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Benjamin Franklin Mercer 1907–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 May 1907

Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 30 Jul 1946

Death Location: Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, USA

Father: Noah Mercer

Mother: Josie McKinnie

Spouse(s): Kathleen Rentz

Children(s): Franklin Mercer, Alice Mercer, Ferrell Mercer

The story of Benjamin Franklin Mercer began in 1907 in Colquitt, Georgia, United States. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Mercer resided in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia. In 1920, Benjamin Franklin Mercer resided in Hamilton, Colquitt, Georgia. Benjamin Franklin Mercer married Kathleen Roberta Rentz, and had children including Alice Christine Mercer, Caroline Mercer, Ferrell Rayburn Mercer, Franklin Eugene Mercer. Benjamin Franklin Mercer passed away in 1946 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Mercer began in 1907 in Colquitt, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Mercer resided in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Franklin Mercer resided in Hamilton, Colquitt, Georgia.
  • Benjamin Franklin Mercer married Kathleen Roberta Rentz, and had children including Alice Christine Mercer, Caroline Mercer, Ferrell Rayburn Mercer, Franklin Eugene Mercer.
  • Benjamin Franklin Mercer passed away in 1946 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Noah Mercer
1859–1917
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Josie McKinnie
1871–1954
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Kathleen Rentz
1909–2006
Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
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Children(s)

Franklin Mercer
1934–1973
Birth Location: Moultrie, Georgia
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Alice Mercer
1935–1984
Birth Location: Georgia
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Ferrell Mercer
1938–1946
Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
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Benjamin Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Mercer
1907–1946
Birth Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Parents
Noah Mercer
1859–1917
Georgia, USA
Josie McKinnie
1871–1954
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Solomon ((Saul) Colon) Mercer
1815–1889
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Martha Robinson
1819–1862
Colquitt County, Georgia, USA
David (Drew) Mckinney
1839–1903
Covington, Alabama, United States
Susan (A) Brown
1848–1910
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Colen Mercer
1785–1850
Phereby Musselwhite
1784–1860
James Robinson
1798–1850
Martha Tillman
1800–1850
Rebon McKinnie
1805–
Betsey
1810–
James Brown
1812–
Siddy J
1827–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Mercer
1748–1801
Nancy
1755–1805
Milbea Musselwhite
1750–1835
Deborah Drury
1766–1838
Charles Robinson
1758–1819
Sabray Brisbane
1765–
Jeremiah Tillman
1776–1855
Dicey Brown
1778–1855
James Brown
1763–1858
Mary Goff
1780–1858

Benjamin Mercer's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Mercer (9 May 1907–30 Jul 1946) m. Kathleen (Roberta) Rentz (18 Sep 1909–1 May 2006)
  1. 1. Franklin (Eugene) Mercer 1934–1973
  2. 2. Alice (Christine) Mercer 1935–1984
  3. 3. Ferrell (Rayburn) Mercer 1938–1946

Benjamin Mercer's Timeline

6 Records

1907
9 May 1907
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Mercer in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1910
1910
Age 3
Benjamin Franklin Mercer resided here in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
1920
1920
Age 13
Benjamin Franklin Mercer resided here in Hamilton, Colquitt, Georgia
Hamilton, Colquitt, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 23
Benjamin Franklin Mercer resided here in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin Mercer resided here in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1946
30 Jul 1946
Age 39
Death of Benjamin Franklin Mercer in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 May 1907
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 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
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T627_660; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 35-4.
    [3] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 15816.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hamilton, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T625_245; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 1090.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 348; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 682.0; FHL microfilm: 2340083.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T624_179; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0043; Image: 399; FHL microfilm: 1374192.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 7B; Enumeration District: 0043; Image: 399; FHL microfilm: 1374192.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hamilton, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hamilton, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T625_245; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 1090.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 348; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 682.0; FHL microfilm: 2340083.

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 29B; Enumeration District: 35-4.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Colquitt
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 15816.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1946
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 15816.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011
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