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Abner Merrill 1778–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1778

Birth Location: Hopewell, Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 1858

Death Location: Carrollton, Carroll, Mississippi, USA

Father: Andrew Merrill

Mother: Rachel Wiseman

Spouse(s): Ritter Jones

Children(s): Pleasant Merrill, James Merrill, Emily Merrill, Betsy Merrill, Patsy Merrill, Mary Merrill, Thomas Merrill

In 1778, Abner Merrill entered the world in Hopewell, Burlington, New Jersey, USA, born to Andrew Merrill And Rachel Wiseman. In 1810, Abner Merrill resided in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. In 1840, Abner Merrill resided in Piscataquis, Maine, USA. Abner Merrill married Abner Merell, Ritter Jones, and had children including Betsy Merrill, Emily Merrill, James Merrill, Mary Merrill, Patsy Merrill, Pleasant Merrill, Thomas Merrill. Abner Merrill passed away in 1858 in Carrollton, Carroll, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1778, Abner Merrill entered the world in Hopewell, Burlington, New Jersey, USA, born to Andrew Merrill And Rachel Wiseman.
  • In 1810, Abner Merrill resided in Rowan, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1840, Abner Merrill resided in Piscataquis, Maine, USA.
  • Abner Merrill married Abner Merell, Ritter Jones, and had children including Betsy Merrill, Emily Merrill, James Merrill, Mary Merrill, Patsy Merrill, Pleasant Merrill, Thomas Merrill.
  • Abner Merrill passed away in 1858 in Carrollton, Carroll, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abner Merrill's Ancestors

Self
Abner Merrill
1778–1858
Birth Place: Hopewell, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Andrew Merrill
1757–1835
Jersey Settlement, Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
Rachel Wiseman
1758–1790
, , Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Merrill
1731–1771
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Jemima Smith
1735–1801
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Isaac Wiseman
1700–1779
Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Marshall
1721–1791
Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Merrill
1700–1739
Penelope Stout
1700–1776
Andrew Smith
1709–1794
Anna Mershon
1709–1785
Thomas Wiseman
1672–1716
Elizabeth Qadling
1672–1755
John Marshall
1694–1752
Elizabeth Markham
1689–1734
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Merrill
1675–1724
Grace Stout
1661–1730
James Stout
1648–1714
Elizabeth Truax
1675–1718
THOMAS WISEMAN
1650–1670
MARY MURTON
1650–1670
Simonus Quadling
1649–
Maria
1653–
Thomas Marshall
1655–1704
Martha Sherwood
1661–1748
John Markham
1645–1689
Catherine
1682–1779

Abner Merrill's Descendants

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Abner Merrill (1778–1858) m. Ritter Jones (1778–aft 1850)
  1. 1. Pleasant Merrill 1807–1896
  2. 2. James Merrill 1803–1839
  3. 3. Emily Merrill 1813–
  4. 4. Betsy Merrill 1815–
  5. 5. Patsy Merrill 1817–
  6. 6. Mary Merrill 1815–
  7. 7. Thomas Merrill 1810–1861 m. Mary Massey 1826–1885
    1. 1. Walter (Scott) Merrill 1854–1917 m. Margaret Ruby 1868–1941
      1. 1. Rosamond Dossett 1900–1987 m. Floyd Dossett 1894–1966
        1. 1. Stella (M) Dossett 1919–2010 m. Harold Neal 1918–2003

Abner Merrill's Timeline

5 Records

1778
1778
Birth of Abner Merrill in Hopewell, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Hopewell, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
1810
1810
Age 32
Abner Merrill resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 62
Abner Merrill resided here in Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1850
1850
Age 72
Abner Merrill resided here in Southern Division, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
Southern Division, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
1858
1858
Age 80
Death of Abner Merrill in Carrollton, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
Carrollton, Carroll, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Hopewell, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 5098.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: KHW
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Carroll, Mississippi; Roll: M432_369; Page: 200A; Image: 19

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: 43; Page: 241; Image: 00076; Family History Library Film: 0337916

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: 150; Page: 26; Family History Library Film: 0009708

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Carroll, Mississippi; Roll: M432_369; Page: 200A; Image: 19

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1858
    Event Place: Carrollton, Carroll, Mississippi, USA

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