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James (Jim) L Mercer 1844–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Thomas, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 11-26-1910

Death Location: Cook County, Georgia, USA

Father: Solomon Mercer

Mother: Martha Robinson

Spouse(s): Rushia May

Children(s): State Mercer, Georgia Mercer, Mary Mercer, Susan Mercer, Joel Mercer

In 1844, James (Jim) L Mercer entered the world in Thomas, Georgia, United States, born to Solomon Saul Colon Mercer And Martha Robinson. In 1850, James (Jim) L Mercer resided in District 81, Thomas, Georgia. In 1860, James (Jim) L Mercer resided in Colquitt, Georgia, United States. James (Jim) L Mercer married Rushia Ruth J May, and had children including Georgia Ann Mercer, Joel Mercer, Mary Mercer, State Mercer, Susan Missouri Mercer. James (Jim) L Mercer passed away in 1910 in Cook County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, James (Jim) L Mercer entered the world in Thomas, Georgia, United States, born to Solomon Saul Colon Mercer And Martha Robinson.
  • In 1850, James (Jim) L Mercer resided in District 81, Thomas, Georgia.
  • In 1860, James (Jim) L Mercer resided in Colquitt, Georgia, United States.
  • James (Jim) L Mercer married Rushia Ruth J May, and had children including Georgia Ann Mercer, Joel Mercer, Mary Mercer, State Mercer, Susan Missouri Mercer.
  • James (Jim) L Mercer passed away in 1910 in Cook County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Mercer
1815–1889
Birth Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
SM
Martha Robinson
1819–1862
Birth Location: Colquitt County, Georgia, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Rushia May
1841–1885
Birth Location: Warren County, Georgia, USA
RM

Children(s)

State Mercer
1869–1959
Birth Location: Georgia
SM
Georgia Mercer
1866–1948
Birth Location: Colquitt Co, GA
GM
Mary Mercer
1870–1910
Birth Location: Coulquitt Co, GA
MM
Susan Mercer
1875–1929
Birth Location: Colquitt Co, GA
SM
Joel Mercer
1877–1932
Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
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James Mercer's Ancestors

Self
James Mercer
1844–1910
Birth Place: Thomas, Georgia, United States
Parents
Solomon (Saul) Colon Mercer
1815–1889
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Martha Robinson
1819–1862
Colquitt County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Colen Mercer
1785–1850
Bladen/Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Phereby Musselwhite
1784–1860
Robeson, North Carolina, USA
James Robinson
1798–1850
South Carolina, United States
Martha Tillman
1800–1850
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Mercer
1748–1801
Nancy
1755–1805
Milbea Musselwhite
1750–1835
Deborah Drury
1766–1838
Charles Robinson
1758–1819
Sabray Brisbane
1765–
Jeremiah Tillman
1776–1855
Dicey Brown
1778–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Mercer
1715–1789
Sarah Baxley
1720–1802
Thomas Musselwhite
1725–1811
Mary Powers
1725–1811
Nicholas Robinson
1731–1798
Frances Kimball
1740–1816
James Brisbane
1734–1794
Mary Baker
1741–1772

James Mercer's Descendants

1.
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James ((Jim) L) Mercer (1844–11-26-1910) m. Rushia ("Ruth" J.) May (1841–1885)
  1. 1. State Mercer 1869–1959 m. Anna McKinnie 1876–1962
    1. 1. Ellie (Austin (Ed)) Mercer 1898–1981 m. Emma (Estelle) Motley 1906–1985
      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
    2. 2. Arlie (Wright) Mercer 1904–1971 m. Johnnie (Lou) Butler 1921–2011 m. Nina (L Milam) Leverett 1906–1987
      1. 1. Delbert (Wayne Mercer) Sr 1945–2004 m. Mary (Lee) Dean 1947–2002
      2. 2. Bobby (Doyle) Mercer 1947–2019
    3. 3. Lonnie (Lee) Mercer 1894–1947 m. Eva (L) Payne 1913–2011
      1. 1. Donald (Lee) Mercer 1932–1997
      2. 2. Oscar (Durrell (Buddy)) Mercer 1933–2002 m. Retta (Jeanette) Latner 1936–1998
      3. 3. Eugene (S) Mercer 1936–1967
      4. 4. Sidney (Maxine) Mercer 1937–2003
      5. 5. Kenneth (Lee "Keith") Mercer 1940–1965 m. Wilma Baxter 1941–1978
    4. 4. Dox Mercer 1903–1990 m. Luther (Brady) Page 1896–1965
  2. 2. Georgia (Ann) Mercer 1866–1948 m. Hansford (Ashley) Miley 1859–1910
    1. 1. Ida (Leona) Miley 1889–1934
    2. 2. Ella (Lee) Miley 1885–
    3. 3. Mark (Ashley) Miley 1900–1980 m. Reba (I) Miley 1902–1974
    4. 4. Jessie (H) Miley 1897–1901
    5. 5. Ada (Virginia) Miley 1891–1904
    6. 6. Hansford (A) Miley 1907–2003 m. Mary (L) Miley 1908–
  3. 3. Mary Mercer 1870–1910 m. Daniel (W) Hutchinson 1863–1948
    1. 1. Novella Hutchinson 1905–1997
      1. 1. Margaret Waters 1922–2008
    2. 2. Elza Hutchinson 1887–
    3. 3. Archabal Hutchinson 1893–1989 m. Florence (E) Eggert 1903–
    4. 4. Nellie (Odessa) Hutchinson 1899–
    5. 5. Lattie (O) Hutchinson 1895–
    6. 6. Arvial Hutchinson 1897–
    7. 7. Arley Hutchinson 1891–1939
  4. 4. Susan (Missouri) Mercer 1875–1929 m. William (G) Robinson 1864–1927
    1. 1. Trudie (M) Robinson 1899–
    2. 2. Charlie Robinson 1894–1968 m. Annie (Jane) Cherry 1894–1977
      1. 1. Jack (Davie) Robinson 1919–2011
      2. 2. Geraldine Robinson 1922–2007 m. Clarence (Lester) Poitevint 1918–2014
      3. 3. Charles (Rayford Robinson) Jr 1915–1970
    3. 3. Nettie Robinson 1909–
    4. 4. Paul Robinson 1901–
    5. 5. Minnie (Lee) Robinson 1897–
    6. 6. Helen (Thelma) Robinson 1912–1995 m. Emory McCranie 1906–1968
      1. 1. Larry (Emory) Mccranie 1936–1988
    7. 7. Doris Robinson 1917–
  5. 5. Joel Mercer 1877–1932 m. Linda Mercer 1901– m. Leecie Edge 1889–1918 m. Fannie Suggs 1890–1963
    1. 1. Winnie (M) Mercer 1918–
    2. 2. Bessie (M) Mercer 1920–
    3. 3. Lexie Mercer 1914–
    4. 4. Lenna Mercer 1915–
    5. 5. James (E) Mercer 1909–1977 m. Tamsie Mercer 1912–1995
      1. 1. Infant (Daughter) Mercer 1940–1940
      2. 2. Infant (Daughter) Mercer –1937
    6. 6. William (Henry) Mercer 1911–1992
    7. 7. Arthur (Mitchell) Mercer 1923–1992
    8. 8. Willie Mercer 1915–
    9. 9. Marie Mercer 1914–
    10. 10. Troy (Lois) Mercer 1916–1993 m. Rosa (Lee) Wooten 1920–1995
    11. 11. Laverne Mercer 1926–1996

James Mercer's Timeline

6 Records

1844
1844
Birth of James (Jim) L Mercer in Thomas, Georgia, United States
Thomas, Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 6
James (Jim) L Mercer resided here in District 81, Thomas, Georgia
District 81, Thomas, Georgia
1860
1860
Age 16
James (Jim) L Mercer resided here in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1870
1870
Age 26
James (Jim) L Mercer resided here in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1900
1900
Age 56
James (Jim) L Mercer resided here in Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
1910
11-26-1910
Age 66
Death of James (Jim) L Mercer in Cook County, Georgia, USA
Cook County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Thomas, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 189; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240189
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: 567; Image: 19.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 81, Thomas, Georgia; Roll: M432_83; Page: 6A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 81, Thomas, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 81, Thomas, Georgia; Roll: M432_83; Page: 6A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: 567; Image: 19.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 189; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240189

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Colquitt County, Georgia
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Georgia; Enlistment date: 16 May 1862.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11-26-1910
    Event Place: Cook County, Georgia, USA
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