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Andrew Merrill 1757–1835 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1757

Birth Location: Jersey Settlement, Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 28 May 1835

Death Location: Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Merrill

Mother: Jemima Smith

Spouse(s): Rachel Wiseman

Children(s): Abner Merrill, Elizabeth Merrill, Isaac Merrill, Jeffrey Merrill, Richard Merrill, John Merrill, Benjamin Merrill, Nancy Merrill, Andrew, Merrill

The story of Andrew Merrill began in 1757 in Jersey Settlement, Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA. In 1780, Andrew Merrill resided in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. In 1790, Andrew Merrill resided in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. Andrew Merrill married Rachel Wiseman, and had children including Abner Merrill, Andrew Jr Merrill, Benjamin Merrill, Elizabeth Merrill, Isaac Merrill, Jeffrey Merrill, John Merrill, Nancy Merrill, Richard Merrill. Andrew Merrill passed away in 1835 in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Andrew Merrill began in 1757 in Jersey Settlement, Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1780, Andrew Merrill resided in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1790, Andrew Merrill resided in Rowan, North Carolina, United States.
  • Andrew Merrill married Rachel Wiseman, and had children including Abner Merrill, Andrew Jr Merrill, Benjamin Merrill, Elizabeth Merrill, Isaac Merrill, Jeffrey Merrill, John Merrill, Nancy Merrill, Richard Merrill.
  • Andrew Merrill passed away in 1835 in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Andrew Merrill's Ancestors

Self
Andrew Merrill
1757–1835
Birth Place: Jersey Settlement, Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Merrill
1731–1771
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Jemima Smith
1735–1801
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
William Merrill
1700–1739
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Penelope Stout
1700–1776
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Andrew Smith
1709–1794
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Anna Mershon
1709–1785
Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Merrill
1675–1724
Grace Stout
1661–1730
James Stout
1648–1714
Elizabeth Truax
1675–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Merrill
1641–1727
Sarah Wells
1649–1722
Pieter Staats
1638–1706
Annetje VanDyke
1643–1743
Richard Stout
1615–1705
Penelope vonPrincis
1622–1712
Jacob DuTrieux
1645–1709
Lysbeth Post
1655–1733

Andrew Merrill's Descendants

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Andrew Merrill (8 May 1757–28 May 1835) m. Rachel Wiseman (1758–1790)
  1. 1. Abner Merrill 1778–1858 m. Ritter Jones 1778–1850
    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
  2. 2. Elizabeth Merrill 1790–1850
  3. 3. Isaac Merrill 1796–
  4. 4. Jeffrey Merrill 1798–
  5. 5. Richard Merrill 1800–
  6. 6. John Merrill 1794–
  7. 7. Benjamin Merrill 1780–1838
  8. 8. Nancy Merrill 1791–
  9. 9. Andrew, (Jr.) Merrill 1788–1882

Andrew Merrill's Timeline

6 Records

1757
8 May 1757
Birth of Andrew Merrill in Jersey Settlement, Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
Jersey Settlement, Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
1780
1780
Age 23
Andrew Merrill resided here in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 33
Andrew Merrill resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 43
Andrew Merrill resided here in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 63
Andrew Merrill resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1835
28 May 1835
Age 78
Death of Andrew Merrill in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1757
    Event Place: Jersey Settlement, Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4651.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: KHW
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Tax List - 1779 [NC State Archives]; Call Number: C.R. 085.701.5; Page Number: 62; Family Number: 23

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 338; Image: 527; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 33; Page: 410; Image: 352; Family History Library Film: 337909

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 82; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 86

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Captain Benjamin Merrill and the Merrill family of North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1835
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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