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Clarissa "Clary" Merritt 1772–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1772

Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Aug 1856

Death Location: Larue County, Kentucky, USA

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Spouse(s): John Cruse, John Cruse

Children(s): Prosser Cruse, Willis Cruse, Mary Cruse

The story of Clarissa "Clary" Merritt began in 1772 in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA. In 1820, Clarissa "Clary" Merritt resided in Hardin, Kentucky, United States. Clarissa "Clary" Merritt married John Cruse, and had children including Mary Cruse, Prosser Duke Cruse, Willis Cruse. Clarissa "Clary" Merritt passed away in 1856 in Larue County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Clarissa "Clary" Merritt began in 1772 in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, Clarissa "Clary" Merritt resided in Hardin, Kentucky, United States.
  • Clarissa "Clary" Merritt married John Cruse, and had children including Mary Cruse, Prosser Duke Cruse, Willis Cruse.
  • Clarissa "Clary" Merritt passed away in 1856 in Larue County, Kentucky, USA.

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Clarissa Merritt's Ancestors

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Clarissa Merritt
1772–1856
Birth Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
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Clarissa Merritt's Descendants

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Clarissa ("Clary") Merritt (1772–Aug 1856) m. John Cruse (BET 1752 AND 1781–BET 1808 AND 1866) m. John Cruse (25 October 1768–1808)
  1. 1. Prosser (Duke) Cruse 1801–1865 m. Sarah (Frances) Ferguson 1809–1878
    1. 1. Martha (J.) Cruse 1839–1904 m. William (Whitledge) Brooks 1827–1894
      1. 1. Mary Brooks 1852–
      2. 2. Burd (H) Brooks 1855–
      3. 3. James (P.) Brooks 1854–
      4. 4. Nancy (Ellen) Brooks 1858–1889
      5. 5. Manda Brooks 1860–
      6. 6. Evelyn (B.) Brooks 1862–1926
      7. 7. Jane (P.) Brooks 1864–
      8. 8. George (Chatfield) Brooks 1870–1954
      9. 9. Laura (Ann) Brooks 1870–1933 m. William (Riley "Tiger Bill") Puckett 1838–1910
        1. 1. Scottye (Puckett) Pierce 1893–
        2. 2. Catharine (C) Pucket 1893–1974
        3. 3. Clarence (C) Pucket 1895–1972
        4. 4. William (R Puckett) Jr 1897–1972
        5. 5. Nubel Puckett 1900–1940 m. Thona Ann 1902–1940
        6. 6. Temple Smith 1907–1981 m. Charles (Andrew) Smith 1902–1973
    2. 2. Elizabeth Cruse 1824–1871
    3. 3. Clarasa Cruse 1826–1844
    4. 4. David (Henry) Cruse 1832–1904
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Cruse 1834–1835
    6. 6. John (W) Cruse 1836–1918
    7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Cruse 1838–1895
    8. 8. James (Martin) Cruse 1839–1923
    9. 9. Wayne (A) Cruse 1845–1922
    10. 10. Amanda (Milvenia) Cruse 1846–1885
    11. 11. George (Chatfield) Cruse 1846–1927
    12. 12. William (Prosser) Cruse 1849–1850
    13. 13. Chad (Richard) Cruse 1851–1927
    14. 14. Thomas (M) Cruse 1857–1911
    15. 15. Martha Cruse 1823–1830
  2. 2. Willis Cruse 1803–1804
  3. 3. Mary Cruse 1805–1806

Clarissa Merritt's Timeline

3 Records

1772
1772
Birth of Clarissa "Clary" Merritt in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 48
Clarissa "Clary" Merritt resided here in Hardin, Kentucky, United States
Hardin, Kentucky, United States
1856
Aug 1856
Age 84
Death of Clarissa "Clary" Merritt in Larue County, Kentucky, USA
Larue County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1772
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hardin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: M33_23; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Larue, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1856
    Event Place: Larue County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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