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Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer 1898–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1898

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 16 Apr 1981

Death Location: Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: State Mercer

Mother: Anna McKinnie

Spouse(s): Emma Motley

Children(s): William Mercer, Nellie Mercer, James Mercer, Joseph Mercer

In 1898, Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer entered the world in Georgia, born to State Mercer And Anna Mckinnie. In 1900, Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided in Militia District 763, Ways (west part), Thomas, Ge. In 1900, Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided in Ways, Thomas, Georgia. Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer married Emma Estelle Motley, and had children including Jack Austin Mercer, James Harmon Mercer, Joseph David Mercer, Nellie Francis Mercer, William Martin Mercer. Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer passed away in 1981 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer entered the world in Georgia, born to State Mercer And Anna Mckinnie.
  • In 1900, Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided in Militia District 763, Ways (west part), Thomas, Ge.
  • In 1900, Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided in Ways, Thomas, Georgia.
  • Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer married Emma Estelle Motley, and had children including Jack Austin Mercer, James Harmon Mercer, Joseph David Mercer, Nellie Francis Mercer, William Martin Mercer.
  • Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer passed away in 1981 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ellie Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Ellie Mercer
1898–1981
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
State Mercer
1869–1959
Georgia
Anna McKinnie
1876–1962
Berlin, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
James ((Jim) L) Mercer
1844–1910
Thomas, Georgia, United States
Rushia ("Ruth" J.) May
1841–1885
Warren County, Georgia, USA
David (Drew) Mckinney
1839–1903
Covington, Alabama, United States
Susan (A) Brown
1848–1910
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Mercer
1815–1889
Martha Robinson
1819–1862
Stewart May
1820–1901
Susannah May
1820–1878
Rebon McKinnie
1805–
Betsey
1810–
James Brown
1812–
Siddy J
1827–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Colen Mercer
1785–1850
Phereby Musselwhite
1784–1860
James Robinson
1798–1850
Martha Tillman
1800–1850
Jeremiah May
1779–1850
Lydia Hathaway
1789–1890
Samuel May
1796–1888
Jane Hilson
1794–1820
James Brown
1763–1858
Mary Goff
1780–1858

Ellie Mercer's Descendants

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Ellie (Austin (Ed)) Mercer (21 Oct 1898–16 Apr 1981) m. Emma (Estelle) Motley (20 Apr 1906–15 April 1985)
  1. 1. William (Martin) Mercer 1936–1981
  2. 2. Nellie (Francis) Mercer 1924–2019 m. Harry (Andrews) Murphy 1924–2010
  3. 3. James (Harmon) Mercer 1931–2020 m. Ruby (May) Wilson 1940–2000
  4. 4. Joseph (David) Mercer 1934– m. Betty (Samone) Eunice 1938– m. Macel (Ann) Craig 1935–2015

Ellie Mercer's Timeline

8 Records

1898
21 Oct 1898
Birth of Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer in Georgia
Georgia
1900
1900
Age 2
Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided here in Militia District 763, Ways (west part), Thomas, Georgia
Militia District 763, Ways (west part), Thomas, Georgia
1900
1900
Age 2
Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided here in Ways, Thomas, Georgia
Ways, Thomas, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 32
Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided here in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 37
Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided here in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided here in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1950
1950
Age 52
Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer resided here in Murphy, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
Murphy, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
1981
16 Apr 1981
Age 83
Death of Ellie Austin (Ed) Mercer in Pavo, Thomas, Georgia, United States of America
Pavo, Thomas, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1898
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 254-22-6583; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 014105.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ways, Thomas, Georgia; Roll: T623_224; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 93.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 18 Apr 1981; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America; ,0.20788595,0.6165758,0.33
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Journal; Publication Date: 18 Apr 1981; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.2003321,0.6080691,0.33378264&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Murphy, Colquitt, Ge

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Militia District 763, Ways (west part), Thomas, Georgia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ways, Thomas, Georgia; Roll: T623_224; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 93.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ways, Thomas, Georgia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ways, Thomas, Georgia; Roll: T623_224; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 93.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Murphy, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Murphy, Colquitt, Ge

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1981
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atlanta Constitution - 18 Apr 1981 - Page 27, 18 Apr 1981

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1981
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atlanta Constitution - 18 Apr 1981 - Page 27, Obituary for E.A. Mercer (Aged 80) 18 Apr 1981

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Coolidge, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Georgia, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Murphy, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Murphy, Colquitt, Ge

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pavo
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 18 Apr 1981; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America; ,0.20788595,0.6165758,0.33

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pavo, Brooks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Journal; Publication Date: 18 Apr 1981; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.2003321,0.6080691,0.33378264&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Summertown, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Thomas
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 014105.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1981
    Event Place: Pavo, Thomas, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 254-22-6583; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 014105.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 18 Apr 1981; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America; ,0.20788595,0.6165758,0.33
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Journal; Publication Date: 18 Apr 1981; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.2003321,0.6080691,0.33378264&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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