Merton Gish (1895–1977) was born in Parker, Morrison, Minnesota and died in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Merton Gish 1895–1977

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Born 09 Aug 1895 · Parker, Morrison, Minnesota

Died 07 Dec 1977 · Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA

Father George W Gish

Mother Minnie J Gish

Spouse Frieda Millicent Stuck

Children Henry Charles Knight

Siblings Alma Johnson, Arthur Lawrence Gish, Bernice Houchins, Bethel Jensen, Edith Illgen, Eva Gish, John William Gish, Leon Gish, Roy Gish, Verne Gish

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War I Draft … Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records U.S., Find a Grave Index Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses International, Find A Grave Index … U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 U.S., Social Security Death Index, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

George W Gish

Minnie J Gish

Spouse(s)

Frieda Millicent Stuck

Julia Bertha Larson

Children

Henry Charles Knight

Biography

In 1895, Merton Gish entered the world in Parker, Morrison, Minnesota, born to george w gish and minnie j gish. In 1895, Merton Gish resided in Parker, Morrison, Minnesota, USA. In 1900, Merton Gish resided in Parker, Morrison, Minnesota, USA. Merton Gish married frieda millicent stuck, julia bertha larson, and had children including henry charles knight. Merton Gish passed away in 1977 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA.

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Record Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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Record Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses
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Record International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current
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Record U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
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Record U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current

Life Timeline

1895

Birth of Merton Gish in Parker, Morrison, Minnesota

Birth

1895

Merton Gish resided here in Parker, Morrison, Minnesota, USA

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1900

Merton Gish resided here in Parker, Morrison, Minnesota, USA

Residence

1910

Merton Gish resided here in Parker, Morrison, Minnesota, USA

Residence

1917

Merton Gish resided here in Uinta, Wyoming

Residence

1920

Merton Gish resided here in Portsmouth Marshall Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA

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1930

Merton Gish resided here in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, USA

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1935

Merton Gish resided here in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota

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1940

Merton Gish was married

Marriage

1940

Merton Gish resided here in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA

Residence

1945

Merton Gish resided here in Fargo, North Dakota, USA

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1950

Merton Gish resided here in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA

Residence

1977

Death of Merton Gish in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Merton Gish

This ancestor line traces from Faumont, Glamorganshire, Wales (1375) to Parker, Morrison, Minnesota (1895) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Merton Gish (1895–1977) was born in Parker, Morrison, Minnesota and died in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, 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 Merton 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.
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