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Robert Hooks Merritt 1828–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: Turkey, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 26 May 1900

Death Location: Hampton, Virginia, USA

Father: Willis Merritt

Mother: Sabra Matthis

Spouse(s): Mary Merrit

Children(s): Jerry Sr, Cora Merritt, John Merritt, Rebecca Merritt, Lula Merritt

In 1828, Robert Hooks Merritt entered the world in Turkey, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, born to Willis Merritt And Sabra Matthis. In 1850, Robert Hooks Merritt resided in Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. Robert Hooks Merritt married Mary C Merrit, and had children including Cora L Merritt, Jerry Darius Merritt Sr, John R Merritt, Lula C Merritt, Rebecca Merritt. Robert Hooks Merritt passed away in 1900 in Hampton, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Robert Hooks Merritt entered the world in Turkey, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, born to Willis Merritt And Sabra Matthis.
  • In 1850, Robert Hooks Merritt resided in Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Robert Hooks Merritt married Mary C Merrit, and had children including Cora L Merritt, Jerry Darius Merritt Sr, John R Merritt, Lula C Merritt, Rebecca Merritt.
  • Robert Hooks Merritt passed away in 1900 in Hampton, Virginia, USA.

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)

Mary Merrit
1852–1922
Birth Location: Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Jerry Sr
1882–1954
Birth Location: Sampson, North Carolina, United States
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Cora Merritt
1872–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Merritt
1878–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Rebecca Merritt
1877–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Lula Merritt
1875–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Robert Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Robert Merritt
1828–1900
Birth Place: Turkey, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
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

Robert Merritt's Descendants

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Robert (Hooks) Merritt (1828–26 May 1900) m. Mary (C) Merrit (3 May 1852–7 Jan 1922)
  1. 1. Jerry (Darius Merritt) Sr 1882–1954 m. Addie (Ovella) Bradshaw 1889–1966
    1. 1. Ethel (Mae) Merritt 1905–1986 m. Jesse (James) Jones 1891–1954 m. Clifton (Norman) Lucas 1902– m. Robert Muse 1907–
      1. 1. Smithey (Elizabeth) Daniels 1931–2003 m. Wilton (Dargon (WD)) Daniels 1926–1994 m. Donald Banks 1885–
      2. 2. Jesse (Eugene) Jones 1931–
      3. 3. Harriet (Margaret) Jones 1935–1999 m. Joseph (Henry) Meadows 1919–1988
        1. 1. J. (Henry Meadows) Jr 1951–1952
        2. 2. Infant (Boy) Meadows 1951–1951
      4. 4. Eunice (Lee) Jones 1937–2023 m. Archie Pierce 1924–
      5. 5. Tinnie (Lee) Jones 1933–1933
      6. 6. Charlie (Ford) Jones 1939–1939
    2. 2. Clarence Merritt 1906–
    3. 3. Rilla (Florence) Merritt 1907–
    4. 4. Seymore Merritt 1910–
    5. 5. Dewey (Lancelot) Merritt 1914–1996
    6. 6. Jerry (Darius Merritt) Jr 1918–1987
    7. 7. Billy (Mercer) Merritt 1926–1991
    8. 8. Lucy (Lee Merritt) Rouse 1922–2014
    9. 9. Margaret 1929–1987
    10. 10. Robert (Ashley Merritt) Sr 1920–2010
  2. 2. Cora (L.) Merritt 1872–
  3. 3. John (R.) Merritt 1878–
  4. 4. Rebecca Merritt 1877–
  5. 5. Lula (C.) Merritt 1875–

Robert Merritt's Timeline

5 Records

1828
1828
Birth of Robert Hooks Merritt in Turkey, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Turkey, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
Robert Hooks Merritt resided here in Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
1871
1 Jun 1871
Age 43
Robert Hooks Merritt was married in At the home of Everett Powell, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
At the home of Everett Powell, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Robert Hooks Merritt resided here in Taylors Bridge, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Taylors Bridge, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
1900
26 May 1900
Age 72
Death of Robert Hooks Merritt in Onslow County, North Carolina, USA
Onslow County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Turkey, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Taylors Bridge, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 982; Page: 239A; Enumeration District: 201
    [2] 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 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1871
    Event Place: At the home of Everett Powell, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1900
    Event Place: Onslow County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, The National Cemetery Administration; Hampton National Cemetery, Burial Register, 1861-1955

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, The National Cemetery Administration; Hampton National Cemetery, Burial Register, 1861-1955
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