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Sarah "Sally" Merriam 1812–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1812

Birth Location: Rensselaer, New York, USA

Death Date: 28 Sep 1899

Death Location: Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Reuben Merriam

Mother: Mary Noyes

Spouse(s): John Twombley

Children(s): Ruth 3, David Twombley, Daniel TWOMBLEY, Mary Twombley, James Twombley, Oladine Messmore

In 1812, Sarah "Sally" Merriam entered the world in Rensselaer, New York, USA, born to Reuben Merriam And Mary Polly Noyes. In 1880, Sarah "Sally" Merriam resided in Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA. Sarah "Sally" Merriam married John Hallet Twombley, and had children including Daniel Twombley, David Twombley, James Twombley, Mary Twombley, Oladine Messmore, Ruth Devoe Twombley 3. Sarah "Sally" Merriam passed away in 1899 in Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Sarah "Sally" Merriam entered the world in Rensselaer, New York, USA, born to Reuben Merriam And Mary Polly Noyes.
  • In 1880, Sarah "Sally" Merriam resided in Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA.
  • Sarah "Sally" Merriam married John Hallet Twombley, and had children including Daniel Twombley, David Twombley, James Twombley, Mary Twombley, Oladine Messmore, Ruth Devoe Twombley 3.
  • Sarah "Sally" Merriam passed away in 1899 in Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Merriam
1771–1822
Birth Location: Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
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Mary Noyes
1779–1822
Birth Location: Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Twombley
1813–1857
Birth Location: Barrington, Maine, USA
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Children(s)

Ruth 3
1841–1919
Birth Location: Grand, Marion Co.Ohio,USA
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David Twombley
1836–1936
Birth Location: Marion, Marion, Ohio, United States
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Daniel TWOMBLEY
1836–1936
Birth Location: Marion, Marion, Ohio, United States
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Mary Twombley
1838–1867
Birth Location: Grand, Marion, Ohio, USA
MT
James Twombley
1839–1942
Birth Location: Grand, Marion, Ohio, USA
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Oladine Messmore
1850–
Birth Location: Ohio
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Sarah Merriam's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Merriam
1812–1899
Birth Place: Rensselaer, New York, USA
Parents
Reuben Merriam
1771–1822
Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Mary ("Polly") Noyes
1779–1822
Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Merriam
1731–1811
Meriden, Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut
Ann Moss
1738–1782
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Moses Noyes
1753–1838
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Mary Prince
1758–1843
New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Lieut. Merriam
1700–1751
Ruth Hart-Webb-Parker
1704–1784
Moses (Nois)
1714–1786
Hannah Seldon
1727–1803
William Prince
1716–1773
Mary Holland
1721–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Merriam
1671–1754
Rebecca Sharp
1671–1751
Lt. Hart
1677–1735
Sarah Royce
1683–1733
Mary Ely
1689–1764

Sarah Merriam's Descendants

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Sarah ("Sally") Merriam (12 Jan 1812–28 Sep 1899) m. John (Hallet) Twombley (10 Mar 1813–27 MAR 1857)
  1. 1. Ruth (Devoe Twombley #) 3 1841–1919 m. Elijah Devore 1835–1921
    1. 1. Eleanor (Lorena) Masterson 1871–1938 m. James (Clarence) Masterson 1867–1958
      1. 1. Robert (Andrew) Masterson 1890–1938 m. Violet (Roselle Tanke) (Curtis) 1899–1982
        1. 1. Harold (Arthur) Masterson 1922–1975 m. Clara (Marie) Masterson 1922–1989
        2. 2. Rose (Mary) Masterson 1925–
        3. 3. Carroll (Hugh) Masterson 1927–2008
        4. 4. Robert (James) Masterson 1918–1996
        5. 5. Violet (Irene) Masterson 1916–2007
        6. 6. Evelyn (Ruth) Masterson 1919–1939
      2. 2. Clarence (Arthur) Masterson 1894–
      3. 3. Cecile Masterson 1900–1974
      4. 4. Myrtle (Lovina) Masterson 1892–1985
      5. 5. Letha (May) Masterson 1889–1982
      6. 6. Forrest (Everett) Masterson 1896–1981
    2. 2. Sallie (B.) Devore 1868–1888
    3. 3. John Devore 1861–1919
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Devore 1863–1942
    5. 5. Martha (A.) Devore 1865–1944
    6. 6. Rosa (Mae) Devore 1868–1956
  2. 2. David Twombley 1836–1936
  3. 3. Daniel TWOMBLEY 1836–1936
  4. 4. Mary Twombley 1838–1867
  5. 5. James Twombley 1839–1942
  6. 6. Oladine Messmore 1850–

Sarah Merriam's Timeline

4 Records

1812
12 Jan 1812
Birth of Sarah "Sally" Merriam in Rensselaer, New York, USA
Rensselaer, New York, USA
1835
15 Oct 1835
Age 23
Sarah "Sally" Merriam was married in Union, Washington, Ohio,USA
Union, Washington, Ohio,USA
1880
1880
Age 68
Sarah "Sally" Merriam resided here in Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
1899
28 Sep 1899
Age 87
Death of Sarah "Sally" Merriam in Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1812
    Event Place: Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Merriam Genealogy in England and America
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana; Roll: 290; Page: 61D; Enumeration District: 049

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1835
    Event Place: Union, Washington, Ohio,USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana; Roll: 290; Page: 61D; Enumeration District: 049

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1899
    Event Place: Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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