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Mary Polly Ella Merritt 1822–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Mar 1822

Birth Location: Alabama, United States

Death Date: 29 Sep 1905

Death Location: Marion Co, Mississippi, United States

Father: Robert Merritt

Mother: Sarah (speclative)

Spouse(s): John Crawley

Children(s): Malisia Sumrall, Melissa Sumrall, Melissa Crawley, Mathilda Crawley, Armedia Crawley

In 1822, Mary Polly Ella Merritt entered the world in Alabama, United States, born to Robert Samuel Merritt And Sarah Elizabeth Turner Speclative. In 1850, Mary Polly Ella Merritt resided in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, Mary Polly Ella Merritt resided in Marion, Mississippi, USA. Mary Polly Ella Merritt married John Jack Crawley, John H Crawley, and had children including Armedia Crawley, Malisia Sumrall, Mathilda Crawley, Melissa Crawley, Melissa Sumrall. Mary Polly Ella Merritt passed away in 1905 in Marion Co, Mississippi, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Mary Polly Ella Merritt entered the world in Alabama, United States, born to Robert Samuel Merritt And Sarah Elizabeth Turner Speclative.
  • In 1850, Mary Polly Ella Merritt resided in Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, Mary Polly Ella Merritt resided in Marion, Mississippi, USA.
  • Mary Polly Ella Merritt married John Jack Crawley, John H Crawley, and had children including Armedia Crawley, Malisia Sumrall, Mathilda Crawley, Melissa Crawley, Melissa Sumrall.
  • Mary Polly Ella Merritt passed away in 1905 in Marion Co, Mississippi, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Merritt
1753–1835
Birth Location: Carolina, British Colonial America
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Sarah (speclative)
1755–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

John Crawley
1821–1892
Birth Location: Greene, Mississippi, United States
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Children(s)

Malisia Sumrall
1854–1920
Birth Location: Marion, Mississippi, United States
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Melissa Sumrall
1856–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Melissa Crawley
1847–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Mathilda Crawley
1852–
Birth Location: Mississippi
MC
Armedia Crawley
1843–
Birth Location: Mississippi
AC

Mary Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Mary Merritt
1822–1905
Birth Place: Alabama, United States
Parents
Robert Samuel Merritt
1753–1835
Carolina, British Colonial America
Sarah (Elizabeth Turner) (speclative)
1755–
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Merritt's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Polly Ella) Merritt (18 Mar 1822–29 Sep 1905) m. John ((Jack)) Crawley (1821–Feb 22, 1892)
  1. 1. Malisia Sumrall 1854–1920 m. Thos (L) Sumrall 1854–1916 m. George Owen 1843– m. George Owen 1843–
    1. 1. Lizzie Sumrall 1884–1959
    2. 2. Angeline Sumrall 1886–
    3. 3. Hines 1888–1962 m. William (Henry "Buddy") Hines 1868–1960
      1. 1. Myrtis Hines 1901–
      2. 2. Jason Hines 1903–
      3. 3. Willie Hines 1905–
      4. 4. Leonard Hines 1930–2003
    4. 4. Alice Sumrall 1890–
    5. 5. Elizabeth Jenkins 1884–1959
    6. 6. Angeline Sumrall 1886–
    7. 7. Alice Sumrall 1890–1965
    8. 8. Nettie Jenkins 1882–1961 m. Andrew Jenkins 1882–1915 m. Eli Jenkins 1877–1958 m. Frank Bedwell 1851–1924 m. W (Ab) Jenkins 1877– m. William (Acey) Jenkins 1873–1950
      1. 1. Macle (Levette) Pittman 1909–1991 m. Toxie (Hall) Pittman 1909–1999
        1. 1. Monette Massingale 1936–2009 m. Fred (Clemouth) Sylvester 1924–2005
        2. 2. Barney Pittman 1934–2011 m. Edith (Earline Johnson) Pittman 1939–2012 m. Francibell (Padilla) Wood 1931–2015
        3. 3. Pauline Lott 1930–2015 m. John Lott 1924–1990
        4. 4. Edward (Dale) Pittman 1940–2019 m. Dovie Bullock 1923–2015 m. Eunice (Viola Johnson) Pittman 1940–2011
        5. 5. Edwena (Pittman) McNabb 1929–2008
        6. 6. Lanell Stampley 1944–
        7. 7. Evy (Lee) Pittman 1933–1969 m. Douglas (Ray) Robbins 1932–2001
      2. 2. Viola Jenkins 1906–
      3. 3. Flora (Estellar "Stella" Jenkins) Pittman 1907–1978 m. Marshal Pithman 1898–1985
        1. 1. Mack Pittman 1931–2015
        2. 2. Elois Pounds 1928–2013
        3. 3. Sherely (Von) Pittman 1937–1962
        4. 4. Mack Pittman 1931–2015
        5. 5. Ervin Pittman 1931–1989
        6. 6. Williard (Oneal) Pittman 1925–2003 m. Lexie M. 1919–1997
        7. 7. Kathleen Seal 1927–2010
        8. 8. Eloise Pittman 1928–2013
        9. 9. Sherley (Von) Pittman 1937–1962
        10. 10. Lyndoris Pittman 1935–1936
        11. 11. Kathleen (Pittman) Seal 1927–2010
        12. 12. Mack Pittman 1931–2015
        13. 13. Ervin Pittman 1931–1989
      4. 4. Ban Jenkins 1915–
      5. 5. Coil Jenkins 1915–
      6. 6. Viola Jenkins 1906–
      7. 7. Ester (Vilonie) Jenkins 1905–1942
      8. 8. Talmadge Jenkins 1920–
      9. 9. Coyle Jenkins 1914–
      10. 10. Talmage Jenkins 1920–1992
      11. 11. Van Jenkins 1914–
      12. 12. Coyle Jenkins 1914–
      13. 13. Vilanna Jenkins 1906– m. Alvin Pittman 1892– m. Johnnie (D) Martin 1873–
        1. 1. Aleen (M) Pittman 1925–
      14. 14. Lela Jenkins 1913–1998 m. William (Esco) Carnegie 1901–
      15. 15. Coil Jenkins 1915–
      16. 16. Carl (Toy) Jenkins 1914–1999
      17. 17. Lonia Pittman 1905–1942
      18. 18. Coyle Jenkins 1914–
      19. 19. Enett Jenkins 1910–
      20. 20. Viola Jenkins 1906–
      21. 21. Lelia (Mae S) Jenkins 1912–1998
      22. 22. Van Jenkins 1914–1983
      23. 23. Esther (Vilona "Lona") Jenkins 1905–1942
      24. 24. Coyle Jenkins 1915–1983
      25. 25. William (Talmadge) Jenkins 1919–1992
      26. 26. Enett Jenkins 1910–
      27. 27. Ester (Vilonie) Jenkins 1905–1942
      28. 28. Carl (Toy) Jenkins 1914–1999
      29. 29. Frona (Estellar) Jenkins 1907–1978
      30. 30. Viola Jenkins 1906–
      31. 31. Ban Jenkins 1915–1921
    9. 9. Alice Sumrall 1890–
    10. 10. Lizzie Sumrall 1884–1959
    11. 11. Angeline Sumrall 1886–
    12. 12. Missouri Sumrall 1889–1962
  2. 2. Melissa Sumrall 1856–
  3. 3. Melissa Crawley 1847–
  4. 4. Mathilda Crawley 1852–
  5. 5. Armedia Crawley 1843–

Mary Merritt's Timeline

8 Records

1822
18 Mar 1822
Birth of Mary Polly Ella Merritt in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 28
Mary Polly Ella Merritt resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Mary Polly Ella Merritt resided here in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Mary Polly Ella Merritt resided here in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Mary Polly Ella Merritt resided here in Carleys, Marion, Mississippi, USA
Carleys, Marion, Mississippi, USA
1885
5 Nov 1885
Age 63
Mary Polly Ella Merritt was married in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 78
Mary Polly Ella Merritt resided here in Slade, Marion, Mississippi, USA
Slade, Marion, Mississippi, USA
1905
29 Sep 1905
Age 83
Death of Mary Polly Ella Merritt in Marion Co, Mississippi, United States
Marion Co, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1822
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Carleys, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 656; Page: 288D; Enumeration District: 131
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Mississippi; Roll: M593_739; Page: 312A; Family History Library Film: 552238
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Slade, Marion, Mississippi; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240819
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marion, Mississippi; Page: 965; Family History Library Film: 803586
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Mississippi; Roll: M432_374; Page: 11B; Image: 27
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1885
    Event Place: Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Mississippi; Roll: M432_374; Page: 11B; Image: 27

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marion, Mississippi; Page: 965; Family History Library Film: 803586

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Mississippi; Roll: M593_739; Page: 312A; Family History Library Film: 552238

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Carleys, Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Carleys, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 656; Page: 288D; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Slade, Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Slade, Marion, Mississippi; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240819

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1905
    Event Place: Marion Co, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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