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Samuel Lee MERRITT 1869–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1869

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 13 Aug 1935

Death Location: Wharton, Wharton County, Texas, United States of America

Father: George Merritt

Mother: Mayan Merritt

Spouse(s): Molly White

Children(s): Custer Clements

The story of Samuel Lee MERRITT began in 1869 in Alabama, USA. In 1880, Samuel Lee MERRITT resided in Precinct 5, Fayette, Texas, USA. In 1910, Samuel Lee MERRITT resided in Justice Precinct 2, Williamson, Texas, USA. Samuel Lee MERRITT married Molly Ann White, and had children including Custer Hartfrey Clements. Samuel Lee MERRITT passed away in 1935 in Wharton, Wharton County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Lee MERRITT began in 1869 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Samuel Lee MERRITT resided in Precinct 5, Fayette, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Samuel Lee MERRITT resided in Justice Precinct 2, Williamson, Texas, USA.
  • Samuel Lee MERRITT married Molly Ann White, and had children including Custer Hartfrey Clements.
  • Samuel Lee MERRITT passed away in 1935 in Wharton, Wharton County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Merritt
1823–1896
Birth Location: Jones County, Georgia, USA
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Mayan Merritt
1828–1900
Birth Location: Marion, Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Molly White
1875–1950
Birth Location: Texas
MW

Children(s)

Custer Clements
1910–1935
Birth Location: Williamson Cty, TX, USA
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Samuel MERRITT's Ancestors

Self
Samuel MERRITT
1869–1935
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
George Washington Merritt
1823–1896
Jones County, Georgia, USA
Mayan (L.) Merritt
1828–1900
Marion, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Merritt
1777–1850
Caswell County, North Carolina
Celia Bush
1784–
Granville, North Carolina
Alexander (Isaac) Sanders
1799–1863
Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Margaret (Abigail "Aley") Woodall
1802–1906
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Micajah Saunders
1774–1833
Agilia Maddox
1779–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Saunders
1744–1832
Mary Perry
1746–1788
(William) Maddox
1747–1795
Sarah Perkins
1753–1847

Samuel MERRITT's Descendants

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Samuel (Lee) MERRITT (11 Jul 1869–13 Aug 1935) m. Molly (Ann) White (1875–1950)
  1. 1. Custer (Hartfrey) Clements 1910–1935 m. Velma Clements 1913–2004
    1. 1. Melvin (Forrest) Merritt 1931–1999 m. Agnes (Almarine) Hanna 1932–1999

Samuel MERRITT's Timeline

5 Records

1869
11 Jul 1869
Birth of Samuel Lee MERRITT in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Samuel Lee MERRITT resided here in Precinct 5, Fayette, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Fayette, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Samuel Lee MERRITT resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Williamson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Williamson, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Samuel Lee MERRITT resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Wharton, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Wharton, Texas, USA
1935
13 Aug 1935
Age 66
Death of Samuel Lee MERRITT in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1869
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wharton, Texas; Roll: T625_1856; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 163; Image: 785
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Fayette, Texas; Roll: 1303; Family History Film: 1255303; Page: 197D; Enumeration District: 061
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T624_1598; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1375611
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Fayette, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Fayette, Texas; Roll: 1303; Family History Film: 1255303; Page: 197D; Enumeration District: 061

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Williamson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T624_1598; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1375611

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wharton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wharton, Texas; Roll: T625_1856; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 163; Image: 785

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ganado, Jackson, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1935
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wharton, Wharton County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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