YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman 1814–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Dec 1814

Birth Location: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: Feb 1896

Death Location: Liberty Center, Wells, Indiana, USA

Father: Elijah Merriman

Mother: Mary McCoy

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1814, James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman entered the world in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Elijah William Merriman And Mary N Mccoy. In 1840, James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman resided in Jamestown, Wells, Indiana, United States. In 1850, James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman resided in Liberty, Wells, Indiana, USA. James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman passed away in 1896 in Liberty Center, Wells, Indiana, USA.

Find more search results for James Merriman
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:
A
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

  • In 1814, James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman entered the world in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Elijah William Merriman And Mary N Mccoy.
  • In 1840, James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman resided in Jamestown, Wells, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1850, James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman resided in Liberty, Wells, Indiana, USA.
  • James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman passed away in 1896 in Liberty Center, Wells, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Merriman
1788–1834
Birth Location: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
EM
Mary McCoy
1792–1870
Birth Location: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Merriman's Ancestors

Self
James Merriman
1814–1896
Birth Place: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Elijah (William) Merriman
1788–1834
Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (N) McCoy
1792–1870
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William (Merriman) II
1756–1844
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth Merriman
1760–1830
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Merriman's Timeline

7 Records

1814
23 Dec 1814
Birth of James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 26
James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman resided here in Jamestown, Wells, Indiana, United States
Jamestown, Wells, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 36
James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman resided here in Liberty, Wells, Indiana, USA
Liberty, Wells, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 46
James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman resided here in Liberty, Wells, Indiana, USA
Liberty, Wells, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 56
James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman resided here in Liberty, Wells, Indiana, United States
Liberty, Wells, Indiana, United States
1896
29 Feb 1896
Age 82
Death of James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman in Liberty Center, Wells, Indiana, USA
Liberty Center, Wells, Indiana, USA
1896
Feb 1896
Age 82
Burial of James McCoy (Elijah) Merriman in Liberty Center, Wells, Indiana, USA
Liberty Center, Wells, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1814
    Event Place: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M593_372; Page: 119A; Image: 241; Family History Library Film: 545871
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M653_309; Page: 782; Image: 9; Family History Library Film: 803309
    [3] Indiana Deaths
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Liberty, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 366B; Image: 107
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jamestown, Wells, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jamestown, Wells, Indiana; Roll: 98; Page: 203; Image: 420; Family History Library Film: 0007731

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Liberty, Wells, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Liberty, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 366B; Image: 107

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty, Wells, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M653_309; Page: 782; Image: 9; Family History Library Film: 803309

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Liberty, Wells, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M593_372; Page: 119A; Image: 241; Family History Library Film: 545871

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1896
    Event Place: Liberty Center, Wells, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Feb 1896
    Event Place: Liberty Center, Wells, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, Find a Grave Index
Find more search results for James Merriman

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