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John Calvin Mercer 1868–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1868

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 12 Feb 1936

Death Location: Rising Star, Eastland, Texas, USA

Father: James Mercer

Mother: Malinda Johns

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The story of John Calvin Mercer began in 1868 in Tennessee. In 1870, John Calvin Mercer resided in District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, John Calvin Mercer resided in District 25, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA. John Calvin Mercer passed away in 1936 in Rising Star, Eastland, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Calvin Mercer began in 1868 in Tennessee.
  • In 1870, John Calvin Mercer resided in District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, John Calvin Mercer resided in District 25, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA.
  • John Calvin Mercer passed away in 1936 in Rising Star, Eastland, Texas, USA.

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John Mercer's Ancestors

Self
John Mercer
1868–1936
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
James E Mercer
1844–1929
Tennessee, USA
Malinda (J.) Johns
1848–
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (W) Johns
1820–1893
Knox County, Tennessee, United States
Mary (E.) Baker
1818–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr
1776–1850
Nancy B
1790–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zephaniah Sr.
1750–1830
Margaret Loftin
1752–1830
Barbara Miller
1770–1848

John Mercer's Timeline

4 Records

1868
29 Oct 1868
Birth of John Calvin Mercer in Tennessee
Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 2
John Calvin Mercer resided here in District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
John Calvin Mercer resided here in District 25, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
District 25, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
1936
12 Feb 1936
Age 68
Death of John Calvin Mercer in Rising Star, Eastland, Texas, USA
Rising Star, Eastland, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1868
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 25, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: 1276; Page: 363A; Enumeration District: 207
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 408B; Family History Library Film: 553014

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 408B; Family History Library Film: 553014

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 25, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 25, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: 1276; Page: 363A; Enumeration District: 207

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rising Star, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1936
    Event Place: Rising Star, Eastland, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

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