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John William Mercer 1870–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1870

Birth Location: Smyth, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 Feb 1953

Death Location: Sulphur Springs Heights, Smyth County, Virginia, USA

Father: Jacob Mercer

Mother: Rachel Johnson

Spouse(s): Florence Ratliff

Children(s): Hazel Mercer, William Mercer, Edward Mercer, George Mercer, Edith Mercer

The story of John William Mercer began in 1870 in Smyth, Virginia, USA. In 1880, John William Mercer resided in Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia, USA. In 1900, John William Mercer resided in Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA. John William Mercer married Florence Ellen Ratliff, and had children including Edith Lareine Mercer, Edward Mercer, George E Mercer, Hazel Mercer, William A Mercer. John William Mercer passed away in 1953 in Sulphur Springs Heights, Smyth County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John William Mercer began in 1870 in Smyth, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, John William Mercer resided in Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, John William Mercer resided in Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA.
  • John William Mercer married Florence Ellen Ratliff, and had children including Edith Lareine Mercer, Edward Mercer, George E Mercer, Hazel Mercer, William A Mercer.
  • John William Mercer passed away in 1953 in Sulphur Springs Heights, Smyth County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Mercer
1842–1928
Birth Location: Wythe County, Virginia, USA
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Rachel Johnson
1841–1913
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Florence Ratliff
1876–1956
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
FR

Children(s)

Hazel Mercer
1900–1957
Birth Location: Virginia
HM
William Mercer
1903–
Birth Location: Smyth, Virginia, USA
WM
Edward Mercer
1895–1975
Birth Location: Smyth, Virginia
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George Mercer
1896–1975
Birth Location: Virginia
GM
Edith Mercer
1914–2013
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
EM

John Mercer's Ancestors

Self
John Mercer
1870–1953
Birth Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
Parents
Jacob Andrew Mercer
1842–1928
Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Rachel (W.) Johnson
1841–1913
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Mercer's Descendants

1.
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John (William) Mercer (20 Nov 1870–10 Feb 1953) m. Florence (Ellen) Ratliff (29 Jul 1876–19 May 1956)
  1. 1. Hazel Mercer 1900–1957 m. Daniel (C) Long 1883–
  2. 2. William (A) Mercer 1903–
  3. 3. Edward Mercer 1895–1975
  4. 4. George (E) Mercer 1896–1975 m. Leka (Lee) Rutherford 1897–1983
    1. 1. John (Edward Mercer) Sr. 1922–2000
    2. 2. Donald (Rutherford) Mercer 1924–1998
    3. 3. Harold (Scott) Mercer 1927–1983 m. Carnie (Jane) Mooney 1929–2015
  5. 5. Edith (Lareine) Mercer 1914–2013

John Mercer's Timeline

9 Records

1870
20 Nov 1870
Birth of John William Mercer in Smyth, Virginia, USA
Smyth, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
John William Mercer resided here in Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
John William Mercer resided here in Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
John William Mercer resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
John William Mercer resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
John William Mercer resided here in Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
John William Mercer resided here in Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia
Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 70
John William Mercer resided here in Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1953
10 Feb 1953
Age 83
Death of John William Mercer in Smyth, Virginia, USA
Smyth, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1870
    Event Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T627_4295; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 87-1
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 654
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 2461; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 566.0; FHL microfilm: 2342195
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Family History Film: 1255390; Page: 66A; Enumeration District: 083
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Family History Film: 1255390; Page: 54C; Enumeration District: 082
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1728; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1241728
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T624_1649; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1375662
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Family History Film: 1255390; Page: 66A; Enumeration District: 083
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Family History Film: 1255390; Page: 54C; Enumeration District: 082

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seven Mile Ford, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 1728; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1241728

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T624_1649; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1375662

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 654

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 2461; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 566.0; FHL microfilm: 2342195

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T627_4295; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 87-1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T627_4295; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 87-1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1953
    Event Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sulphur Springs Heights, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012
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