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Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt 1930–2006

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 DEC 1930 · Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA
Died 28 DEC 2006 · Groveland CA
Father Harry Glenn Merritt
Mother Caroline E Carrie Rentschler
Siblings Betty Lou Merritt, Doris Merritt, Fern Gladys Merritt, Fern Irene Merritt, Lula Berniece Merritt, William Howard Merritt
Records
1940 United States Federal Census
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Researchers connected through Robert Merritt 1930–2006

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt began in 1930 in Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA. In 1935, Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt resided in Livingston, Park, Montana. In 1940, Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt resided in Livingston, Park, Montana, USA. Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt passed away in 2006 in Groveland CA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1930
Birth of Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt in Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA
Birth
1935
Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt resided here in Livingston, Park, Montana
Residence
1940
Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt resided here in Livingston, Park, Montana, USA
Residence
2006
Death of Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt in Groveland CA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert 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

Robert Merritt (1930–2006) was born in Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA and died in Groveland CA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.

Related Records

Harry Glenn Merritt
Father
Caroline E Carrie Rentschler
Mother

Robert Merritt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt PTP
1930–2006
Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Merritt's Descendants

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Robert Lee "Bobby" Merritt PTP 1930–2006