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Amos Merdith Land 1874–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1874

Birth Location: Monroe CO, Tennessee

Death Date: 11 Jul 1956

Death Location: Tidwell Cemetery - between Greenville & Wolf City, TX

Father: Tillman Land

Mother: Elizabeth Black

Spouse(s): Etta Frields

Children(s): Hulon Land, Derwood Land, Alfred Land, Gladys Land, Mary Land, Jenie Land

In 1874, Amos Merdith Land entered the world in Monroe CO, Tennessee, born to Tillman Howard Land And Elizabeth Ann Black. In 1880, Amos Merdith Land resided in Marshall, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Amos Merdith Land resided in Justice Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA. Amos Merdith Land married Etta Francis Frields, and had children including Alfred M Land, Derwood Land, Gladys Maxine Land, Hulon Francis Land, Jenie Land, Mary Lee Land. Amos Merdith Land passed away in 1956 in Tidwell Cemetery - between Greenville & Wolf City, TX.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Amos Merdith Land entered the world in Monroe CO, Tennessee, born to Tillman Howard Land And Elizabeth Ann Black.
  • In 1880, Amos Merdith Land resided in Marshall, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Amos Merdith Land resided in Justice Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA.
  • Amos Merdith Land married Etta Francis Frields, and had children including Alfred M Land, Derwood Land, Gladys Maxine Land, Hulon Francis Land, Jenie Land, Mary Lee Land.
  • Amos Merdith Land passed away in 1956 in Tidwell Cemetery - between Greenville & Wolf City, TX.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Amos Land's Ancestors

Self
Amos Land
1874–1956
Birth Place: Monroe CO, Tennessee
Parents
Tillman Howard Land
1841–1925
Madisonville, Monroe CO, Tennessee
Elizabeth (Ann) Black
1846–1881
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
James (Noah) Land
1793–1893
Beaver Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Nancy Allison
1803–1857
Granville County, North Carolina
Joseph (Allison) Black
1812–1899
Mecklenburg, NC
Margaret (B. "Peggy") Walker
1814–1885
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr.
1766–1795
Nancy McGee
1767–1850
James Alison
1773–1850
William Black
1769–1812
Elizabeth Forsyth
1778–
Elizabeth
1778–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1734–1798
Anna Sumter
1737–1789
David Mcgee
1739–1815
Jane Amelia
1740–1790
William Black
1740–1796
Rebekah Wallace
1743–1810

Amos Land's Descendants

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Amos (Merdith) Land (17 Sep 1874–11 Jul 1956) m. Etta (Francis) Frields (17 Sep 1878–11 October 1988)
  1. 1. Hulon (Francis) Land 1914–1981 m. Ola (Mae) Wilemon 1914–
  2. 2. Derwood Land 1918–
  3. 3. Alfred (M.) Land 1922–
  4. 4. Gladys (Maxine) Land 1928–2009 m. Willis Elms
  5. 5. Mary (Lee) Land 1915–
  6. 6. Jenie Land 1898–

Amos Land's Timeline

8 Records

1874
17 Sep 1874
Birth of Amos Merdith Land in Monroe CO, Tennessee
Monroe CO, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 6
Amos Merdith Land resided here in Marshall, Alabama, USA
Marshall, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Amos Merdith Land resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Amos Merdith Land resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Collin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Collin, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Amos Merdith Land resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Amos Merdith Land resided here in Greenville, Hunts, Texas
Greenville, Hunts, Texas
1940
1940
Age 66
Amos Merdith Land resided here in J P 2, Dallas, Texas, USA
J P 2, Dallas, Texas, USA
1956
11 Jul 1956
Age 82
Death of Amos Merdith Land in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America
Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1874
    Event Place: Monroe CO, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04016; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 57-15
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: T625_1854; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 131
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Van Zandt; Roll: 1983769
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshall, Alabama; Roll: 24; Family History Film: 1254024; Page: 204A; Enumeration District: 254
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Collin, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375553
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marshall, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshall, Alabama; Roll: 24; Family History Film: 1254024; Page: 204A; Enumeration District: 254

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: 1651; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241651

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Collin, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375553

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: T625_1854; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Greenville, Hunts, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04016; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 57-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 2, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04016; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 57-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Peniel, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Van Zandt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Van Zandt; Roll: 1983769

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1956
    Event Place: Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tidwell Cemetery - between Greenville & Wolf City, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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