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Henry Babb Mercer 1805–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 November 1805

Birth Location: Hanover, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 17 Dec 1860

Death Location: Pleasant Grove, Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: John Mercer

Mother: Mary Babb

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Moore

Children(s): Hannah Mercer, Jesse Mercer, Martha Mercer, Thomas Mercer, Emma Mercer, Wilson Mercer, Elizabeth Mercer, Slater Mercer

In 1805, Henry Babb Mercer entered the world in Hanover, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John D Mercer And Mary Ann Babb. In 1830, Henry Babb Mercer resided in Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA. In 1840, Henry Babb Mercer resided in Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA. Henry Babb Mercer married Elizabeth J Moore, and had children including Elizabeth Jane Mercer, Emma Emily M Mercer, Hannah Mercer, Jesse Mercer, Martha Mercer, Slater Mercer, Thomas Corwin Mercer, Wilson Mercer. Henry Babb Mercer passed away in 1860 in Pleasant Grove, Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1805, Henry Babb Mercer entered the world in Hanover, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John D Mercer And Mary Ann Babb.
  • In 1830, Henry Babb Mercer resided in Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1840, Henry Babb Mercer resided in Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA.
  • Henry Babb Mercer married Elizabeth J Moore, and had children including Elizabeth Jane Mercer, Emma Emily M Mercer, Hannah Mercer, Jesse Mercer, Martha Mercer, Slater Mercer, Thomas Corwin Mercer, Wilson Mercer.
  • Henry Babb Mercer passed away in 1860 in Pleasant Grove, Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Mercer
1768–1865
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
JM
Mary Babb
1771–1853
Birth Location: Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia
MB

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Moore
1806–1886
Birth Location: Peters Creek, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
EM

Children(s)

Hannah Mercer
1832–1859
Birth Location: Belmont County, Ohio, USA
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Jesse Mercer
1830–1872
Birth Location: St Clairsville, Belmont, Ohio, USA
JM
Martha Mercer
1839–1853
Birth Location: Belmont, Ohio, USA
MM
Thomas Mercer
1840–1916
Birth Location: Belmont, Belmont, Ohio, United States
TM
Emma Mercer
1844–1930
Birth Location: Pleasant Grove, Belmont, Ohio, USA
EM
Wilson Mercer
1836–1916
Birth Location: Belmont, Ohio, USA
WM
Elizabeth Mercer
1828–1909
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
EM
Slater Mercer
1827–
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
SM

Henry Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Henry Mercer
1805–1860
Birth Place: Hanover, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John D. Mercer
1768–1865
Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Ann) Babb
1771–1853
Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia
Grandparents
Robert Mercer
1741–1820
Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania Province
Elizabeth (“Betsy”) Brown
1746–1833
Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania Province
Peter (Babb) Sr
1735–1817
Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Mary Lewis
1742–1827
Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Babb
1697–1760
Sarah Babb
1708–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Mercer's Descendants

1.
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Henry (Babb) Mercer (17 November 1805–17 Dec 1860) m. Elizabeth (J) Moore (1806–28 Oct 1886)
  1. 1. Hannah Mercer 1832–1859 m. Leander Cunningham 1832–1894
    1. 1. Martha (E) Cunningham 1853–1918 m. Thomas (James) McQuay 1855–
      1. 1. James (Tilden) McQuay 1876–1952 m. Belle Taylor 1884–1963
        1. 1. Lillie (Mae) McQuay 1918–2003 m. Marvin (Aubrey "Bootsy") Johns 1916–1983
        2. 2. William (Andrew "Quilley") McQuay 1904–1981 m. Mary Sisco 1913– m. Ruth Duncan 1909–1978 m. Della (E) Lamb 1901–1970
        3. 3. John (Edward) McQuay 1909–1988 m. Lillie (Mazilla) Weaver 1914–1985 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Green 1917–1993
        4. 4. Stanford McQuay 1915–1999 m. Lavenia Parish 1921–2005
      2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth "Mollie") McQuay 1873–1931 m. Caleb (P.) Risner 1863–1906
        1. 1. Charles Risner 1893–1906
        2. 2. Kirby (Ruey) Risner 1898–1918
        3. 3. James (Louis "Louey") Risner 1896–1968 m. Allie (Grayson) (Risner) 1897–1983
        4. 4. Mary Risener 1901–1982
        5. 5. Otis Risener 1907–1969
      3. 3. Laura (R.) McQuay 1877–
      4. 4. John (Franklin) McQuay 1884–1955 m. Lou (Alma) Oden 1884–1973
        1. 1. Zora (Bell) McQuay 1905–1992
        2. 2. Nola (May) McQuay 1911–1978
        3. 3. Earl (L.) McQuay 1914–2005 m. Blondie Conner 1925–2012
        4. 4. Roma (Evelyn) Bagwell 1917–1993
      5. 5. William (Josiah) McQuay 1887–1963 m. Maye (Elizabeth) Lamb 1899–1979 m. Mae Lawson 1889–1918
        1. 1. Lawrence (Arbrey) McQuay 1918–1983 m. Larine Warner 1918–
        2. 2. Lorine Mcquay 1920–2000 m. Harvey Bagwell 1912–1976
        3. 3. Ludie (Kenneth) McQuay 1909–1982 m. Viola (L) Kissling 1914–1971
        4. 4. Lawrence Mcquay 1918–1983 m. Audrey (Edna) Davis 1920–
        5. 5. Roma (Evelyn) McQuay 1917–1993
        6. 6. Louie McQuay 1920–1976 m. Edna Kisling 1922–2012
        7. 7. Stella McQuay 1924–2004
    2. 2. Charles (E) Cunningham 1855–1908 m. Caroline (E) Cunningham 1857–
      1. 1. Harry (W) Cunningham 1879–
      2. 2. Alford (E) Cunningham 1882–
      3. 3. Arlie (M) Cunningham 1884–
      4. 4. Chauncey (E) Cunningham 1887–
    3. 3. William (E) Cunningham 1859–
    4. 4. Clinton (C.) Cunningham 1857–1857
  2. 2. Jesse Mercer 1830–1872
  3. 3. Martha Mercer 1839–1853
  4. 4. Thomas (Corwin) Mercer 1840–1916
  5. 5. Emma (Emily M) Mercer 1844–1930
  6. 6. Wilson Mercer 1836–1916
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Jane) Mercer 1828–1909
  8. 8. Slater Mercer 1827–

Henry Mercer's Timeline

7 Records

1805
17 November 1805
Birth of Henry Babb Mercer in Hanover, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Hanover, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1830
1830
Age 25
Henry Babb Mercer resided here in Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1840
1840
Age 35
Henry Babb Mercer resided here in Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
Henry Babb Mercer resided here in Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 55
Henry Babb Mercer resided here in Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1860
17 Dec 1860
Age 55
Death of Henry Babb Mercer in St Clairsville, Belmont, Ohio, USA
St Clairsville, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1860
24 Dec 1860
Age 55
Henry Babb Mercer - Probate in Belmont, Ohio, USA
Belmont, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 November 1805
    Event Place: Hanover, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: M653_937; Page: 290; Family History Library Film: 803937
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: M432_661; Page: 498A; Image: 284
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 127; Page: 316; Family History Library Film: 0337938

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio; Page: 71; Family History Library Film: 0020159

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: M432_661; Page: 498A; Image: 284

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Colerain, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: M653_937; Page: 290; Family History Library Film: 803937

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1860
    Event Place: St Clairsville, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Executors' Bonds, 1849-1867; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Belmont County); Probate Place: Belmont, Ohio
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1860
    Event Place: Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Executors' Bonds, 1849-1867; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Belmont County); Probate Place: Belmont, Ohio
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