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Daniel MERRITT 1763–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Oct 1763

Birth Location: Delway, Sampson, NC USA

Death Date: 12 Feb 1842

Death Location: Sampson, NC USA

Father: Capt Senator

Mother: Maria SPIVEY

Spouse(s): Mary MURFREE

Children(s): Margaret MERRITT, Jane SELLARS, Marey MERRITT, Molsey MERRITT, Elizabeth MERRITT, Ann SELLARS

Daniel MERRITT was born in 1763 in Delway, Sampson, NC USA, the child of Capt Robert Merritt Senator And Maria Elizabeth Spivey. In 1840, Daniel MERRITT resided in Delway, Sampson, NC USA. Daniel MERRITT married Mary Murfree, and had children including Ann Merritt Sellars, Elizabeth Betsy Merritt, Jane Jenny Merritt Sellars, Marey Merritt, Margaret Merritt, Molsey Merritt. Daniel MERRITT passed away in 1842 in Sampson, NC USA.

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Biography

  • Daniel MERRITT was born in 1763 in Delway, Sampson, NC USA, the child of Capt Robert Merritt Senator And Maria Elizabeth Spivey.
  • In 1840, Daniel MERRITT resided in Delway, Sampson, NC USA.
  • Daniel MERRITT married Mary Murfree, and had children including Ann Merritt Sellars, Elizabeth Betsy Merritt, Jane Jenny Merritt Sellars, Marey Merritt, Margaret Merritt, Molsey Merritt.
  • Daniel MERRITT passed away in 1842 in Sampson, NC USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt Senator
1725–1793
Birth Location: Duplin, Sampson, NC USA
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Maria SPIVEY
1727–
Birth Location: Floyd, GA, AMERICA
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Spouses(s)

Mary MURFREE
1778–1861
Birth Location: Sussex, VA USA
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Children(s)

Margaret MERRITT
1795–1850
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
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Jane SELLARS
1801–
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
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Marey MERRITT
1803–1807
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
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Molsey MERRITT
1808–1902
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
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Elizabeth MERRITT
1811–1887
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
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Ann SELLARS
1815–1860
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
AS

Daniel MERRITT's Ancestors

Self
Daniel MERRITT
1763–1842
Birth Place: Delway, Sampson, NC USA
Parents
Capt Robert MERRITT Senator
1725–1793
Duplin, Sampson, NC USA
Maria (Elizabeth) SPIVEY
1727–
Floyd, GA, AMERICA
Grandparents
Charles MERRITT
1678–1757
Chowan, NC, AMERICA
Elinor MARY
1683–1783
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, NC, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Daniel MERRITT's Descendants

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Daniel MERRITT (09 Oct 1763–12 Feb 1842) m. Mary MURFREE (1778–11 Jul 1861)
  1. 1. Margaret MERRITT 1795–1850 m. Lewis BOWEN 1787–1861
    1. 1. Daniel (William) BOWEN 1812–1880 m. Margaret (Ann) VANN 1820–1863 m. Mary (Ann) FRYER 1841–1926 m. Susan (Calvin) CALIEN 1822–1922
      1. 1. Marion (F) BOWEN 1860–1934
      2. 2. Daniel (K.) BOWEN 1842–1918 m. Edie ('Priscilla') SHAW 1855–1936
        1. 1. Marion (Pinkney) BOWEN 1874–1947 m. Gennette (Roberta) THOMPSON 1879–1951
        2. 2. Mary (Virginia 'Jennie') BOWEN 1884–1911 m. Edgar (Hines) THOMPSON 1877–1943
        3. 3. Dora BOWEN 1892–
        4. 4. Callie BOWEN 1889–
        5. 5. Andrew BOWEN 1882–1936
        6. 6. Malcom BOWEN 1885–
        7. 7. Lee BOWEN 1895–
      3. 3. Ann (Elizabeth) BOWEN 1842–1912
      4. 4. John (Wright) BOWEN 1846–1934
      5. 5. Elizabeth BOWEN 1858–1918
      6. 6. Albert (William) BOWEN 1856–1934 m. Effie (Annie) HAYES 1852–1910
        1. 1. William (Columbus 'Lummie') BOWEN 1879–1951 m. Mattie ('Maltie' Belvie) WALKER 1886–1977
        2. 2. Ervin (James) BOWEN 1882–1960 m. Hannah BULLARD 1886–
        3. 3. Melvin BOWEN 1885–1946 m. Delphia PENNY 1884–1948
        4. 4. Jack (Jasper) BOWEN 1875–1959 m. Martha (Maude) LYNN 1876–1925
        5. 5. Janie BOWEN 1887–1971
        6. 6. Lizzie BOWEN 1877–1971 m. James ('Jim' Wiley) LYNN 1850–1922
        7. 7. Nellie (R) BOWEN 1890–1956 m. Thom (Lee) BRIGHT 1888–1943 m. Elven (Cordell) SPIVEY 1909–
        8. 8. Benjamin (Franklin) BOWEN 1893–1975 m. Mabel FISHER 1896–1989
        9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) BOWEN 1882–1941 m. Warren (Pinkney) SPIVEY 1874–1923
        10. 10. Clyda BOWEN 1888–1973 m. Jesse (J) BOWEN 1891–
        11. 11. Ernie BOWEN 1890–
        12. 12. Katie (S) BOWEN 1896–1981 m. Dessie (McLaurin) POSTON 1895–1948
      7. 7. Edward (Franklin) BOWEN 1850–1920 m. Helen (Drucilla) SHAW 1853–
        1. 1. James (Solomon) BOWEN 1887–1949
        2. 2. Emma (Lee) BOWEN 1881–1928 m. David ('Dave' Edward HARRELSON) Rev 1882–1938
        3. 3. Daniel (Elery) BOWEN 1887–1950
        4. 4. Mary (Margarett) BOWEN 1877–
        5. 5. Callie (Missouri) BOWEN 1879– m. Robert (Jackson 'Bob') MERRITT 1876–1936
        6. 6. Carrie BOWEN 1897–1919
        7. 7. Mattie BOWEN 1889–
        8. 8. Clarence (Franklin) BOWEN 1892–1984
        9. 9. Earnest (Garland) BOWEN 1897– m. Chellie BOWEN 1906–
      8. 8. Burrell (Richard) BOWEN 1863–1924 m. Nancy (Fidell) SHAW 1868–1935
        1. 1. Letha BOWEN 1903–
        2. 2. Lillie BOWEN 1893–
        3. 3. Lessie BOWEN 1896–
        4. 4. Eddie BOWEN 1894–1975
        5. 5. Lucy (Ann) BOWEN 1900–1958 m. Grady (Lester) KINLAW 1894–1958
        6. 6. Laua BOWEN 1898–
        7. 7. Alma (Alice) BOWEN 1907–1991 m. Holland (McNeil) HUGHES 1905–1988
        8. 8. John (Willie) BOWEN 1888–
        9. 9. Mary BOWEN 1905–1969
        10. 10. John BOWEN 1889–1968
        11. 11. Lena (O) BOWEN 1897–1918 m. Chancie WALKER 1895–1972
      9. 9. Melton BOWEN 1868–1926 m. Missouri ALLEN 1871–
        1. 1. Edna BOWEN 1899–1949
        2. 2. Sylvan (Talmadge) BOWEN 1912–1965
        3. 3. Elizabeth BOWEN 1903–
        4. 4. Emory (Allen) BOWEN 1894–1974
        5. 5. Jesse (J) BOWEN 1891– m. Clyda BOWEN 1888–1973
        6. 6. Daniel BOWEN 1896–1961
        7. 7. Homer BOWEN 1905–1965
      10. 10. Forney BOWEN 1875– m. Ora BOWEN 1881–
        1. 1. Forney (H) BOWEN 1908–
        2. 2. Pearley (M) BOWEN 1897–
        3. 3. Oradell BOWEN 1903–
        4. 4. Belle BOWEN 1901–
        5. 5. Pensie BOWEN 1905–
        6. 6. Etta (Mae) BOWEN 1900– m. Arthur CAULDER 1925–
      11. 11. John (H) BOWEN 1853–
      12. 12. C (F) BOWEN 1850–
    2. 2. Durham BOWEN 1828–1900 m. Adeline SELLERS 1835–1900
      1. 1. Jerome BOWEN 1867–1900
      2. 2. Jane BOWEN 1860–
      3. 3. D. (George) BOWEN 1861–1927
      4. 4. Adda BOWEN 1866–
      5. 5. James (Durham) BOWEN 1870–1941
        1. 1. Nellie (Florence) BOWEN 1897–1947
      6. 6. John BOWEN 1858–
    3. 3. Washington BOWEN 1830– m. Eliza UNKNOWN 1824–
      1. 1. George (Tate) BOWEN 1866–1926
    4. 4. William BOWEN 1815–
    5. 5. Mary (Margarett) BOWEN 1844–
  2. 2. Jane ('Jenny' MERRITT) SELLARS 1801–
  3. 3. Marey MERRITT 1803–1807
  4. 4. Molsey MERRITT 1808–1902
  5. 5. Elizabeth ('Betsy') MERRITT 1811–1887
  6. 6. Ann (MERRITT) SELLARS 1815–1860

Daniel MERRITT's Timeline

3 Records

1763
09 Oct 1763
Birth of Daniel MERRITT in Delway, Sampson, NC USA
Delway, Sampson, NC USA
1840
1840
Age 77
Daniel MERRITT resided here in Delway, Sampson, NC USA
Delway, Sampson, NC USA
1842
12 Feb 1842
Age 79
Death of Daniel MERRITT in Sampson, NC USA
Sampson, NC USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Oct 1763
    Event Place: Delway, Sampson, NC USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 371; Page: 2; Family History Library Film: 0018098

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Delway, Sampson, NC USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 371; Page: 2; Family History Library Film: 0018098

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1842
    Event Place: Sampson, NC USA
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