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Benjamin Merrell 1897–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1897

Birth Location: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1 Jan 1964

Death Location: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Merrell

Mother: Augusta Betz

Spouse(s): Emma Girton

Children(s): Bertha Merrell

The story of Benjamin Merrell began in 1897 in Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Merrell resided in Valley, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin Merrell married Emma E Girton, and had children including Bertha Merrell. Benjamin Merrell passed away in 1964 in Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Merrell began in 1897 in Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Merrell resided in Valley, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benjamin Merrell married Emma E Girton, and had children including Bertha Merrell.
  • Benjamin Merrell passed away in 1964 in Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Merrell's Ancestors

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Benjamin Merrell
1897–1964
Birth Place: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Alvin Merrell
1856–1916
Greenwood, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Augusta (W.) Betz
1859–1936
Hemlock, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Clark Merrell
1824–1908
Hemlock, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Angeline Reese
1825–1897
Millville, Greenwood Twp., Columbia Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Philip Reece
1799–1861
Elizabeth McHenry
1797–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nehemiah Reece
1771–1815
Mary Eves
1770–1858

Benjamin Merrell's Descendants

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Benjamin Merrell (12 Feb 1897–1 Jan 1964) m. Emma (E.) Girton (2 Jul 1897–Jan 1987)
  1. 1. Bertha Merrell 1920–1939

Benjamin Merrell's Timeline

3 Records

1897
12 Feb 1897
Birth of Benjamin Merrell in Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
Benjamin Merrell resided here in Valley, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
Valley, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
1964
1 Jan 1964
Age 67
Death of Benjamin Merrell in Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1897
    Event Place: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 008001-011000
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Valley, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1445; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1241445
    [3] District of Columbia, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Valley, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Valley, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1445; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1241445

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1964
    Event Place: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA

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