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Melvin Forrest Merritt 1931–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1931

Birth Location: Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA

Death Date: 26 Jun 1999

Death Location: Van Vleck, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Custer Clements

Mother: Velma Clements

Spouse(s): Agnes Hanna

Children(s):

In 1931, Melvin Forrest Merritt entered the world in Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA, born to Custer Hartfrey Clements And Velma Clements. In 1935, Melvin Forrest Merritt established residence. In 1940, Melvin Forrest Merritt resided in Matagorda, Texas, USA. Melvin Forrest Merritt married Agnes Almarine Hanna, and had children including Melvin Lester Merritt, Samuel Hartfrey Merritt, Velma L Smith. Melvin Forrest Merritt passed away in 1999 in Van Vleck, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1931, Melvin Forrest Merritt entered the world in Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA, born to Custer Hartfrey Clements And Velma Clements.
  • In 1935, Melvin Forrest Merritt established residence.
  • In 1940, Melvin Forrest Merritt resided in Matagorda, Texas, USA.
  • Melvin Forrest Merritt married Agnes Almarine Hanna, and had children including Melvin Lester Merritt, Samuel Hartfrey Merritt, Velma L Smith.
  • Melvin Forrest Merritt passed away in 1999 in Van Vleck, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Custer Clements
1910–1935
Birth Location: Williamson Cty, TX, USA
CC
Velma Clements
1913–2004
Birth Location: Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
VC

Spouses(s)

Agnes Hanna
1932–1999
Birth Location: Bay City, Matagorda, Texas
AH

Children(s)

Melvin Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Merritt
1931–1999
Birth Place: Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
Parents
Custer Hartfrey Clements
1910–1935
Williamson Cty, TX, USA
Velma Clements
1913–2004
Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (Lee) MERRITT
1869–1935
Alabama, USA
Molly (Ann) White
1875–1950
Texas
Adolph (Donald) Socha
1878–1957
Fayetteville, Fayette, Texas, USA
Beatrice ("Beady" Amanda) Chambless
1880–1945
Harrisburg, Harris, Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Merritt
1823–1896
Mayan Merritt
1828–1900
William White
1848–1910
Sarah Ramsey
1848–1892
Adolph Socha
1844–1924
Mary Krumphal
1852–1924
James Chambless
1847–1912
Amanda Barrow
1853–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Merritt
1777–1850
Celia Bush
1784–
Alexander Sanders
1799–1863
Margaret Woodall
1802–1906
WILLIAM WHITE
1826–
LUCINDA WILLIAMS
1825–1860
William Ramsey
1811–1890
Nancy Fry
1825–1908
Joseph Socha
1828–
Maria Vantuck
1830–
Joseph Krumpholtz
1824–1902
Mary Krumpholez
1831–
Andrew Chambliss
1822–1866
Emily Harris
1828–1928
Moses Barrow
1827–1878
Martha Newsome
1825–1877

Melvin Merritt's Timeline

7 Records

1931
3 Mar 1931
Birth of Melvin Forrest Merritt in Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 4
Melvin Forrest Merritt resided here
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 9
Melvin Forrest Merritt resided here in Matagorda, Texas, USA
Matagorda, Texas, USA
1989
1989
Age 58
Melvin Forrest Merritt resided here in Bay City, TX
Bay City, TX
1992
1992
Age 61
Melvin Forrest Merritt resided here in Bay City, Texas, USA
Bay City, Texas, USA
1999
1999
Age 68
Melvin Forrest Merritt resided here in Van Vleck, Texas, USA
Van Vleck, Texas, USA
1999
26 Jun 1999
Age 68
Death of Melvin Forrest Merritt in Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1931
    Event Place: Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] Texas, Birth Certificates
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Matagorda, Texas; Roll: T627_4103; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 161-14
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 452-46-5583; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [8] Texas, Birth Index
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Texas, County Marriages
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 27 Jun 1999; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.792533,0.17784801,0.9842714&xid=3355
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1999; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.24322449,0.17987266,0.3088639&xid=3355
    [14] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Matagorda, Texas; Roll: T627_4103; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 161-14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Matagorda, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Matagorda, Texas; Roll: T627_4103; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 161-14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1989
    Event Place: Bay City, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Bay City, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1999
    Event Place: Van Vleck, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bay City, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sargent
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 27 Jun 1999; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.792533,0.17784801,0.9842714&xid=3355
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1999; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.24322449,0.17987266,0.3088639&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sargent, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1999
    Event Place: Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 452-46-5583; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Texas Death Index
    [4] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 27 Jun 1999; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.792533,0.17784801,0.9842714&xid=3355
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1999; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.24322449,0.17987266,0.3088639&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Van Vleck, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 27 Jun 1999; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.792533,0.17784801,0.9842714&xid=3355
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1999; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.24322449,0.17987266,0.3088639&xid=3355
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