YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Merrill 1803–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1803

Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina

Death Date: 21 Oct 1839

Death Location: Carroll County, Mississippi

Father: Abner Merrill

Mother: Ritter Jones

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

James Merrill was born in 1803 in Rowan County, North Carolina, the child of Abner Merrill And Ritter Jones. James Merrill passed away in 1839 in Carroll County, Mississippi.

Find more search results for James Merrill
JM

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

  • James Merrill was born in 1803 in Rowan County, North Carolina, the child of Abner Merrill And Ritter Jones.
  • James Merrill passed away in 1839 in Carroll County, Mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Merrill's Ancestors

Self
James Merrill
1803–1839
Birth Place: Rowan County, North Carolina
Parents
Abner Merrill
1778–1858
Hopewell, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Ritter Jones
1778–1850
North Carolina
Grandparents
Andrew Merrill
1757–1835
Jersey Settlement, Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
Rachel Wiseman
1758–1790
, , Pennsylvania, USA
Levi Jones
1758–1814
Rowan, North Carolina
Mary (Martha Polly) Cunningham
1765–1818
Rowan, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Merrill
1731–1771
Jemima Smith
1735–1801
Isaac Wiseman
1700–1779
Mary Marshall
1721–1791
Edward Jones
1725–1768
Rebecca Richardson
1728–1768
Joseph Cunningham
1738–1801
Jane Cunningham
1749–1776
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Merrill
1700–1739
Penelope Stout
1700–1776
Andrew Smith
1709–1794
Anna Mershon
1709–1785
Thomas Wiseman
1672–1716
Elizabeth Qadling
1672–1755
John Marshall
1694–1752
Elizabeth Markham
1689–1734

James Merrill's Timeline

2 Records

1803
Abt. 1803
Birth of James Merrill in Rowan County, North Carolina
Rowan County, North Carolina
1839
21 Oct 1839
Age 36
Death of James Merrill in Carroll County, Mississippi
Carroll County, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1803
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1839
    Event Place: Carroll County, Mississippi

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