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Sarah (Elijah) Merriman 1812–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Oct 1812

Birth Location: Wayne County, Ohio, USA

Death Date: Feb 1892

Death Location: Story City, Story, Iowa, USA

Father: Elijah Merriman

Mother: Mary McCoy

Spouse(s): Jonah Griffith

Children(s): Lydia Griffith, Asa Griffith, Nelson Griffith, Sarah Griffith, John Griffith, Amos Rev, Luke EOL, Zelah EOL, John EOL, Elya Griffith, Elijah Griffith, Esli Griffith

The story of Sarah (Elijah) Merriman began in 1812 in Wayne County, Ohio, USA. In 1850, Sarah (Elijah) Merriman resided in Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA. In 1856, Sarah (Elijah) Merriman resided in Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA. Sarah (Elijah) Merriman married Jonah G Asa Griffith, and had children including Amos Elza Jonah Griffith Rev, Asa Bruce Jonah Griffith, Elijah Jonah Griffith, Elya Jonah Griffith, Esli Franklin Jonah Griffith, John Jonah Griffith, John Jay Jonah Griffith Eol, Luke Jonah Griffith Eol, Lydia Jonah Griffith, Nelson Henry Jonah Griffith, Sarah Jane Jonah Griffith, Zelah T Jonah Griffith Eol. Sarah (Elijah) Merriman passed away in 1892 in Story City, Story, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Sarah (Elijah) Merriman began in 1812 in Wayne County, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1850, Sarah (Elijah) Merriman resided in Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1856, Sarah (Elijah) Merriman resided in Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA.
  • Sarah (Elijah) Merriman married Jonah G Asa Griffith, and had children including Amos Elza Jonah Griffith Rev, Asa Bruce Jonah Griffith, Elijah Jonah Griffith, Elya Jonah Griffith, Esli Franklin Jonah Griffith, John Jonah Griffith, John Jay Jonah Griffith Eol, Luke Jonah Griffith Eol, Lydia Jonah Griffith, Nelson Henry Jonah Griffith, Sarah Jane Jonah Griffith, Zelah T Jonah Griffith Eol.
  • Sarah (Elijah) Merriman passed away in 1892 in Story City, Story, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Merriman
1788–1834
Birth Location: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary McCoy
1792–1870
Birth Location: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Jonah Griffith
1810–1877
Birth Location: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
JG

Children(s)

Lydia Griffith
1833–1871
Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne, Ohio, USA
LG
Asa Griffith
1837–1914
Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne, Ohio, USA
AG
Nelson Griffith
1845–1924
Birth Location: Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
NG
Sarah Griffith
1847–1930
Birth Location: Walter, Porter, Indiana, USA
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John Griffith
1853–1930
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
JG
Amos Rev
1856–1946
Birth Location: Ontario, Story, Iowa, USA
AR
Luke EOL
1835–1837
Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne, Ohio, USA
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Zelah EOL
1849–1867
Birth Location: Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
ZE
John EOL
1842–1860
Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne, Ohio, USA
JE
Elya Griffith
1838–1868
Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne, Ohio, USA
EG
Elijah Griffith
1839–1930
Birth Location: Wayne, Ohio, USA
EG
Esli Griffith
1840–1929
Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne, Ohio, USA
EG

Sarah Merriman's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Merriman
1812–1892
Birth Place: Wayne County, Ohio, USA
Parents
Elijah (William) Merriman
1788–1834
Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (N) McCoy
1792–1870
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William (Merriman) II
1756–1844
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth Merriman
1760–1830
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah Merriman's Descendants

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Sarah ((Elijah)) Merriman (6 Oct 1812–Feb 1892) m. Jonah (G. (Asa)) Griffith (24 Feb 1810–Apr 1877)
  1. 1. Lydia ((Jonah)) Griffith 1833–1871 m. Warren Shaw 1834–1906
    1. 1. Oren (Asa (Warren)) Shaw 1853–1940 m. Abigail (Catherine) Stultz 1859–1952
      1. 1. Lee ((Orin) Shaw) EOL 1893–1918
      2. 2. Infant (daughter (Orrin)) Shaw 1885–1886
      3. 3. Howard (H. (Oren)) Shaw 1887–
      4. 4. Floy ((Oren)) Shaw 1881–
      5. 5. Glen ((Oren)) Shaw 1891–
    2. 2. Samuel (Marion (Warren)) Shaw 1859–1932
  2. 2. Asa (Bruce (Jonah)) Griffith 1837–1914 m. Susan (Anna) Thomas 1841–1929 m. Bashua (Maria (Nathan)) Sheffield 1840–1918
    1. 1. Arta (Belle (Asa)) Griffith 1869–1941
    2. 2. Orin (Hugh (Asa)) Griffith 1876–1972
    3. 3. Maggie (May (Asa) Griffith) EOL 1880–1881
    4. 4. Cora (Dell (Asa)) Griffith 1873–1954 m. Clifton (Charles (William)) Harris 1868–1950
      1. 1. Lela (May (Clifton) Harris) EOL 1895–1901
      2. 2. Ardys ((Clifton)) Harris 1908–
      3. 3. Reba ((Clifton)) Harris 1911–
      4. 4. Neva ((Clifton)) Harris 1914–
      5. 5. Lowell (O. (Clifton)) Harris 1893–
      6. 6. Harlom ((Clifton)) Harris 1899–
      7. 7. Orville (D) Harris 1902–
    5. 5. Zela (A. (Asa) Griffith) EOL 1877–1886
    6. 6. Edgar (Leander (Asa)) Griffith 1868–1914 m. Mary (E.) Carr 1866–
    7. 7. Ulysses (Sherman (Asa)) Griffith 1865–1952 m. Clara (A) Stream 1865– m. Lillian (O.) Confare 1868–1923
    8. 8. Jenevra (A. (Asa) Griffith) EOL 1862–1862
  3. 3. Nelson (Henry (Jonah)) Griffith 1845–1924 m. Cordelia Wireman 1856–1928
    1. 1. Clyde (L. (Nelson) Griffith) Lieut 1892–1919
    2. 2. Bessie (I. (Nelson)) Griffith 1886–
    3. 3. Guy (E. (Nelson)) Griffith 1889–
    4. 4. Byron (I. (Nelson)) Griffith 1897–
    5. 5. Zaidee (A. (Nelson)) Griffith 1882–1934
  4. 4. Sarah (Jane (Jonah)) Griffith 1847–1930 m. Edward Anderson 1840–1919 m. William (Stokely) Gray 1842–
    1. 1. James (Carson (Edward)) Anderson 1878–1952
    2. 2. Ira (Norman (Edward)) Anderson 1867–1895
    3. 3. Zela (Franklin (Edward)) Anderson 1868–1942
    4. 4. Rose (Eveline (Edward)) Anderson 1870–1949
    5. 5. Sarah (Isabelle (Edward)) Anderson 1872–1959
    6. 6. Jonah (Edward (Edward) Anderson) EOL 1874–1887
    7. 7. Orville (Sylvester (Edward)) Anderson 1879–1948
    8. 8. Ulysses (Sheridan (Edward)) Anderson 1882–1959
    9. 9. Fred ((Edward) Anderson) EOL 1884–1884
    10. 10. Elza (Griffith (Edward)) Anderson 1886–1961
    11. 11. Melvin (Doty (Edward)) Anderson 1888–1971
    12. 12. Asa (Guy (Edward)) Anderson 1894–1953
    13. 13. Zela (F. Edward)) Anderson 1869–
  5. 5. John ((Jonah)) Griffith 1853–1930
  6. 6. Amos (Elza (Jonah) Griffith) Rev 1856–1946 m. Mary (Alice) Dudley 1859–1933
  7. 7. Luke ((Jonah) Griffith) EOL 1835–1837
  8. 8. Zelah (T. (Jonah) Griffith) EOL 1849–1867
  9. 9. John (Jay (Jonah) Griffith) EOL 1842–1860
  10. 10. Elya ((Jonah)) Griffith 1838–1868
  11. 11. Elijah ((Jonah)) Griffith 1839–1930
  12. 12. Esli (Franklin (Jonah)) Griffith 1840–1929 m. Hattie E 1850–1923 m. Isabelle ((John)) Atkinson 1839–1888
    1. 1. Nelson (Wellington (Esli)) Griffith 1869–1915 m. Anna (Maria (George)) Hills 1869–1953
      1. 1. Floyd (A. (Nelson)) Griffith 1893–1934
      2. 2. Gladys ((Nelson)) Griffith 1900–
      3. 3. Glenn (H. (Nelson)) Griffith 1900–1990 m. Mary (Louise) Dennis 1914–
      4. 4. Earl (Franklin (Nelson)) Griffith 1896–1992
    2. 2. Elijah (Merriman (Esli)) Griffith 1873–1953
    3. 3. William ((Esli)) Griffith 1875–
    4. 4. Permilla (Mattie (Esli)) Griffith 1878–1940
    5. 5. Sarah ((Esli)) Griffith 1866–
    6. 6. Elmer (Esli (Esli)) Griffith 1871–1935
    7. 7. William (Wellberrie (Esli)) Griffith 1874–1956
    8. 8. Elmer ((Esli) Griffith) EOL 1867–1868
    9. 9. Sarah (Alberta (Esli)) Griffith 1866–1946

Sarah Merriman's Timeline

8 Records

1812
6 Oct 1812
Birth of Sarah (Elijah) Merriman in Wayne County, Ohio, USA
Wayne County, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 38
Sarah (Elijah) Merriman resided here in Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
1856
1856
Age 44
Sarah (Elijah) Merriman resided here in Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA
Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Sarah (Elijah) Merriman resided here in Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA
Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
Sarah (Elijah) Merriman resided here in Howard, Story, Iowa, United States
Howard, Story, Iowa, United States
1880
1880
Age 68
Sarah (Elijah) Merriman resided here in Howard, Story, Iowa, USA
Howard, Story, Iowa, USA
1892
27 Feb 1892
Age 80
Death of Sarah (Elijah) Merriman in Kossuth, Story, Iowa, USA
Kossuth, Story, Iowa, USA
1892
Feb 1892
Age 80
Burial of Sarah (Elijah) Merriman in Story City, Story, Iowa, USA
Story City, Story, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1812
    Event Place: Wayne County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Howard, Story, Iowa; Roll: 364; Family History Film: 1254364; Page: 226A; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 0704
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Howard, Story, Iowa; Roll: M593_420; Page: 74B; Image: 152; Family History Library Film: 545919
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lafayette, Story, Iowa; Roll: M653_339; Page: 751; Image: 313; Family History Library Film: 803339
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Porter, Porter, Indiana; Roll: M432_165; Page: 128A; Image: 449
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Porter, Porter, Indiana; Roll: M432_165; Page: 128A; Image: 449

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lafayette, Story, Iowa; Roll: M653_339; Page: 751; Image: 313; Family History Library Film: 803339

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Howard, Story, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Howard, Story, Iowa; Roll: M593_420; Page: 74B; Image: 152; Family History Library Film: 545919

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Howard, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Howard, Story, Iowa; Roll: 364; Family History Film: 1254364; Page: 226A; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 0704

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1892
    Event Place: Kossuth, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Feb 1892
    Event Place: Story City, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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