena ) Merritt

MERRITTS OF NC/SC

Searching for relatives of Samuel J. Merritt from Graceville,Florida area

Merritt SC to GA to TX

Eli Merritt of MS and AR

Merritt - Texas

? Merritt of Spotsylvania Co Va

Merritts to Mn--1850's---from Maine..

roberta jean merritt

Warren Merritt

Merritts of Sampson and Duplin Counties, NC

Elizabeth Merritt and John Moore of Elizabeth City

Marriage of Loyed Merritt to Miss Alice Coffy Grady County, Oklahoma

Donald J. Merritt, Sr., 54, son of Donald M. and Helen (Zipperi) Merritt, Served 82nd Airborne. US Army Vietnam Conflict.