YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Esther Watson MERRITT 1899–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1899

Birth Location: Lees Mill, Washington, NC USA

Death Date: 1979

Death Location: Wilmington, New Hanover, NC USA

Father: Daniel MERRITT

Mother: Annie MERRITT

Spouse(s): Wilbur WILLIAMSON

Children(s): Sarah WILLIAMSON

The story of Esther Watson MERRITT began in 1899 in Lees Mill, Washington, NC USA. Esther Watson MERRITT married Wilbur Chester Williamson, and had children including Sarah James Williamson. Esther Watson MERRITT passed away in 1979 in Wilmington, New Hanover, NC USA.

Find more search results for Esther MERRITT
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:
B
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 Esther Watson MERRITT began in 1899 in Lees Mill, Washington, NC USA.
  • Esther Watson MERRITT married Wilbur Chester Williamson, and had children including Sarah James Williamson.
  • Esther Watson MERRITT passed away in 1979 in Wilmington, New Hanover, NC USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Esther MERRITT's Ancestors

Self
Esther MERRITT
1899–1979
Birth Place: Lees Mill, Washington, NC USA
Parents
Daniel White MERRITT
1872–1961
Sampson, NC USA
Annie (James) MERRITT
1872–1960
Sampson, NC USA
Grandparents
Alexander MERRITT
1850–
Sampson, NC USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert MERRITT
1791–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Esther MERRITT's Descendants

1.
EM
Esther (Watson) MERRITT (21 Nov 1899–1979) m. Wilbur (Chester) WILLIAMSON (24 May 1895–22 Nov 1940)
  1. 1. Sarah (James) WILLIAMSON 1921–1997 m. Leroy (Thomas GRICE) Sr 1923–1987
    1. 1. James (Stanley 'Jimmy') GRICE 1947–2015
    2. 2. Leroy (Thomas GRICE) Jr 1945–2018

Esther MERRITT's Timeline

2 Records

1899
21 Nov 1899
Birth of Esther Watson MERRITT in Lees Mill, Washington, NC USA
Lees Mill, Washington, NC USA
1979
1979
Age 80
Death of Esther Watson MERRITT in Wilmington, New Hanover, NC USA
Wilmington, New Hanover, NC USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1899
    Event Place: Lees Mill, Washington, NC USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1979
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, NC USA

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