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Margaret MERRITT 1795–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1795

Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA

Death Date: 11 Aug 1850

Death Location: Sampson, NC USA

Father: Daniel MERRITT

Mother: Mary MURFREE

Spouse(s): Lewis BOWEN

Children(s): Daniel BOWEN, Durham BOWEN, Washington BOWEN, William BOWEN, Mary BOWEN

The story of Margaret MERRITT began in 1795 in Sampson, NC USA. Margaret MERRITT married Lewis Bowen, and had children including Daniel William Bowen, Durham Bowen, Mary Margarett Bowen, Washington Bowen, William Bowen. Margaret MERRITT passed away in 1850 in Sampson, NC USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Margaret MERRITT began in 1795 in Sampson, NC USA.
  • Margaret MERRITT married Lewis Bowen, and had children including Daniel William Bowen, Durham Bowen, Mary Margarett Bowen, Washington Bowen, William Bowen.
  • Margaret MERRITT passed away in 1850 in Sampson, NC USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel MERRITT
1763–1842
Birth Location: Delway, Sampson, NC USA
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Mary MURFREE
1778–1861
Birth Location: Sussex, VA USA
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Spouses(s)

Lewis BOWEN
1787–1861
Birth Location: Delway, Sampson, NC USA
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Children(s)

Daniel BOWEN
1812–1880
Birth Location: Burgaw, Pender, NC USA
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Durham BOWEN
1828–1900
Birth Location: Clinton, Sampson, NC USA
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Washington BOWEN
1830–
Birth Location: Taylors Bridge, Sampson, NC USA
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William BOWEN
1815–
Birth Location: Burgaw, Sampson, NC USA
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Mary BOWEN
1844–
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
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Margaret MERRITT's Ancestors

Self
Margaret MERRITT
1795–1850
Birth Place: Sampson, NC USA
Parents
Daniel MERRITT
1763–1842
Delway, Sampson, NC USA
Mary MURFREE
1778–1861
Sussex, VA USA
Grandparents
Capt (Robert MERRITT) Senator
1725–1793
Duplin, Sampson, NC USA
Maria (Elizabeth) SPIVEY
1727–
Floyd, GA, AMERICA
Sally BRICKELL
1757–1802
Murfreesboro, Hertford, NC, AMERICA
Great-Grandparents
Charles MERRITT
1678–1757
Elinor MARY
1683–1783
Lt. BRICKELL
1725–1788
Rachiel NOAILLES
1728–1770
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret MERRITT's Descendants

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Margaret MERRITT (1795–11 Aug 1850) m. Lewis BOWEN (1787–1861)
  1. 1. Daniel (William) BOWEN 1812–1880 m. Margaret (Ann) VANN 1820–1863 m. Mary (Ann) FRYER 1841–1926 m. Susan (Calvin) CALIEN 1822–1922
    1. 1. Marion (F) BOWEN 1860–1934
    2. 2. Daniel (K.) BOWEN 1842–1918 m. Edie ('Priscilla') SHAW 1855–1936
      1. 1. Marion (Pinkney) BOWEN 1874–1947 m. Gennette (Roberta) THOMPSON 1879–1951
        1. 1. Lonnie (Lee) BOWEN 1909–1962
        2. 2. Lucy (May) BOWEN 1906–1995
        3. 3. Marion (Tillman) BOWEN 1914–2004
        4. 4. Charlie (Hewitt) BOWEN 1916–1994
      2. 2. Mary (Virginia 'Jennie') BOWEN 1884–1911 m. Edgar (Hines) THOMPSON 1877–1943
        1. 1. William (Luther) THOMPSON 1905–1988 m. Clara (Cecil) BOWEN 1915–2000
        2. 2. Lona (Mae) THOMPSON 1908–1969
        3. 3. Thomas (Elmer 'Tommy') THOMPSON 1910–1970 m. Sarah (Ann) DYSON 1825–1912
        4. 4. Jesse THOMPSON 1907–1981
      3. 3. Dora BOWEN 1892–
      4. 4. Callie BOWEN 1889–
      5. 5. Andrew BOWEN 1882–1936
      6. 6. Malcom BOWEN 1885–
      7. 7. Lee BOWEN 1895–
    3. 3. Ann (Elizabeth) BOWEN 1842–1912
    4. 4. John (Wright) BOWEN 1846–1934
    5. 5. Elizabeth BOWEN 1858–1918
    6. 6. Albert (William) BOWEN 1856–1934 m. Effie (Annie) HAYES 1852–1910
      1. 1. William (Columbus 'Lummie') BOWEN 1879–1951 m. Mattie ('Maltie' Belvie) WALKER 1886–1977
        1. 1. Eva ('Berniece') BOWEN 1917–2005 m. Ralph (Glee) HARRELSON 1914–1991
        2. 2. Henry (Ferrell) BOWEN 1924–2008
        3. 3. William (Claude) BOWEN 1913–2010 m. Mary (Carrie) THOMPSON 1916–2008
        4. 4. David (Floyd) BOWEN 1930–2025 m. Charlene COLEMAN 1925–2002
        5. 5. Earl (Harten) BOWEN 1921–2011 m. Jesse (Marie) SMALL 1922– m. Bertha (Orene) BECK 1911–1984
        6. 6. Vera (Maude) BOWEN 1927–1927
      2. 2. Ervin (James) BOWEN 1882–1960 m. Hannah BULLARD 1886–
      3. 3. Melvin BOWEN 1885–1946 m. Delphia PENNY 1884–1948
        1. 1. M (Lee) BOWEN 1913–
        2. 2. Etta (M.) BOWEN 1911–
        3. 3. Hubert BOWEN 1918–
        4. 4. Walter BOWEN 1909–
      4. 4. Jack (Jasper) BOWEN 1875–1959 m. Martha (Maude) LYNN 1876–1925
        1. 1. Willard BOWEN 1917– m. Edith HARDEE 1919–2009
      5. 5. Janie BOWEN 1887–1971
      6. 6. Lizzie BOWEN 1877–1971 m. James ('Jim' Wiley) LYNN 1850–1922
        1. 1. James (Carl) LYNN 1899–1966 m. Wila (Mae) PRIDGEN 1905–1997
        2. 2. Earl LYNN 1900–1900
        3. 3. Gladys LYNN 1906–1971 m. Samuel (Bruce) WORRELL 1897–1968
      7. 7. Nellie (R) BOWEN 1890–1956 m. Thom (Lee) BRIGHT 1888–1943 m. Elven (Cordell) SPIVEY 1909–
        1. 1. Thom (Lee BRIGHT) Jr. 1917–1998
      8. 8. Benjamin (Franklin) BOWEN 1893–1975 m. Mabel FISHER 1896–1989
      9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) BOWEN 1882–1941 m. Warren (Pinkney) SPIVEY 1874–1923
      10. 10. Clyda BOWEN 1888–1973 m. Jesse (J) BOWEN 1891–
        1. 1. Mildred (Eunice) BOWEN 1922–
        2. 2. Annie (Ruth) BOWEN 1916–
        3. 3. Brooks BOWEN 1926–
        4. 4. Andell BOWEN 1924–
      11. 11. Ernie BOWEN 1890–
      12. 12. Katie (S) BOWEN 1896–1981 m. Dessie (McLaurin) POSTON 1895–1948
        1. 1. Lela (Mae Carolyn) POSTON 1923–1993
        2. 2. Albert (Leon) POSTON 1930–
        3. 3. Dessie (Leroy) POSTON 1925–1991
        4. 4. Ora (Lee) POSTON 1920–1988
    7. 7. Edward (Franklin) BOWEN 1850–1920 m. Helen (Drucilla) SHAW 1853–
      1. 1. James (Solomon) BOWEN 1887–1949
      2. 2. Emma (Lee) BOWEN 1881–1928 m. David ('Dave' Edward HARRELSON) Rev 1882–1938
        1. 1. Valton (David) HARRELSON 1910–1974
        2. 2. Gracy (Normea) HARRELSON 1916–1993
        3. 3. Joseph (Wade) HARRELSON 1914–2001
        4. 4. Henry (Elmore) HARRELSON 1907–1964 m. Nellie (Odessa) BASS 1913–1991
        5. 5. James (Edward) HARRELSON 1909–1969 m. Mattie (Lee) WALKER 1911–2004
        6. 6. Frank (Braswell) HARRELSON 1919–2001
        7. 7. Janie (Lee) HARRELSON 1904–1964 m. Jessie FUSSELL 1909–
      3. 3. Daniel (Elery) BOWEN 1887–1950
      4. 4. Mary (Margarett) BOWEN 1877–
      5. 5. Callie (Missouri) BOWEN 1879– m. Robert (Jackson 'Bob') MERRITT 1876–1936
        1. 1. Benjamin ('Bennie') MERRITT 1908–
        2. 2. Joseph ('Joe') MERRITT 1906–
        3. 3. Helen (Elizabeth) MERRITT 1903–1991
        4. 4. Robert (Franklin 'Frankie') MERRITT 1903–
      6. 6. Carrie BOWEN 1897–1919
      7. 7. Mattie BOWEN 1889–
      8. 8. Clarence (Franklin) BOWEN 1892–1984
      9. 9. Earnest (Garland) BOWEN 1897– m. Chellie BOWEN 1906–
        1. 1. Garland BOWEN 1919–
        2. 2. Howard BOWEN 1926–
        3. 3. Clifton BOWEN 1922–
    8. 8. Burrell (Richard) BOWEN 1863–1924 m. Nancy (Fidell) SHAW 1868–1935
      1. 1. Letha BOWEN 1903–
      2. 2. Lillie BOWEN 1893–
      3. 3. Lessie BOWEN 1896–
      4. 4. Eddie BOWEN 1894–1975
      5. 5. Lucy (Ann) BOWEN 1900–1958 m. Grady (Lester) KINLAW 1894–1958
      6. 6. Laua BOWEN 1898–
      7. 7. Alma (Alice) BOWEN 1907–1991 m. Holland (McNeil) HUGHES 1905–1988
      8. 8. John (Willie) BOWEN 1888–
      9. 9. Mary BOWEN 1905–1969
      10. 10. John BOWEN 1889–1968
      11. 11. Lena (O) BOWEN 1897–1918 m. Chancie WALKER 1895–1972
        1. 1. Clara (Faye) WALKER 1923–1992
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Lee) WALKER 1927–2007 m. Harry (William) PAYNE 1925–1998
        3. 3. Ethel (Marie) WALKER 1929–2010
    9. 9. Melton BOWEN 1868–1926 m. Missouri ALLEN 1871–
      1. 1. Edna BOWEN 1899–1949
      2. 2. Sylvan (Talmadge) BOWEN 1912–1965
      3. 3. Elizabeth BOWEN 1903–
      4. 4. Emory (Allen) BOWEN 1894–1974
      5. 5. Jesse (J) BOWEN 1891– m. Clyda BOWEN 1888–1973
      6. 6. Daniel BOWEN 1896–1961
      7. 7. Homer BOWEN 1905–1965
    10. 10. Forney BOWEN 1875– m. Ora BOWEN 1881–
      1. 1. Forney (H) BOWEN 1908–
      2. 2. Pearley (M) BOWEN 1897–
      3. 3. Oradell BOWEN 1903–
      4. 4. Belle BOWEN 1901–
      5. 5. Pensie BOWEN 1905–
      6. 6. Etta (Mae) BOWEN 1900– m. Arthur CAULDER 1925–
        1. 1. Walneta CAULDER 1925–2013 m. David (Eliga) GODWIN 1920–1986
    11. 11. John (H) BOWEN 1853–
    12. 12. C (F) BOWEN 1850–
  2. 2. Durham BOWEN 1828–1900 m. Adeline SELLERS 1835–1900
    1. 1. Jerome BOWEN 1867–1900
    2. 2. Jane BOWEN 1860–
    3. 3. D. (George) BOWEN 1861–1927
    4. 4. Adda BOWEN 1866–
    5. 5. James (Durham) BOWEN 1870–1941
      1. 1. Nellie (Florence) BOWEN 1897–1947
    6. 6. John BOWEN 1858–
  3. 3. Washington BOWEN 1830– m. Eliza UNKNOWN 1824–
    1. 1. George (Tate) BOWEN 1866–1926
  4. 4. William BOWEN 1815–
  5. 5. Mary (Margarett) BOWEN 1844–

Margaret MERRITT's Timeline

2 Records

1795
1795
Birth of Margaret MERRITT in Sampson, NC USA
Sampson, NC USA
1850
11 Aug 1850
Age 55
Death of Margaret MERRITT in Sampson, NC USA
Sampson, NC USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Sampson, NC USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1850
    Event Place: Sampson, NC USA
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