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Jacob Andrew Mercer 1841–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1841

Birth Location: Wythe County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 6 Apr 1928

Death Location: Sulphur Springs Heights, Smyth County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Musser

Mother: Lillie Cassell

Spouse(s): Rachel Ratliff

Children(s): George Mercer, Jno. Mercer, L. Mercer, Vic. Mercer, Mary Mercer, Andrew Mercer, Robt. Mercer, Nancy Mercer, Charles Mercer, Margaret Neussen

In 1841, Jacob Andrew Mercer entered the world in Wythe County, Virginia, USA, born to John L Mercer Musser And Lillie M Cassell. In 1870, Jacob Andrew Mercer resided in Clear Fork, Burkes Garden, Tazewell, Virginia, USA. In 1880, Jacob Andrew Mercer resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA. Jacob Andrew Mercer married Rachel White Ratliff, and had children including Andrew N Mercer, Charles F Mercer, George Carman Mercer, Jno W Mercer, L M Mercer, Margaret Katherine Neussen, Mary M Mercer, Nancy E Mercer, Robt B Mercer, Vic A Mercer. Jacob Andrew Mercer passed away in 1928 in Sulphur Springs Heights, Smyth County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Jacob Andrew Mercer entered the world in Wythe County, Virginia, USA, born to John L Mercer Musser And Lillie M Cassell.
  • In 1870, Jacob Andrew Mercer resided in Clear Fork, Burkes Garden, Tazewell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Jacob Andrew Mercer resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA.
  • Jacob Andrew Mercer married Rachel White Ratliff, and had children including Andrew N Mercer, Charles F Mercer, George Carman Mercer, Jno W Mercer, L M Mercer, Margaret Katherine Neussen, Mary M Mercer, Nancy E Mercer, Robt B Mercer, Vic A Mercer.
  • Jacob Andrew Mercer passed away in 1928 in Sulphur Springs Heights, Smyth County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Mercer
1841–1928
Birth Place: Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Parents
John L Mercer Musser
1817–1893
Wythe, Virginia, USA
Lillie (M) Cassell
1814–
Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Andrew Cassel
1785–1869
Virginia, USA
Catherine Felty
1792–1850
Wythe County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Nicolaus Cassell
1735–1816
Anna Brown
1755–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
(Johann) BROWN
1724–1785

Jacob Mercer's Descendants

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Jacob (Andrew) Mercer (31 Mar 1841–6 Apr 1928) m. Rachel (White) Ratliff (1 Feb 1840–14 Jul 1913)
  1. 1. George (Carman) Mercer 1873–1952 m. Saphrona (Frances "Fannie") Bridgeman 1865–1927
  2. 2. Jno. (W.) Mercer 1871–
  3. 3. L. (M.) Mercer 1875–
  4. 4. Vic. (A.) Mercer 1876–
  5. 5. Mary (M.) Mercer 1878–
  6. 6. Andrew (N.) Mercer 1880–
  7. 7. Robt. (B.) Mercer 1880–
  8. 8. Nancy (E) Mercer 1861–
  9. 9. Charles (F) Mercer 1881–
  10. 10. Margaret (Katherine) Neussen 1883–1968 m. James (Edward) Freeman 1883–1959
    1. 1. John (C) Freeman 1910–
    2. 2. Ellen (Mae) Freeman 1915–
    3. 3. Cable (Vance) Freeman 1908–
    4. 4. Andy (Marshall) Freeman 1907–1953 m. Gretchen Burkett 1912–1984
      1. 1. Robert (Edward) Freeman 1931–1998
    5. 5. Mabel (Blanche) Freeman 1909–1988

Jacob Mercer's Timeline

7 Records

1841
31 Mar 1841
Birth of Jacob Andrew Mercer in Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Wythe County, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Jacob Andrew Mercer resided here in Clear Fork, Burkes Garden, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Clear Fork, Burkes Garden, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Jacob Andrew Mercer resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Jacob Andrew Mercer resided here in Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Jacob Andrew Mercer resided here in Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 79
Jacob Andrew Mercer resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1928
6 Apr 1928
Age 87
Death of Jacob Andrew Mercer in Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Smyth County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1841
    Event Place: Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 112
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Page: 54c; Enumeration District: 082
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M593_1680; Page: 347A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1728; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0079
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T624_1649; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1375662
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clear Fork, Burkes Garden, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M593_1680; Page: 347A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Page: 54c; Enumeration District: 082

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1728; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0079

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T624_1649; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1375662

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 112

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Smyth County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sulphur Springs Heights, Smyth County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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