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Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt 1890–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jan 1890

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 10 Sep 1920

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: George Jr.

Mother: Ida Cox

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The story of Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt began in 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1900, Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt resided in Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt passed away in 1920 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt began in 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt resided in Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt passed away in 1920 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Edward Merritt's Ancestors

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Edward Merritt
1890–1920
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
George Washington Merritt Jr.
1853–1923
Pennsylvania
Ida (Melinda) Cox
1860–1939
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Sylvester Cox
1834–1872
Whitemarsh, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Unknown
1837–
Jackson, Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
John Cox
1788–1849
Margaret Ritter
1811–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Merritt's Timeline

4 Records

1890
8 Jan 1890
Birth of Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 10
Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt resided here in Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
10 Sep 1920
Age 30
Death of Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 30
Edward (Edwin) Forest Merritt resided here in Philadelphia Ward 43, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 43, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1890
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 43, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1644; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1593; Image: 169
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1475; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0866; FHL microfilm: 1241475

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1475; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0866; FHL microfilm: 1241475

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 43, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 43, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1644; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1593; Image: 169

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