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Claude Ozias Merritt 1911–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jul 1911

Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 Apr 1976

Death Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Father: Cleveland Merritt

Mother: Lucy Fines

Spouse(s): Frances Thompson

Children(s):

The story of Claude Ozias Merritt began in 1911 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. In 1916, Claude Ozias Merritt resided in Richmond, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Claude Ozias Merritt resided in Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond, Virginia, USA. Claude Ozias Merritt married Frances Cecelia Thompson, and had children including Claude Ozias Merritt Junior, Michael Lee Merritt. Claude Ozias Merritt passed away in 1976 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Claude Ozias Merritt began in 1911 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1916, Claude Ozias Merritt resided in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Claude Ozias Merritt resided in Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
  • Claude Ozias Merritt married Frances Cecelia Thompson, and had children including Claude Ozias Merritt Junior, Michael Lee Merritt.
  • Claude Ozias Merritt passed away in 1976 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Claude Merritt's Ancestors

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Claude Merritt
1911–1976
Birth Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Parents
Cleveland Littlepage Merritt
1884–1959
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Lucy (Rebecca) Fines
1889–1954
Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Daniel (L.) Fines
1835–1888
Virginia, USA
Christina (Alice) Covington
1850–1915
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Covington
1828–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Covington
1778–1850
Mary Self
1805–1880

Claude Merritt's Timeline

7 Records

1911
25 Jul 1911
Birth of Claude Ozias Merritt in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1916
1916
Age 5
Claude Ozias Merritt resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Claude Ozias Merritt resided here in Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Claude Ozias Merritt resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 29
Claude Ozias Merritt resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Claude Ozias Merritt resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1976
21 Apr 1976
Age 65
Death of Claude Ozias Merritt
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1911
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For District of Columbia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 157
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] District of Columbia, Marriage Records
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Evening Star; Publication Date: 24 Mar 1942; Publication Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; ,0.0
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 5909; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 1-361

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For District of Columbia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 157

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 5909; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 1-361

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1976
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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