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Max Morrell Mercer 1893–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Sep 1893

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 12 November 1973

Death Location: Pearl, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Jacob Swartz

Mother: Sarah Swartz

Spouse(s): Minnie Ryan

Children(s): Fred Mercer, Catherine Johnston

In 1893, Max Morrell Mercer entered the world in Illinois, born to Jacob Swartz And Sarah Swartz. In 1910, Max Morrell Mercer resided in Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Max Morrell Mercer resided in Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA. Max Morrell Mercer married Minnie L Ryan, and had children including Catherine Maxine Johnston, Fred Mercer. Max Morrell Mercer passed away in 1973 in Pearl, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Max Morrell Mercer entered the world in Illinois, born to Jacob Swartz And Sarah Swartz.
  • In 1910, Max Morrell Mercer resided in Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Max Morrell Mercer resided in Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • Max Morrell Mercer married Minnie L Ryan, and had children including Catherine Maxine Johnston, Fred Mercer.
  • Max Morrell Mercer passed away in 1973 in Pearl, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Swartz
1861–1916
Birth Location: Ohio, United States of America
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Sarah Swartz
1861–1927
Birth Location: Ohio
SS

Spouses(s)

Minnie Ryan
1892–1975
Birth Location: Pearl, Pike, Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Fred Mercer
1929–1971
Birth Location: Illinois
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Catherine Johnston
1917–2001
Birth Location: Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
CJ

Max Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Max Mercer
1893–1973
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Jacob Swartz
1861–1916
Ohio, United States of America
Sarah Swartz
1861–1927
Ohio
Grandparents
Andrew Donohoo
1831–1901
Highland County, Ohio, United States of America
Rachel (Elizabeth) Donohoo
1836–1915
Highland County, Ohio, United States of America
William (Henry Hanby) Ridings
1835–1912
Hollowtown, Highland, Ohio, USA
Sarah (E) Swartz
1840–1871
Highland, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
Amariah Donohoo
1800–1860
Martha Donohoo
1804–
Samuel Ridings
1811–1882
Catherine Ambrose
1815–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Bratherton
1778–1839

Max Mercer's Descendants

1.
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Max (Morrell) Mercer (27 Sep 1893–12 November 1973) m. Minnie (L.) Ryan (26 Aug 1892–2 May 1975)
  1. 1. Fred Mercer 1929–1971 m. Lorraine Mercer 1930–2020
  2. 2. Catherine (Maxine) Johnston 1917–2001 m. Carl (John) Johnston 1910–1972

Max Mercer's Timeline

8 Records

1893
27 Sep 1893
Birth of Max Morrell Mercer in Illinois
Illinois
1910
1910
Age 17
Max Morrell Mercer resided here in Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA
Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Max Morrell Mercer resided here in Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA
Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Max Morrell Mercer resided here in Rural, Pike, Illinois
Rural, Pike, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 47
Max Morrell Mercer resided here in Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA
Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 49
Max Morrell Mercer resided here in Montezuma, Illinois, USA
Montezuma, Illinois, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 58
Max Morrell Mercer resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1973
12 November 1973
Age 80
Death of Max Morrell Mercer
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1893
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00868; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 75-23
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340286
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Pike; Roll: 1614443
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T624_318; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374331
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T624_318; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374331

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340286

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Pike, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00868; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 75-23

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montezuma, Pike, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00868; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 75-23

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Montezuma, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Pike; Roll: 1614443

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 November 1973
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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