YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Mary Merritt 1860–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: about 1860

Birth Location: Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 12 Dec 1939

Death Location: Lynnville, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Isaac Merritt

Mother: Mary Trigg

Spouse(s): Albert Shaw

Children(s): Albert Shaw, Hannah Shaw, Geo Shaw, James Shaw, Mary Shaw, Charles Shaw, Louis Shaw

Mary Merritt was born in 1860 in Ontario, Canada, the child of Isaac Merritt And Mary Ann Trigg. In 1881, Mary Merritt resided in Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada. In 1891, Mary Merritt resided in Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada. Mary Merritt married Albert Shaw, and had children including Albert Allen Shaw, Charles W Shaw, Geo R Shaw, Hannah I Shaw, James E Shaw, Louis Everett Shaw, Mary E Shaw. Mary Merritt passed away in 1939 in Lynnville, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.

Find more search results for Mary Merritt
MM

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

  • Mary Merritt was born in 1860 in Ontario, Canada, the child of Isaac Merritt And Mary Ann Trigg.
  • In 1881, Mary Merritt resided in Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1891, Mary Merritt resided in Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada.
  • Mary Merritt married Albert Shaw, and had children including Albert Allen Shaw, Charles W Shaw, Geo R Shaw, Hannah I Shaw, James E Shaw, Louis Everett Shaw, Mary E Shaw.
  • Mary Merritt passed away in 1939 in Lynnville, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Merritt
1834–1925
Birth Location: Easington, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
IM
Mary Trigg
1842–1921
Birth Location: Camberwell, London, England
MT

Spouses(s)

Albert Shaw
1854–1933
Birth Location: Ontario
AS

Children(s)

Albert Shaw
1877–1968
Birth Location: Ontario
AS
Hannah Shaw
1880–1954
Birth Location: Ontario
HS
Geo Shaw
1881–1972
Birth Location: Ontario
GS
James Shaw
1884–1951
Birth Location: Ontario
JS
Mary Shaw
1885–1901
Birth Location: Ontario
MS
Charles Shaw
1889–1918
Birth Location: Ontario
CS
Louis Shaw
1896–1981
Birth Location: Nixon, Ontario
LS

Mary Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Mary Merritt
1860–1939
Birth Place: Ontario, Canada
Parents
Isaac Merritt
1834–1925
Easington, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Mary (Ann) Trigg
1842–1921
Camberwell, London, England
Grandparents
Isaac Merritt
1806–1872
Easington in Patrington, Yorkshire, England
Jane Johnson
1800–1885
Paull, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Thomas Trigg
1813–1887
England
Mary (Ann) Francis
1819–1887
England
Great-Grandparents
George Merritt
1769–1861
Hannah Atkinson
1764–1839
Christopher Johnson
1758–1838
Frances Willingham
1763–1856
John Trigg
1781–1847
Ann Wells
1782–1865
John Francis
1792–
Dorothy Fulford
1797–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Marritt
1726–1822
Elizabeth Robinson
1740–1803
John Atkinson
1741–1819
Sarah Drew
1744–1790
Edward Johnson
1732–
Hannah Moor
1737–
George Willingham
1739–1825
Elizabeth Hunter
1735–1790
John Trigg
1753–1836
Maria Balchin
1753–1808
William Wells
1750–1823
Elizabeth Went
1754–1819
Henry Frances
1763–1833
Jonas Fulford
1749–1805
Dorothy Pill
1754–1810

Mary Merritt's Descendants

1.
MM
Mary Merritt (about 1860–12 Dec 1939) m. Albert Shaw (abt 1854–15 Mar 1933)
  1. 1. Albert (Allen) Shaw 1877–1968 m. Classie Shaw 1880–
    1. 1. Nellie (M) Shaw 1899– m. Fred (W) Durston 1906–
      1. 1. Morley Durston 1926–
      2. 2. Morris Durston 1926–
    2. 2. James (G) Shaw 1902–
    3. 3. Madline Shaw 1910–
      1. 1. Joseph (Lavern) Thick 1929–1993
  2. 2. Hannah (I) Shaw 1880–1954 m. Lewis (Wm) Sovereign 1872–1957
    1. 1. Ernest (Wm) Sovereign 1895–1962 m. Olga (Phletus) Taylor 1897–1940
      1. 1. Olga (Phletus (Betty)) Sovereign 1920–1971
    2. 2. Cotta (W) Severign 1897–
    3. 3. Albert (L) Severign 1910–1975 m. Rosena Walker 1901–1965
      1. 1. Marjorie (Helen) Sovereign 1922–2005 m. William (George) Prowse 1923–1995
        1. 1. Kenneth (Albert) Prowse 1950–1990
    4. 4. Laura (L) Severign 1904– m. Edward Lancaster 1902–
  3. 3. Geo (R) Shaw 1881–1972 m. Mary Shaw 1885–
    1. 1. Wallace Shaw 1910–
    2. 2. Roy Shaw 1914–
    3. 3. Thomas Shaw 1917–
    4. 4. Olive Shaw 1906–
    5. 5. Dolly Shaw 1908–
    6. 6. Annie Shaw 1912–
  4. 4. James (E) Shaw 1884–1951 m. Amelia (Cecilia) McDonough 1885–1921
    1. 1. Earl (Edward) Shaw 1904–1988
    2. 2. James (Aubrey) Shaw 1912–1939
    3. 3. Harry (Everett) Shaw 1915–1988 m. Goldie (Madeline) Feairs 1924–1989
    4. 4. Albert (Thomas) Shaw 1908–1980
    5. 5. Mabel (Iva) Shaw 1906–1990
    6. 6. Leola (Marguerite) Shaw 1918–1988
    7. 7. Doreen (Loreen Barbara) Shaw 1919–1994
    8. 8. Ernest Shaw 1914–1920
  5. 5. Mary (E) Shaw 1885–1901
    1. 1. William (Kitchener) Howard 1916–
  6. 6. Charles (W) Shaw 1889–1918 m. Clara Shaw 1890–
    1. 1. Gracie Shaw 1910–
    2. 2. Barford Shaw 1915–
    3. 3. Eric Shaw 1918–
    4. 4. Maria Shaw 1920–
  7. 7. Louis (Everett) Shaw 1896–1981

Mary Merritt's Timeline

4 Records

1860
about 1860
Birth of Mary Merritt in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 21
Mary Merritt resided here in Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 31
Mary Merritt resided here in Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
1939
12 Dec 1939
Age 79
Death of Mary Merritt in Windham, Norfolk, Ontario
Windham, Norfolk, Ontario

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: about 1860
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario; Roll: C_13263; Page: 58; Family No: 294

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario; Roll: C_13263; Page: 58; Family No: 294

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Windham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6356; Family No: 72

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1939
    Event Place: Windham, Norfolk, Ontario

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lynnville, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
Find more search results for Mary Merritt

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