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Joel Mercer 1877–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1877

Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 28 May 1932

Death Location: Ellenton, Colquitt, Georgia, USA

Father: James Mercer

Mother: Rushia May

Spouse(s): Linda Mercer, Leecie Edge, Fannie Suggs

Children(s): Winnie Mercer, Bessie Mercer, Lexie Mercer, Lenna Mercer, James Mercer, William Mercer, Arthur Mercer, Willie Mercer, Marie Mercer, Troy Mercer, Laverne Mercer

In 1877, Joel Mercer entered the world in Colquitt, Georgia, United States, born to James Jim L Mercer And Rushia Ruth J May. In 1900, Joel Mercer resided in Monte, Emanuel, Georgia. In 1910, Joel Mercer resided in Sparks, Berrien, Georgia, USA. Joel Mercer married Fannie Suggs, Leecie Edge, Linda Mercer, and had children including Arthur Mitchell Mercer, Bessie M Mercer, James E Mercer, Laverne Mercer, Lenna Mercer, Lexie Mercer, Marie Mercer, Troy Lois Mercer, William Henry Mercer, Willie Mercer, Winnie M Mercer. Joel Mercer passed away in 1932 in Ellenton, Colquitt, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Joel Mercer entered the world in Colquitt, Georgia, United States, born to James Jim L Mercer And Rushia Ruth J May.
  • In 1900, Joel Mercer resided in Monte, Emanuel, Georgia.
  • In 1910, Joel Mercer resided in Sparks, Berrien, Georgia, USA.
  • Joel Mercer married Fannie Suggs, Leecie Edge, Linda Mercer, and had children including Arthur Mitchell Mercer, Bessie M Mercer, James E Mercer, Laverne Mercer, Lenna Mercer, Lexie Mercer, Marie Mercer, Troy Lois Mercer, William Henry Mercer, Willie Mercer, Winnie M Mercer.
  • Joel Mercer passed away in 1932 in Ellenton, Colquitt, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Joel Mercer
1877–1932
Birth Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Parents
James (Jim) L Mercer
1844–1910
Thomas, Georgia, United States
Rushia ("Ruth" J.) May
1841–1885
Warren County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Solomon ((Saul) Colon) Mercer
1815–1889
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Martha Robinson
1819–1862
Colquitt County, Georgia, USA
Stewart (Staten) May
1820–1901
Warren, Georgia, United States
Susannah (Panela) May
1820–1878
Warren, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Colen Mercer
1785–1850
Phereby Musselwhite
1784–1860
James Robinson
1798–1850
Martha Tillman
1800–1850
Jeremiah May
1779–1850
Lydia Hathaway
1789–1890
Samuel May
1796–1888
Jane Hilson
1794–1820
2nd-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
Nancy Meeks
1763–1815
Shadrack May
1760–1812
Thomas Hattaway
1730–1803
Elizabeth Creely
1754–1810
James May
1771–
Lydia
1780–

Joel Mercer's Descendants

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Joel Mercer (1877–28 May 1932) m. Linda Mercer (abt 1901–) m. Leecie Edge (28 May 1889–Oct 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

Joel Mercer's Timeline

7 Records

1877
1877
Birth of Joel Mercer in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1900
1900
Age 23
Joel Mercer resided here in Monte, Emanuel, Georgia
Monte, Emanuel, Georgia
1910
1910
Age 33
Joel Mercer resided here in Sparks, Berrien, Georgia, USA
Sparks, Berrien, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Joel Mercer resided here in Taylor, Bacon, Georgia
Taylor, Bacon, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 53
Joel Mercer resided here in Taylor, Bacon, Georgia
Taylor, Bacon, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 53
Joel Mercer resided here in Taylor, Bacon, Georgia
Taylor, Bacon, Georgia
1932
28 May 1932
Age 55
Death of Joel Mercer in Ellenton, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
Ellenton, Colquitt, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1927, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor, Bacon, Georgia; Roll: T625_233; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 642.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alapaha, Berrien, Georgia; Roll: T625_235; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 262
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 1145, Cook, Georgia; Roll: 349; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 229.0; FHL microfilm: 2340084
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylor, Bacon, Georgia; Roll: 336; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 496.0; FHL microfilm: 2340071.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sparks, Berrien, Georgia; Roll: T624_172; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1374185

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Monte, Emanuel, Georgia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sparks, Berrien, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sparks, Berrien, Georgia; Roll: T624_172; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1374185

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taylor, Bacon, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor, Bacon, Georgia; Roll: T625_233; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 642.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alapaha, Berrien, Georgia; Roll: T625_235; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 262

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Taylor, Bacon, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 1145, Cook, Georgia; Roll: 349; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 229.0; FHL microfilm: 2340084
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylor, Bacon, Georgia; Roll: 336; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 496.0; FHL microfilm: 2340071.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Taylor, Bacon, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylor, Bacon, Georgia; Roll: 336; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 496.0; FHL microfilm: 2340071.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1932
    Event Place: Ellenton, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1927, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998

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