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Mary Elinor Mercer 1839–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1839

Birth Location: Ohio, USA

Death Date: 1910

Death Location: Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William *

Mother: Jane (Musser)

Spouse(s): James Brown

Children(s): Flora Brown, George Brown, Jennie Brown

In 1839, Mary Elinor Mercer entered the world in Ohio, USA, born to William Henry Musser And Jane Simpson Musser. In 1850, Mary Elinor Mercer resided in Newton, Trumbull, Ohio, USA. In 1860, Mary Elinor Mercer resided in Mount Union, Mount Union, Stark, Ohio, USA. Mary Elinor Mercer married James E Brown, and had children including Flora M Brown, George Edward Brown, Jennie Brown. Mary Elinor Mercer passed away in 1910 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1839, Mary Elinor Mercer entered the world in Ohio, USA, born to William Henry Musser And Jane Simpson Musser.
  • In 1850, Mary Elinor Mercer resided in Newton, Trumbull, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, Mary Elinor Mercer resided in Mount Union, Mount Union, Stark, Ohio, USA.
  • Mary Elinor Mercer married James E Brown, and had children including Flora M Brown, George Edward Brown, Jennie Brown.
  • Mary Elinor Mercer passed away in 1910 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Mary Mercer
1839–1910
Birth Place: Ohio, USA
Parents
William Henry Musser *
1817–1876
Marietta, Washington, Ohio, United States
Jane (Simpson) (Musser)
1820–1851
Ohio, United States
Grandparents
John Musser
1795–1875
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Mercer's Descendants

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Mary (Elinor) Mercer (Jun 1839–1910) m. James (E) Brown (1836–)
  1. 1. Flora (M) Brown 1874–
  2. 2. George (- Edward) Brown 1862–1892 m. Lizzie (Luella) Eaton 1865–
  3. 3. Jennie Brown 1860–1913

Mary Mercer's Timeline

10 Records

1839
Jun 1839
Birth of Mary Elinor Mercer in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 11
Mary Elinor Mercer resided here in Newton, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Newton, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
Mary Elinor Mercer resided here in Mount Union, Mount Union, Stark, Ohio, USA
Mount Union, Mount Union, Stark, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 31
Mary Elinor Mercer resided here in Galesburg, Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA
Galesburg, Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 41
Mary Elinor Mercer resided here in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA
Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
Mary Elinor Mercer resided here in Galesburg Ward 1, Knox, Illinois, USA
Galesburg Ward 1, Knox, Illinois, USA
1904
Abt 1904
Age 65
Mary Elinor Mercer resided here in Liberty Township, Adams County, Illinois
Liberty Township, Adams County, Illinois
1910
1910
Age 71
Mary Elinor Mercer resided here in Riverside Ward 3, Riverside, California, USA
Riverside Ward 3, Riverside, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 71
Death of Mary Elinor Mercer in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1911
13 Nov 1911
Age 72
Mary Elinor Mercer - Probate in Adams, Illinois, USA
Adams, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1839
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Galesburg, Knox, Illinois; Roll: 220; Page: 68c; Enumeration District: 130
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Galesburg, Knox, Illinois; Roll: M593_240; Page: 82A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Mount Union, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1038; Page: 510; Family History Library Film
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Riverside Ward 3, Riverside, California; Roll: T624_91; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374104
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Newton, Trumbull, Ohio; Roll: 733; Page: 153b
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Newton, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Newton, Trumbull, Ohio; Roll: 733; Page: 153b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mount Union, Mount Union, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Mount Union, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1038; Page: 510; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Galesburg, Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Galesburg, Knox, Illinois; Roll: M593_240; Page: 82A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Galesburg, Knox, Illinois; Roll: 220; Page: 68c; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Galesburg Ward 1, Knox, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1904
    Event Place: Liberty Township, Adams County, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Original Wills and Probate Papers, Ca. 1836-1922, 1930, 1933; Partial Index, V. 1, 1909-1951; Author: Illinois. County Court (Adams County)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Riverside Ward 3, Riverside, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Riverside Ward 3, Riverside, California; Roll: T624_91; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374104

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Original Wills and Probate Papers, Ca. 1836-1922, 1930, 1933; Partial Index, V. 1, 1909-1951; Author: Illinois. County Court (Adams County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1911
    Event Place: Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Original Wills and Probate Papers, Ca. 1836-1922, 1930, 1933; Partial Index, V. 1, 1909-1951; Author: Illinois. County Court (Adams County)

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