YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Andrew Mercer 1919–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Sep 1919

Birth Location: Flatwoods, Perry, Tennessee

Death Date: 22 Dec 2007

Death Location: Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA

Father: Jessie Mercer

Mother: Myrtle Whitwell

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

John Andrew Mercer was born in 1919 in Flatwoods, Perry, Tennessee, the child of Jessie Thomas Mercer And Myrtle Lee Whitwell. In 1930, John Andrew Mercer resided in District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, John Andrew Mercer resided in Rural, Gibson, Tennessee. John Andrew Mercer passed away in 2007 in Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for John Mercer
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

  • John Andrew Mercer was born in 1919 in Flatwoods, Perry, Tennessee, the child of Jessie Thomas Mercer And Myrtle Lee Whitwell.
  • In 1930, John Andrew Mercer resided in District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, John Andrew Mercer resided in Rural, Gibson, Tennessee.
  • John Andrew Mercer passed away in 2007 in Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Mercer's Ancestors

Self
John Mercer
1919–2007
Birth Place: Flatwoods, Perry, Tennessee
Parents
Jessie Thomas Mercer
1893–1965
Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Myrtle (Lee) Whitwell
1890–1959
Perry, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (Allen) Mercer
1873–1951
Leitchfield, Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Frances) Wilson
1875–1906
Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, United States
Andrew (Jackson) Whitwell
1860–1897
Perry County, Tennessee, USA
Permelia (Nancy Nan) Kirk
1867–1946
Perry County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Mercer
1854–1915
Nancy Decker
1854–1931
Samuel Wilson
1838–1935
Mary Wilkerson
1838–1907
Thomas Whitwell
1826–1901
Melissa Ward
1828–1890
James Kirk
1828–
Lucinda Grimmet
1832–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pleasant Whitwell
1803–1875
Margaret Anderson
1801–1877
Nathan Jr
1803–1852
Mary Whitwell
1811–1860

John Mercer's Timeline

5 Records

1919
26 Sep 1919
Birth of John Andrew Mercer in Flatwoods, Perry, Tennessee
Flatwoods, Perry, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 11
John Andrew Mercer resided here in District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
John Andrew Mercer resided here in Rural, Gibson, Tennessee
Rural, Gibson, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 21
John Andrew Mercer resided here in Civil District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
2007
22 Dec 2007
Age 88
Death of John Andrew Mercer in Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1919
    Event Place: Flatwoods, Perry, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03893; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 27-43
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 21, Gibson, Tennessee; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 2341982

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 21, Gibson, Tennessee; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 2341982

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Gibson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03893; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 27-43

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03893; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 27-43

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 2007
    Event Place: Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA

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