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Albert Garfield Mercer 1881–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Aug 1881

Birth Location: Colquitt Cou, Georgia

Death Date: 29 Sep 1953

Death Location: Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Solomon Mercer

Mother: Emma Pyles

Spouse(s): Rosa Hart, Carrie Merser

Children(s): Josephine Mercer, Lila Mercer, Pearl Mercer, Frank Mercer, James Jr., Arda Mercer, Herbert Mercer, Betty Mercer, Irene Young, Nadine Mercer, Velva Mercer, Walter Mercer, Artie Mercer, Artie Mercer

The story of Albert Garfield Mercer began in 1881 in Colquitt Cou, Georgia. In 1900, Albert Garfield Mercer resided in Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyvill. In 1910, Albert Garfield Mercer resided in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia. Albert Garfield Mercer married Carrie Merser, Rosa Hart, and had children including Arda Mercer, Artie Mercer, Betty Jane Mercer, Frank Mercer, Herbert L Mercer, Irene Young, James Albert Mercer Jr, Josephine Mercer, Lila Mercer, Nadine Mercer, Pearl Dovey Mercer, Velva Mercer, Walter Marvin Mercer. Albert Garfield Mercer passed away in 1953 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Albert Garfield Mercer began in 1881 in Colquitt Cou, Georgia.
  • In 1900, Albert Garfield Mercer resided in Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyvill.
  • In 1910, Albert Garfield Mercer resided in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia.
  • Albert Garfield Mercer married Carrie Merser, Rosa Hart, and had children including Arda Mercer, Artie Mercer, Betty Jane Mercer, Frank Mercer, Herbert L Mercer, Irene Young, James Albert Mercer Jr, Josephine Mercer, Lila Mercer, Nadine Mercer, Pearl Dovey Mercer, Velva Mercer, Walter Marvin Mercer.
  • Albert Garfield Mercer passed away in 1953 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Mercer
1815–1889
Birth Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
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Emma Pyles
1846–1930
Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rosa Hart
1881–1915
Birth Location: Georgia
RH
Carrie Merser
1896–1942
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

Josephine Mercer
1913–
Birth Location: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
JM
Lila Mercer
1901–1988
Birth Location: Georgia
LM
Pearl Mercer
1903–1989
Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
PM
Frank Mercer
1906–
Birth Location: Georgia
FM
James Jr.
1907–
Birth Location: Colquitt, USA
JJ
Arda Mercer
1909–1921
Birth Location: Georgia
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Herbert Mercer
1911–1985
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Betty Mercer
1933–1980
Birth Location: Georgia
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Irene Young
1919–1992
Birth Location: Georgia
IY
Nadine Mercer
1930–1991
Birth Location: Georgia
NM
Velva Mercer
1925–
Birth Location: Georgia
VM
Walter Mercer
1927–1992
Birth Location: Georgia
WM
Artie Mercer
1909–1921
Birth Location: Georgia
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Artie Mercer
1910–1921
Birth Location: Georgia
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Albert Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Albert Mercer
1881–1953
Birth Place: Colquitt Cou, Georgia
Parents
Solomon (Saul) Colon Mercer
1815–1889
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Emma (Elizabeth) Pyles
1846–1930
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Colen Mercer
1785–1850
Bladen/Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Phereby Musselwhite
1784–1860
Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Green (Berry) Pyles
1822–1863
Basheba Robinson
1821–1904
Burke, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Mercer
1748–1801
Nancy
1755–1805
Milbea Musselwhite
1750–1835
Deborah Drury
1766–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Mercer
1715–1789
Sarah Baxley
1720–1802
Thomas Musselwhite
1725–1811
Mary Powers
1725–1811

Albert Mercer's Descendants

1.
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Albert (Garfield) Mercer (4 Aug 1881–29 Sep 1953) m. Rosa Hart (1881–1915) m. Carrie Merser (abt 1896–29 Aug 1942)
  1. 1. Josephine Mercer 1913– m. John (Harmon) Motley 1908–1970
    1. 1. Mildred (Ann) Motley 1931–1931
    2. 2. Annette (M) Motley 1935–2022 m. Henry (“Hank” Garner) Jr –2017 m. Fred (Emerson) Hobgood 1930–
  2. 2. Lila Mercer 1901–1988
  3. 3. Pearl (Dovey) Mercer 1903–1989 m. John Ledford 1901–1974
    1. 1. Raymond (Joseph) Ledford 1926–2015
    2. 2. Thomas (J) Ledford 1922–
  4. 4. Frank Mercer 1906–
  5. 5. James (Albert Mercer) Jr. 1907–
  6. 6. Arda Mercer 1909–1921
  7. 7. Herbert (L.) Mercer 1911–1985
  8. 8. Betty (Jane) Mercer 1933–1980
  9. 9. Irene Young 1919–1992
  10. 10. Nadine Mercer 1930–1991 m. Harry (K) Parker 1923–
  11. 11. Velva Mercer 1925– m. Paul (Pickett) Jr 1924–1988
  12. 12. Walter (Marvin) Mercer 1927–1992 m. Ingegard (Annemarie) Mercer 1926–
  13. 13. Artie Mercer 1909–1921
  14. 14. Artie Mercer 1910–1921

Albert Mercer's Timeline

8 Records

1881
4 Aug 1881
Birth of Albert Garfield Mercer in Colquitt Cou, Georgia
Colquitt Cou, Georgia
1900
1900
Age 19
Albert Garfield Mercer resided here in Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
1910
1910
Age 29
Albert Garfield Mercer resided here in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
1920
1920
Age 39
Albert Garfield Mercer resided here in Militia District 1680, Baker, Georgia, USA
Militia District 1680, Baker, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Albert Garfield Mercer resided here in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 54
Albert Garfield Mercer resided here in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
Albert Garfield Mercer resided here in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1953
29 Sep 1953
Age 72
Death of Albert Garfield Mercer in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1881
    Event Place: Colquitt Cou, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T627_660; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 35-8
    [2] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate Number: 20379
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Militia District 1680, Baker, Georgia; Roll: T625_233; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 525
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 348; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 792.0; FHL microfilm: 2340083.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Colquitt; Roll: 1557018
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T623_189; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 25; FHL microfilm: 1240189.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T624_179; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374192
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T623_189; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 25; FHL microfilm: 1240189.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T624_179; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374192

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Militia District 1680, Baker, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Militia District 1680, Baker, Georgia; Roll: T625_233; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 525

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 348; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 792.0; FHL microfilm: 2340083.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T627_660; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 35-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T627_660; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 35-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Colquitt
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate Number: 20379

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Colquitt; Roll: 1557018

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Georgia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1953
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate Number: 20379
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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