YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Grant Merrill 1915–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 SEP 1915

Birth Location: Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho

Death Date: 31 Jan 1997

Death Location: Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho

Father: Ambrose Merrill

Mother: Estella Ipsen

Spouse(s): Millicent Orgill

Children(s): Cheri Merrill

The story of John Grant Merrill began in 1915 in Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho. In 1920, John Grant Merrill resided in Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho. John Grant Merrill married Millicent Jane Orgill, and had children including Carla Merrill, Cheri Deane Merrill, James Merrill, Margaret Merrill. John Grant Merrill passed away in 1997 in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho.

Find more search results for John Merrill
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

  • The story of John Grant Merrill began in 1915 in Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
  • In 1920, John Grant Merrill resided in Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho.
  • John Grant Merrill married Millicent Jane Orgill, and had children including Carla Merrill, Cheri Deane Merrill, James Merrill, Margaret Merrill.
  • John Grant Merrill passed away in 1997 in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Merrill's Ancestors

Self
John Merrill
1915–1997
Birth Place: Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho
Parents
Ambrose Dunn Merrill
1880–1922
Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho
Estella (H) Ipsen
1879–1966
Mantua, Box Elder County, Utah
Grandparents
Jedediah (Grant) Merrill
1857–1935
Farmington, Davis County, Utah
Harriet (Amelia) Dunn
1860–1933
North Ogden, Weber County, Utah
John (Peter) Ibsen
1856–1937
Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah
Caroline (Margarethe) Larsen
1858–1952
Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah
Great-Grandparents
Philemon Merrill
1810–1904
Mary Smith
1833–1871
John Dunn
1832–1919
Julia McGuire
1836–1920
Lars Larsen
1833–1884
Karen Jensen
1836–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Merrill's Descendants

1.
JM
John (Grant) Merrill (27 SEP 1915–31 Jan 1997) m. Millicent (Jane) Orgill (19 JUL 1918–2 NOV 2007)
  1. 1. Cheri (Deane) Merrill 1936–1972 m. Carl (Leonard) Oberg 1938–1981 m. Roger (Charles) Ericksen 1936–1961

John Merrill's Timeline

4 Records

1915
27 SEP 1915
Birth of John Grant Merrill in Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho
Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho
1920
1920
Age 5
John Grant Merrill resided here in Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho
Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho
1997
31 JAN 1997
Age 82
Death of John Grant Merrill in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, USA
Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, USA
1997
31 Jan 1997
Age 82
Death of John Grant Merrill in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho
Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 SEP 1915
    Event Place: Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 712-07-2280; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: T625_287; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 57; Image: 866.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: T625_287; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 57; Image: 866.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 JAN 1997
    Event Place: Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1997
    Event Place: Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 712-07-2280; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951.

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