YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer 1852–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1852

Birth Location: Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 3 Feb 1932

Death Location: Midland, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Albert Mercer

Mother: Pheby Mercer

Spouse(s): Benjamin Jones

Children(s): Albert Jones, Cornelius Jones, Anna Richey), Myrtle Jones, Rufus Jones, Goldie Jones, Ida Peavler), Mary Jones, Norah Turpin)

The story of Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer began in 1852 in Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA. In 1874, Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer resided in Muhlenberg. In 1880, Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer resided in Centertown, Ohio, Kentucky, USA. Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer married Benjamin Babler Walker Ben Jones, and had children including Albert Paris Jones, Anna Mae Jones Marr Richey, Cornelius Jefferson Jones, Goldie Ophelia Jones, Ida Viola Jones Marr Peavler, Mary Susan Sudie Jones, Myrtle Leone Jones, Norah Jones Marr Turpin, Rufus Eldon Ruff Jones. Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer passed away in 1932 in Midland, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Elizabeth Mercer
EM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer began in 1852 in Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1874, Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer resided in Muhlenberg.
  • In 1880, Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer resided in Centertown, Ohio, Kentucky, USA.
  • Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer married Benjamin Babler Walker Ben Jones, and had children including Albert Paris Jones, Anna Mae Jones Marr Richey, Cornelius Jefferson Jones, Goldie Ophelia Jones, Ida Viola Jones Marr Peavler, Mary Susan Sudie Jones, Myrtle Leone Jones, Norah Jones Marr Turpin, Rufus Eldon Ruff Jones.
  • Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer passed away in 1932 in Midland, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Mercer
1852–1932
Birth Place: Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Albert Gilbert Mercer
1827–1905
Madison, Kentucky, United States
Pheby (Wright) Mercer
1826–1883
Muhlenberg County,Kentucky
Grandparents
Hosea Mercer
1784–1843
Dobbs County, North Carolina, USA
Rachel Cope
1785–1830
, , North Carolina, USA
William Wright
1780–1859
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Lydia(Siddie) Vincent
1796–1882
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Wright
1746–1845
Mary Wray
1753–1840
Charles Vincent
1765–1835
Sarah McElwain
1769–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Mercer's Descendants

1.
EM
Elizabeth (Price "Betty") Mercer (29 Jan 1852–3 Feb 1932) m. Benjamin (Babler. Walker 'Ben') Jones (26 Aug 1850–10 Jan 1941)
  1. 1. Albert (Paris) Jones 1875–1896
  2. 2. Cornelius (Jefferson) Jones 1878–1950
  3. 3. Anna (Mae Jones (Marr:) Richey) 1879–1932
  4. 4. Myrtle (Leone) Jones 1882–1960
  5. 5. Rufus (Eldon "Ruff") Jones 1884–1959 m. Ada (Thomas) Mcdonald 1885–1924
    1. 1. Virgel (B) Jones 1905–1975
    2. 2. Ruba (E) Jones 1908–
    3. 3. Martin (Barnes) Jones 1912–1990
    4. 4. Raymond (Thomas) Jones 1914–1967
    5. 5. Charles (E) Jones 1919–1987
    6. 6. J (W) Jones 1920–1980
    7. 7. John (R) Jones 1923–
    8. 8. Beverly (G) Jones 1911–1911
    9. 9. Robbie (Nell) Jones 1924–1925
    10. 10. John (R) Jones 1922–1975
    11. 11. Beverly (G) Jones 1911–1912
    12. 12. Robbie (Nell) Jones 1924–1925
  6. 6. Goldie (Ophelia) Jones 1886–1980
  7. 7. Ida (Viola Jones (Marr:) Peavler) 1887–1971
  8. 8. Mary (Susan "Sudie") Jones 1890–1975
  9. 9. Norah (Jones (Marr:) Turpin) 1893–1981

Elizabeth Mercer's Timeline

7 Records

1852
29 Jan 1852
Birth of Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer in Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
1874
Abt 1874
Age 22
Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer resided here in Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg
1880
1880
Age 28
Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer resided here in Centertown, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
Centertown, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer resided here in Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer resided here in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 78
Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer resided here in District 5, District 5, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
District 5, District 5, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1932
3 Feb 1932
Age 80
Death of Elizabeth Price "Betty" Mercer in Midland, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Midland, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1852
    Event Place: Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1874
    Event Place: Muhlenberg
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Centertown, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, District 5, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1932
    Event Place: Midland, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Midland, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE