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John Lenord Merrill 1866–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1866

Birth Location: Orange, Essex, New Jersey

Death Date: Dec 1949

Death Location: Manhattan, Kings, New York, United States

Father: John Merrill

Mother: Elizabeth Balch

Spouse(s): Grace Merrill

Children(s): John Jr, Robert Merrill

In 1866, John Lenord Merrill entered the world in Orange, Essex, New Jersey, born to John Leonard Merrill And Elizabeth Tappan Balch. In 1880, John Lenord Merrill resided in East Orange, Essex, New Jersey, United States. In 1900, John Lenord Merrill resided in New York City, Kings, New York. John Lenord Merrill married Grace Merrill, and had children including John Lenord Merrill Jr, Robert Dodge Merrill. John Lenord Merrill passed away in 1949 in Manhattan, Kings, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1866, John Lenord Merrill entered the world in Orange, Essex, New Jersey, born to John Leonard Merrill And Elizabeth Tappan Balch.
  • In 1880, John Lenord Merrill resided in East Orange, Essex, New Jersey, United States.
  • In 1900, John Lenord Merrill resided in New York City, Kings, New York.
  • John Lenord Merrill married Grace Merrill, and had children including John Lenord Merrill Jr, Robert Dodge Merrill.
  • John Lenord Merrill passed away in 1949 in Manhattan, Kings, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Merrill
1824–1903
Birth Location: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Elizabeth Balch
1832–1924
Birth Location: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Grace Merrill
1877–
Birth Location: New York
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Children(s)

John Jr
1902–
Birth Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Robert Merrill
1904–
Birth Location: New Jersey
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John Merrill's Ancestors

Self
John Merrill
1866–1949
Birth Place: Orange, Essex, New Jersey
Parents
John Leonard Merrill
1824–1903
Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth (Tappan) Balch
1832–1924
Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John (A M) Merrill
1793–1861
Newbury, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Dodge
1796–1870
Newburyport, Massachusetts
John Balch
1803–1871
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Tappan
1804–1833
Great-Grandparents
Orlando Merrill
1763–1855
Hannah Poor
1765–1802
Robert Esquire
1775–1819
Elizabeth Wade
1775–1863
John Balch
1761–1836
Eunice Bartlett
1763–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Dodge
1743–1823
Mary Boardman
1742–1824

John Merrill's Descendants

1.
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John (Lenord) Merrill (17 Sep 1866–Dec 1949) m. Grace Merrill (1 Jan 1877–)
  1. 1. John (Lenord Merrill) Jr 1902–
  2. 2. Robert (Dodge) Merrill 1904– m. Dorothy Merrill 1905–

John Merrill's Timeline

10 Records

1866
17 Sep 1866
Birth of John Lenord Merrill in Orange, Essex, New Jersey
Orange, Essex, New Jersey
1880
1880
Age 14
John Lenord Merrill resided here in East Orange, Essex, New Jersey, United States
East Orange, Essex, New Jersey, United States
1900
1900
Age 34
John Lenord Merrill resided here in New York City, Kings, New York
New York City, Kings, New York
1910
1910
Age 44
John Lenord Merrill resided here in East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey
East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey
1920
1920
Age 54
John Lenord Merrill resided here in East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey
East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey
1920
abt 1920
Age 54
John Lenord Merrill resided here
None
1922
abt 1922
Age 56
John Lenord Merrill resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 64
John Lenord Merrill resided here in Manhattan, New York, New York
Manhattan, New York, New York
1933
abt 1933
Age 67
John Lenord Merrill resided here
None
1949
Dec 1949
Age 83
Death of John Lenord Merrill in Manhattan, Kings, New York, United States
Manhattan, Kings, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1866
    Event Place: Orange, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications
    [2] U.S. Passport Applications
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [5] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [6] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1029; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31; Image: .
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1567; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 561; Image: 389.0.
    [9] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Orange, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 780; Family History Film: 1254780; Page: 465C; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 0191.
    [10] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1934; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_5450; Line: 16; List number: .
    [11] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2929; Line: 1; List number: .
    [12] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2975; Line: 17; List number: .
    [13] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1923; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_3365; Line: 1; List number: .
    [14] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 20, Kings, New York; Roll: T623_1057; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 319.
    [15] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Orange, Essex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Orange, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 780; Family History Film: 1254780; Page: 465C; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 0191.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New York City, Kings, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 20, Kings, New York; Roll: T623_1057; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 319.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Orange Ward 2, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1029; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1920
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2975; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1921
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2929; Line: 1; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2975; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1922
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1923; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_3365; Line: 1; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1923
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1923; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_3365; Line: 1; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1567; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 561; Image: 389.0.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1933
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1934; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_5450; Line: 16; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1934
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1934; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_5450; Line: 16; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Cristobal, Canal Zone, Panama
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2929; Line: 1; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Hamilton, Bermuda
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1934; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_5450; Line: 16; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Southampton
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2975; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: East Orange, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1949
    Event Place: Manhattan, Kings, New York, United States
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