YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Joseph Henry Merritt 1908–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1908

Birth Location: Scott County, Missouri

Death Date: Jan 1963

Death Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Father: Charles Merritt

Mother: Bertha Halter

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1908, Joseph Henry Merritt entered the world in Scott County, Missouri, born to Charles Raymond Charley Merritt And Bertha Helen Halter. In 1910, Joseph Henry Merritt resided in Oran Ward 2, Scott, Missouri. In 1920, Joseph Henry Merritt resided in Kelso, Scott, Missouri. Joseph Henry Merritt passed away in 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Find more search results for Joseph Merritt
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

  • In 1908, Joseph Henry Merritt entered the world in Scott County, Missouri, born to Charles Raymond Charley Merritt And Bertha Helen Halter.
  • In 1910, Joseph Henry Merritt resided in Oran Ward 2, Scott, Missouri.
  • In 1920, Joseph Henry Merritt resided in Kelso, Scott, Missouri.
  • Joseph Henry Merritt passed away in 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Merritt
1908–1963
Birth Place: Scott County, Missouri
Parents
Charles Raymond "Charley" Merritt
1873–1930
Richwood, Missouri, USA
Bertha (Helen) Halter
1883–1962
Oran, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
William (Frank) Merritt
1835–1878
Kentucky, USA
Lydia (Ann) Hinton
1833–1921
Missouri
Ludwig ("Louis") Halter
1852–1933
Oran, Scott County, Missouri, USA
Elizabeth Klipfel
1857–1884
Masillon Stark County, Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Henry Halter
1824–1885
Lutzia Halter
1824–1886
Ignatz Klipfel
1827–1871
Theresia Ohlmann
1831–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anton Halter
1802–1878
Katrina Goengel
1808–
Romanus Halter
1792–1833
Gertrude Willwohl
1794–
Ignace Klipfel
1787–1834
Ursula Scheer
–1858

Joseph Merritt's Timeline

4 Records

1908
abt 1908
Birth of Joseph Henry Merritt in Scott County, Missouri
Scott County, Missouri
1910
1910
Age 2
Joseph Henry Merritt resided here in Oran Ward 2, Scott, Missouri
Oran Ward 2, Scott, Missouri
1920
1920
Age 12
Joseph Henry Merritt resided here in Kelso, Scott, Missouri
Kelso, Scott, Missouri
1963
Jan 1963
Age 55
Death of Joseph Henry Merritt in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1908
    Event Place: Scott County, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 500-07-6239; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kelso, Scott, Missouri; Roll: T625_962; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 189; Image: .
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oran Ward 2, Scott, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oran Ward 2, Scott, Missouri
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oran Ward 2, Scott, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kelso, Scott, Missouri
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kelso, Scott, Missouri; Roll: T625_962; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 189; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1963
    Event Place: St. Louis, Missouri

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