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Silas Mercer 1745–1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 February 1745

Birth Location: Currituck County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: Aug 1 1796

Death Location: Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: James Mercer

Mother: Ann Jones

Spouse(s): Dorcas Green

Children(s): Hermon Mercer

The story of Silas Mercer began in 1745 in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States of America. Silas Mercer married Dorcas Green, and had children including Hermon Mercer. Silas Mercer passed away in 1796 in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Mercer began in 1745 in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • Silas Mercer married Dorcas Green, and had children including Hermon Mercer.
  • Silas Mercer passed away in 1796 in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Mercer
1713–1790
Birth Location: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
JM
Ann Jones
1723–
Birth Location: Princess Anne County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Dorcas Green
1746–1819
Birth Location: Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Hermon Mercer
1784–1854
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
HM

Silas Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Silas Mercer
1745–1796
Birth Place: Currituck County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
James Mercer
1713–1790
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
Ann Jones
1723–
Princess Anne County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Mercer
1680–1735
Norfolk, VA
Amy Ives
1680–
Norfolk County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Mercer
1648–1718
Katherine Bigge
1655–1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Mercer
1612–1671
Mary Simson
1626–1667
John Bigge
1606–1694
Johanna immigrant
1622–1694

Silas Mercer's Descendants

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Silas Mercer (25 February 1745–Aug 1 1796) m. Dorcas Green (30 December 1746–7 September 1819)
  1. 1. Hermon Mercer 1784–1854 m. Elizabeth Andrews 1787–1818
    1. 1. George (Franklin) Mercer 1816–1879 m. Angeline Griffin 1828–1905 m. Eliza (E) King –1850
      1. 1. Susan (Jane) Mercer 1863–1940 m. Samuel (Jacob) Dennis 1854–1927
        1. 1. Susie (Isa) Dennis 1888–1966 m. Mack (Daniel) Kinard 1887–1974
        2. 2. Thomas (Nelson) Dennis 1894–1969 m. Sarah (Pauline) Dennis 1893–1973
        3. 3. Samuel (Jackson) Dennis 1903–1967 m. Eloise Dennis 1927–2012
        4. 4. Carrie (Inez "Dottie") Dennis 1900–1991 m. Albert Dennis 1895–
        5. 5. Georgia (Mercer) Dennis 1890–1975 m. Harrison (Ford) Neel 1885–1961
        6. 6. Emma (Maria) Dennis 1882–1932 m. Lacy (Lester) McClellan 1878–
        7. 7. Sarah (Angeline "Angie") Dennis 1897–1960 m. William (C) Simpson 1895–1975
        8. 8. Leonard (Jefferson) Dennis 1885–1950 m. Elizabeth (Ann) McKinnon 1892–1979
      2. 2. Jesse Mercer 1852–
      3. 3. Harriett (R.) Mercer 1856–
      4. 4. George Mercer 1859–
      5. 5. John (F.) Mercer 1839–
      6. 6. Franklin (F.) Mercer 1841–
      7. 7. Queen (Victoria) Mercer 1842–
      8. 8. Curtis (Harmon) Mercer 1845–1926
        1. 1. John (Thomas) Mercer 1871–1950
        2. 2. Albert (T.) Mercer –1934
        3. 3. William (Addison) Mercer –1917
        4. 4. Adriel (Hermon) Mercer 1878–1961
        5. 5. Ida (Boyd) Mercer 1890–1952
      9. 9. Eliza Mercer 1847–
      10. 10. Edgar Mercer 1849–
    2. 2. Silas Mercer 1803–1839 m. Ann Thompson 1805–1879
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Mercer 1830–1906
      2. 2. Sarah (J.S.) Mercer 1832–1846
      3. 3. Nancy (Haseltine) Mercer 1834–1858
      4. 4. Saunders (Harmon) Mercer 1837–1861
      5. 5. John (Fortson) Mercer 1839–1870
    3. 3. William (Andrews) Mercer 1805–1879 m. Mary (Ann) Walker 1818–1885
      1. 1. John (William) Mercer 1838–1862
      2. 2. William (J.) Mercer 1839–
      3. 3. Charles (F.) Mercer 1842–
      4. 4. Adiel (Sherwood) Mercer 1846–1908 m. Julia (Jane) Hamilton 1853–1917
        1. 1. Naomi (Ruth) Mercer 1870–1870
        2. 2. William (Herman) Mercer 1872–1935
        3. 3. James (Thomas) Mercer 1874–1940
        4. 4. Mary (Adeil) Mercer 1877–1958 m. Wyman Robinson 1874–
        5. 5. Janice (Julia) Mercer 1878–1916
        6. 6. Herbert (P.) Mercer 1881–
        7. 7. Alline (Kate) Mercer 1885–1972
        8. 8. Augusta (Barry) Mercer 1887–1974
        9. 9. Ora (Anna) Mercer 1890–
        10. 10. La (Rue Pearl) Mercer 1892–1974
    4. 4. Hermon Mercer 1807–
    5. 5. Mahalia (Matthews) Mercer 1808–1837
    6. 6. Frances (Ann) Mercer 1813–1848
    7. 7. Sabrina (s.) Mercer 1814–1870

Silas Mercer's Timeline

3 Records

1745
25 February 1745
Birth of Silas Mercer in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States of America
Currituck County, North Carolina, United States of America
1768
1768
Age 23
Silas Mercer was married in Halifax
Halifax
1796
Aug 1 1796
Age 51
Death of Silas Mercer in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 February 1745
    Event Place: Currituck County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1745; Birth city: Currituck Bay; Birth state: NC.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Halifax
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1745; Birth city: Currituck Bay; Birth state: NC.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1 1796
    Event Place: Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1745; Birth city: Currituck Bay; Birth state: NC.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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