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Betty Lou Merritt 1930–1995

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Betty Merritt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 DEC 1930 · Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA
Died 28 DEC 1995 · Yellowstone Co., Montana, USA
Father Harry Glenn Merritt
Mother Caroline E Carrie Rentschler
Siblings Doris Merritt, Fern Gladys Merritt, Fern Irene Merritt, Lula Berniece Merritt, Robert Lee Bobby Merritt, William Howard Merritt

Researchers connected through Betty Merritt 1930–1995

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1930, Betty Lou Merritt entered the world in Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA, born to harry glenn merritt and caroline e carrie rentschler. In 1935, Betty Lou Merritt resided in Livingston, Park, Montana. In 1940, Betty Lou Merritt resided in Livingston, Park, Montana, USA. Betty Lou Merritt passed away in 1995 in Yellowstone Co., Montana, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

Life Timeline

1930
Birth of Betty Lou Merritt in Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA
Birth
1935
Betty Lou Merritt resided here in Livingston, Park, Montana
Residence
1940
Betty Lou Merritt resided here in Livingston, Park, Montana, USA
Residence
1995
Death of Betty Lou Merritt in Yellowstone Co., Montana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Betty Merritt

This ancestor line traces from Drayton Beauchamp, Buckinghamshire, England (1362) to Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA (1930) across 18 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Betty Merritt (1930–1995) was born in Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA and died in Yellowstone Co., Montana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Betty in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Betty Merritt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Betty Lou Merritt PTP
1930–1995
Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Betty Merritt's Descendants

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Betty Lou Merritt PTP 1930–1995