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Rebecca A Merritt 1833–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1833

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 10 Feb 1897

Death Location: Clinton, Sampson, N C

Father: Willis Merritt

Mother: Sabra Matthis

Spouse(s):

Children(s): James Merritt

The story of Rebecca A Merritt began in 1833 in North Carolina. In 1850, Rebecca A Merritt resided in Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Rebecca A Merritt resided in Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. Rebecca A Merritt had children including James Buchanan Merritt. Rebecca A Merritt passed away in 1897 in Clinton, Sampson, N C.

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Biography

  • The story of Rebecca A Merritt began in 1833 in North Carolina.
  • In 1850, Rebecca A Merritt resided in Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Rebecca A Merritt resided in Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rebecca A Merritt had children including James Buchanan Merritt.
  • Rebecca A Merritt passed away in 1897 in Clinton, Sampson, N C.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willis Merritt
1803–
Birth Location: Sampson County, NC
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Sabra Matthis
1800–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Merritt
1857–1911
Birth Location: , North Carolina, United States
JM

Rebecca Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Merritt
1833–1897
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Willis Merritt
1803–
Sampson County, NC
Sabra Matthis
1800–1860
North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Nancy (Ann) Robinson
1769–1862
New Hanover County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca Merritt's Descendants

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Rebecca (A) Merritt (abt 1833–10 Feb 1897)
  1. 1. James (Buchanan) Merritt 1857–1911

Rebecca Merritt's Timeline

7 Records

1833
abt 1833
Birth of Rebecca A Merritt in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 17
Rebecca A Merritt resided here in Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
Rebecca A Merritt resided here in Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
Rebecca A Merritt resided here in Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Rebecca A Merritt resided here in Taylors Bridge, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Taylors Bridge, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
1897
abt 1897
Age 64
Death of Rebecca A Merritt
None
1897
10 Feb 1897
Age 64
Burial of Rebecca A Merritt in Clinton, Sampson, N C
Clinton, Sampson, N C

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1833
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Taylors Bridge, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 982; Page: 239A; Enumeration District: 201
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1159; Page: 305A
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 644; Page: 427a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 644; Page: 427a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1159; Page: 305A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Taylors Bridge, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Taylors Bridge, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 982; Page: 239A; Enumeration District: 201

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1897
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1897
    Event Place: Clinton, Sampson, N C
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index
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