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Rhoda Merritt 1786–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1786

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1853

Death Location: Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Samuel Darby

Mother: Verlinda Harvey

Spouse(s): Shadrack *4thGGP_Enslaver-No.Carolina

Children(s): Noel Matches, John Merritt, Isaac Matches, James Merritt, Rebecca Merritt, Mary Merritt, Nathaniel matche

In 1786, Rhoda Merritt entered the world in South Carolina, United States, born to Samuel Darby And Verlinda Carr Harvey. In 1850, Rhoda Merritt resided in Perry, Mississippi, USA. Rhoda Merritt married Shadrack Theodore Merritt Sr 4Thggp Enslaver No Carolina, and had children including Bethany Merritt Patience 9 Children Slave Bequeath To Rachel And Bethany Merrit, Elizabeth Merritt Bequethed 1 Negro Woman Rose Her 2 Kids Austin And Lizy, Isaac Merritt Has Dna Matches, James Daniel Merritt, John Travis Merritt, Mary Jane Merritt, Nathaniel Merritt Sr Has Dna Matche, Noel Norvel Merritt 3Rd Ggp Has Dna Matches, Polly Merritt, Priscilla Merritt, Rachel Merritt Patience 9 Children Slave Bequeath To Rachel And Bethany Merrit, Rebecca Merritt. Rhoda Merritt passed away in 1853 in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1786, Rhoda Merritt entered the world in South Carolina, United States, born to Samuel Darby And Verlinda Carr Harvey.
  • In 1850, Rhoda Merritt resided in Perry, Mississippi, USA.
  • Rhoda Merritt married Shadrack Theodore Merritt Sr 4Thggp Enslaver No Carolina, and had children including Bethany Merritt Patience 9 Children Slave Bequeath To Rachel And Bethany Merrit, Elizabeth Merritt Bequethed 1 Negro Woman Rose Her 2 Kids Austin And Lizy, Isaac Merritt Has Dna Matches, James Daniel Merritt, John Travis Merritt, Mary Jane Merritt, Nathaniel Merritt Sr Has Dna Matche, Noel Norvel Merritt 3Rd Ggp Has Dna Matches, Polly Merritt, Priscilla Merritt, Rachel Merritt Patience 9 Children Slave Bequeath To Rachel And Bethany Merrit, Rebecca Merritt.
  • Rhoda Merritt passed away in 1853 in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Darby
1760–1822
Birth Location: Frederick, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
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Verlinda Harvey
1763–1796
Birth Location: Montgomery, Maryland, USA
VH

Spouses(s)

Shadrack *4thGGP_Enslaver-No.Carolina
1776–1836
Birth Location: Kenarsville, Duplin Co. North Carolina USA
S*

Children(s)

Noel Matches
1808–1875
Birth Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
NM
John Merritt
1809–
Birth Location: –
JM
Isaac Matches
1811–1876
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
IM
James Merritt
1819–
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
JM
Rebecca Merritt
1821–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Mary Merritt
1822–1828
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
MM
Nathaniel matche
1806–1880
Birth Location: –
Nm

Rhoda Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Rhoda Merritt
1786–1853
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Samuel Darby
1760–1822
Frederick, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Verlinda (Carr) Harvey
1763–1796
Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Milton (George) Darby
1726–1788
Queen Anne, Prince George, Maryland, USA
Nancy (Ann) Hutchcraft
1735–1818
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Josias Darby
1695–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rhoda Merritt's Descendants

1.
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Rhoda Merritt (1786–1853) m. Shadrack (Theodore Merritt Sr.) *4thGGP_Enslaver-No.Carolina (1776–May 1836)
  1. 1. Noel (Norvel Merritt *3rd GGP-Has DNA) Matches 1808–1875 m. Mother ((Nellie\Richard Mom)) X 1840– m. Elizabeth (Jane) Garraway 1819–1875
    1. 1. JAMES (POLK MERRITT) *Gainesss1940-JC 1845–1916 m. Darli (Ann McLeod) Strickland 1848–1880 m. Sarah (Catherine) McGilvray 1866–1963
      1. 1. Athelia (Ann) Merritt 1878–1952
      2. 2. Harriet (Josephine) Merritt 1874–1897
      3. 3. Elizabeth ((Lizzie) Jane "Sellers" Merritt) *Gainesss1940 1876–1923 m. William (Gaines) Sellers 1869–1958
        1. 1. William (Oscar) Sellers 1900–1987
        2. 2. Annie (Mae) Sellers 1901–1985
        3. 3. John (Aubrey) Sellers 1904–1993
        4. 4. Clayton Sellen 1906–1971
        5. 5. Wyatt (Gaines) Sellers 1907–1993
        6. 6. Mildred (Elizabeth Sellers) *Gainesss1940 1909–1980 m. Earl (Linwood) Smith 1904–1976
        7. 7. Bertha (Shirley Sellers,) Parker 1911–2000
        8. 8. Allyce (Blanche) Sellers 1914–1992
        9. 9. Marie (Antonette) Sellers 1903–1994
        10. 10. Infant Sellers 1898–1898
        11. 11. Blanche Sellers 1915–
      4. 4. Isom (Cooke) Merritt 1884–1919
      5. 5. John (Travis) Merritt 1878–1941
      6. 6. Anna (Belle) Merritt 1882–1922
      7. 7. Shadrick (Theodore) Merritt 1871–1952
      8. 8. James (David Merritt) *J.C. 1880–1941 m. Evelina ("Merritt") Fairchild 1887–1948
        1. 1. Mary (Katherine (Catherine) "Cuccia") Merritt 1921–1995
        2. 2. Frances (Muriel "Clem") Merritt 1924–2003
        3. 3. Herman (A) Merritt 1914–1990
        4. 4. David (Fotch) Merritt 1918–1993
        5. 5. William (Howard) Merritt 1909–1984
        6. 6. Hertha (Merritt) *J.C. 1910–1979 m. Vernon ((Vernie) H Lowery) *JC 1910–1987 m. Reese (Edgar) Carter 1895–1963
        7. 7. Earl (Brewer) Merritt 1906–1959
        8. 8. Valentine ("Meyer") Merritt 1904–2000
      9. 9. James Merritt 1880–
      10. 10. Grace (Ione) merritt 1910–1989
      11. 11. clara (beatrice) merritt 1912–2011
      12. 12. Inman Meritt 1897–1984
      13. 13. Angus (Jackson) Merritt 1893–1974
      14. 14. Ruth (E) Merritt 1894–1995
      15. 15. Isom Merritt 1884–1919
      16. 16. Cora Merritt 1891–1925
      17. 17. Winfield (Scott) Merritt 1898–1991
      18. 18. Annie (Bell) Merritt 1882–1922
      19. 19. Emma (Katherine) merritt 1900–1997
      20. 20. Irma (Christine) merritt 1905–1991
      21. 21. Daniel (Benjamin) merritt 1907–
      22. 22. Flora (may) Merritt 1903–1990
      23. 23. Elizabeth (Ann) Merritt 1876–1928
    2. 2. Esther Merritt 1837–1929
    3. 3. Shadrach Merritt 1839–1905
    4. 4. Clairisa (Catherine Merritt) *Ron 1841–
    5. 5. Benjamin (Garraway) Merritt 1843–1927 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Evans 1850–1923 m. Alice (R) Jenkins 1853–1881
      1. 1. Eunice Merritt 1880–1970
      2. 2. Pearl Merritt 1882–1978
      3. 3. Bennie Merritt 1884–1948
      4. 4. Martha Merritt 1885–1954
      5. 5. Paul Merritt 1887–1959
      6. 6. David (G) Merritt 1890–1970
      7. 7. Lillie Merritt 1893–1973
      8. 8. Silas (Garaway) Merritt 1894–1982
      9. 9. Lilly Merritt 1893–1988
      10. 10. Alice (Eleanor) Merritt 1874–1942 m. Samuel (Aaron) McManus 1874–1964
        1. 1. Burleigh (Benton McManus) Sr 1904–1969
        2. 2. Ethel (Ray) McManus 1916–2002
        3. 3. Hilda McManus 1909–2002
        4. 4. Alice (Adelee) McManus 1918–1982
        5. 5. Hazel McManus 1911–1995
        6. 6. Iris McManus 1913–2011
        7. 7. Vernice McManus 1907–1990
        8. 8. William (Carey) McManus 1899–1977
        9. 9. Eddie (Vernon) McManus 1897–1899
        10. 10. Samuel (Shelby) McManus 1901–1965
        11. 11. Aaron McManus 1913–1971 m. Rita (Cecilia) Cronan 1922–1996
        12. 12. Ruby McManus 1902–1996
        13. 13. Elzada ("Zadie") McManus 1906–1972
        14. 14. Kary Mcmanus 1900–
        15. 15. Ethel (Ray) Peart 1916–2002
        16. 16. Carrie Mcmanus 1899–
        17. 17. Hazel (Mc) Manus 1911–
      11. 11. Ola (Elizabeth) Merritt 1877–1960
      12. 12. Mary (Amanda) Merritt 1875–1975
    6. 6. Melissa Merritt 1848–
    7. 7. Benton Merritt 1849–1908
    8. 8. Elizabeth Merritt 1851–
    9. 9. David (S) Merritt 1852–1905
    10. 10. Rhoda (Harriet Merritt) *Mag711nana 1854–1929 m. Charles (William Harvison) ✞ 1850–1925
      1. 1. Newitt (D W Harvison) ✞ 1891–1943
      2. 2. Bazy (C L Harvison) ✞ 1893–1991
      3. 3. William (David Harvison) ✞ 1874–1955
      4. 4. Malissia (Estelle Harvison) ✞ 1878–1965
      5. 5. Noel (Garroway Harvison) ✞ 1884–1972
      6. 6. Thomas (Cook Harvison) ✞ 1885–1920
      7. 7. Claudia (Ophelia) Harvison 1886–1977
      8. 8. Mary (L Harvison) ✞ 1889–1969
      9. 9. Scott (M Harvison) ✞ 1894–1917
      10. 10. Ammon (Shelton Harvison) ✞ 1896–1966
      11. 11. Jessie (May Harvison) ✞ 1898–1970
      12. 12. Rachel (Lee Harvison) ✞*Mag711nana 1902–1977 m. Tillious (Uriah Seals) Sr 1901–1969
        1. 1. Harriet (S) Doherty 1927–1992
        2. 2. Tillious (Uriah Seals) Jr 1923–1999
        3. 3. Cleset (Celeste) Ladner 1925–1976
      13. 13. Emma (Matilda Harvison) ✞ 1872–1884
      14. 14. Rhoda (Minerva Harvison) ✞ 1876–1918
      15. 15. Sofronia (Jane Harvison) ✞ 1880–1928
      16. 16. Floyd (Calvin) Harvison 1879–1949
      17. 17. Charles (Emerson) Harvison 1902–1903
      18. 18. Bazzie (L) Harrison 1895–1991
      19. 19. Harvesen Harvesen 1888–
    11. 11. Throray Merritt 1861–1928
    12. 12. Phracay Merritt 1866–
    13. 13. Thomas (Jackson) Merritt 1867–1944
    14. 14. Victoria Merritt 1868–1868
    15. 15. Phracay Merritt 1866–1866
    16. 16. John (Benton Merritt (Carolyn) Patterson-facebook) 1859–1908 m. Verilla Rawls 1868–1946 m. Virilla Merritt 1867–1946 m. Virilla Merritt 1867– m. Virilla Merritt 1867–1946
      1. 1. Lutishia Hinton 1896–1973
      2. 2. Safronia Merritt 1897–1904
      3. 3. John (Elbert) Merritt 1904–1980
      4. 4. Loami Merritt 1900–1972
      5. 5. Pearlie (Jane) Walker 1891–1988
      6. 6. Safronia Merritt 1896–
      7. 7. Loamie Merritt 1899–
      8. 8. Joe Merritt 1885–
      9. 9. Cattie Merritt 1887–
      10. 10. Maggie Merritt 1890–
      11. 11. Annie Merritt 1893–
      12. 12. Joe Merritt 1885–
      13. 13. Cattie Merritt 1887–
      14. 14. Maggie Merritt 1890–
      15. 15. Annie Merritt 1893–
      16. 16. Safronia Merritt 1896–
      17. 17. Loamie Merritt 1899–
      18. 18. Luttshie Merritt 1892–
      19. 19. Pearlie Merritt 1889–
      20. 20. Joe Merritt 1885–
      21. 21. William Merritt 1886–1915
      22. 22. Cattie Merritt 1887–
      23. 23. Pearlie Merritt 1889–
      24. 24. Maggie Merritt 1890–
      25. 25. Luttshie Merritt 1892–1978
      26. 26. Annie Merritt 1893–
      27. 27. Robert (E Lee) Merrit 1906–1931
      28. 28. Dalla (M) Merrit 1903–
    17. 17. Phracay Merritt 1866–
    18. 18. Euretha (Suphrona) Merritt 1862–1928
    19. 19. Richard (Merritt *Slave 1848 m. Patience-DO NOT KNOW IF) MATCH 1848– m. Patience Merritt 1849–
    20. 20. Edward (Merrett *Do not know if this is a) match 1875–
  2. 2. John (Travis) Merritt 1809–
  3. 3. Isaac (Merritt *Has DNA) Matches 1811–1876
  4. 4. James (Daniel) Merritt 1819–
  5. 5. Rebecca Merritt 1821–
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) Merritt 1822–1828
  7. 7. Nathaniel (Merritt Sr. *Has DNA) matche 1806–1880

Rhoda Merritt's Timeline

4 Records

1786
1786
Birth of Rhoda Merritt in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 64
Rhoda Merritt resided here in Perry, Mississippi, USA
Perry, Mississippi, USA
1853
1853
Age 67
Rhoda Merritt resided here in Mississippi, United States
Mississippi, United States
1853
1853
Age 67
Death of Rhoda Merritt in Augusta, Perry County, MS
Augusta, Perry County, MS

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Mississippi; Roll: 379; Page: 385a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Perry, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Mississippi; Roll: 379; Page: 385a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Perry County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Rhoda Darby Merritt 1853

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, U.S., State and Territorial Census Collection, 1792-1866, Heritage Quest; Mississippi State and Territorial Censuses, 1792-1866; Series: Microfilm V229; Roll: 2
    [2] Mississippi, U.S., State Archives, Various Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Augusta, Perry County, MS
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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