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James H. Merriman 1834–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1834

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 8 Aug 1917

Death Location: Waynesboro, Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Eli Merriman

Mother: Rachel Tankersley

Spouse(s): Fannie Merriman

Children(s): M Merriman

The story of James H. Merriman began in 1834 in Tennessee. In 1860, James H. Merriman resided in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, James H. Merriman resided in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA. James H. Merriman married Fannie A Merriman, and had children including M Elizabeth Merriman. James H. Merriman passed away in 1917 in Waynesboro, Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James H. Merriman began in 1834 in Tennessee.
  • In 1860, James H. Merriman resided in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, James H. Merriman resided in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA.
  • James H. Merriman married Fannie A Merriman, and had children including M Elizabeth Merriman.
  • James H. Merriman passed away in 1917 in Waynesboro, Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Merriman's Ancestors

Self
James Merriman
1834–1917
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Eli George Merriman
1810–1851
Tennessee, United States of America
Rachel Tankersley
1810–1900
Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Abednego Merriman
1780–1841
Winifred ("Winney") Kimbrell
1783–1850
Georgia, United States
William Tankersley
1786–1867
North Carolina
Elizabeth Wardlow
1791–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
William Merriman
1755–1844
Elizabeth Goodin
1760–1829
Bartholomew Kimball
1710–1794
Agnes Gilliam
1712–1794
Rowland Tankersley
1759–1832
Clarissa Wade
1760–1840
John Wardlaw
1774–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rowland Tankersley
1738–1810
Tabitha Bennett
1740–1835
George Wade
1759–1842
Nancy Wade
1759–1841

James Merriman's Descendants

1.
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James (H.) Merriman (10 Oct 1834–8 Aug 1917) m. Fannie (A) Merriman (abt 1850–)
  1. 1. M (Elizabeth) Merriman 1869–

James Merriman's Timeline

4 Records

1834
10 Oct 1834
Birth of James H. Merriman in Tennessee
Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 26
James H. Merriman resided here in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
James H. Merriman resided here in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1917
8 Aug 1917
Age 83
Death of James H. Merriman
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1834
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1569; Page: 430B; Family History Library Film: 553068
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 233; Family History Library Film: 805277
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 233; Family History Library Film: 805277

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1569; Page: 430B; Family History Library Film: 553068

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1917
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waynesboro, Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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