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John A Merrill 1871–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1871

Birth Location: China, Kennebec, Maine, USA

Death Date: 1941

Death Location: Maine, USA

Father: Asa Merrill

Mother: Maria Burrill

Spouse(s): Geneva Whitaker

Children(s): John Merrill

The story of John A Merrill began in 1871 in China, Kennebec, Maine, USA. In 1880, John A Merrill resided in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA. In 1900, John A Merrill resided in Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA. John A Merrill married Geneva Whitaker, and had children including John Vacay Merrill. John A Merrill passed away in 1941 in Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John A Merrill began in 1871 in China, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • In 1880, John A Merrill resided in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • In 1900, John A Merrill resided in Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA.
  • John A Merrill married Geneva Whitaker, and had children including John Vacay Merrill.
  • John A Merrill passed away in 1941 in Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Asa Merrill
1845–1923
Birth Location: Windsor, Kennebec, Maine, USA
AM
Maria Burrill
1845–1885
Birth Location: China, Kennebec, Maine, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Geneva Whitaker
1870–1960
Birth Location: Cumberland, Maine, USA
GW

Children(s)

John Merrill
1902–
Birth Location: Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA
JM

John Merrill's Ancestors

Self
John Merrill
1871–1941
Birth Place: China, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Parents
Asa C Merrill
1845–1923
Windsor, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Maria (C) Burrill
1845–1885
China, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Merrill's Descendants

1.
JM
John (A) Merrill (Feb 1871–1941) m. Geneva Whitaker (18 Dec 1870–Abt. 1960)
  1. 1. John (Vacay) Merrill 1902–

John Merrill's Timeline

8 Records

1871
Feb 1871
Birth of John A Merrill in China, Kennebec, Maine, USA
China, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
John A Merrill resided here in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
John A Merrill resided here in Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
John A Merrill resided here in China, Kennebec, Maine, USA
China, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
John A Merrill resided here in Liberty, Waldo, Maine, USA
Liberty, Waldo, Maine, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
John A Merrill resided here in Liberty, Waldo, Maine
Liberty, Waldo, Maine
1940
1940
Age 69
John A Merrill resided here in Liberty, Waldo, Maine, USA
Liberty, Waldo, Maine, USA
1941
1941
Age 70
Death of John A Merrill in Maine, USA
Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1871
    Event Place: China, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1922, Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; 1892-1907 Vital Records; Roll Number: 39
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Waldo, Maine; Roll: m-t0627-01493; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 14-15
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: China, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: T625_643; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 49
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Liberty, Waldo, Maine; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340575
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 481; Page: 91D; Enumeration District: 085
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newport, Penobscot, Maine; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240598

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 481; Page: 91D; Enumeration District: 085

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newport, Penobscot, Maine; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240598

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: China, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: China, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: T625_643; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 49

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Liberty, Waldo, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Liberty, Waldo, Maine; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340575

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Liberty, Waldo, Maine
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Waldo, Maine; Roll: m-t0627-01493; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 14-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Liberty, Waldo, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Waldo, Maine; Roll: m-t0627-01493; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 14-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: N Vassalboro, ME
    Record Source: Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1996

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: N Vassalboro, Maine
    Record Source: Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1985

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Maine, USA
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