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Silas Foster Merritt 1842–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 April 1842

Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 20 Nov 1919

Death Location: Friendship (Starrville), Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Sylvanus Merritt

Mother: Eliza Bennett

Spouse(s): Anna Powell

Children(s): James Merritt, Delilah Merritt, Mary Meritt, Martha Meritt, Della Merritt, Amanda Merritt, John Sr, Annie Merritt, Samuel Merritt, (infant Meritt, (infant Meritt

In 1842, Silas Foster Merritt entered the world in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Sylvanus V Merritt And Eliza Catherine Bennett. In 1850, Silas Foster Merritt resided in District 4, Williamson, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Silas Foster Merritt resided in Hillsboro, Hillsborough, Hill, Texas, USA. Silas Foster Merritt married Anna Lizabeth Powell, and had children including Amanda Loweta Merritt, Annie Belle Merritt, Delilah Udora Merritt, Della Merritt, Infant Dau Meritt, Infant Son Meritt, James Sylvanus Merritt, John Foster Meritt Sr, Martha Leona Meritt, Mary Evaline Meritt, Samuel Merritt. Silas Foster Merritt passed away in 1919 in Friendship (Starrville), Smith County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1842, Silas Foster Merritt entered the world in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Sylvanus V Merritt And Eliza Catherine Bennett.
  • In 1850, Silas Foster Merritt resided in District 4, Williamson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Silas Foster Merritt resided in Hillsboro, Hillsborough, Hill, Texas, USA.
  • Silas Foster Merritt married Anna Lizabeth Powell, and had children including Amanda Loweta Merritt, Annie Belle Merritt, Delilah Udora Merritt, Della Merritt, Infant Dau Meritt, Infant Son Meritt, James Sylvanus Merritt, John Foster Meritt Sr, Martha Leona Meritt, Mary Evaline Meritt, Samuel Merritt.
  • Silas Foster Merritt passed away in 1919 in Friendship (Starrville), Smith County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sylvanus Merritt
1818–1901
Birth Location: Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
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Eliza Bennett
1822–1894
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Anna Powell
1850–1925
Birth Location: DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Children(s)

James Merritt
1873–1958
Birth Location: Hill Co.Texas USA
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Delilah Merritt
1872–1951
Birth Location: Hill County, Texas, USA
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Mary Meritt
1876–1956
Birth Location: Hill County, Texas, United States of America
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Martha Meritt
1880–1884
Birth Location: Hill County, Texas, United States of America
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Della Merritt
1882–1977
Birth Location: Hill Co., Texas, USA
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Amanda Merritt
1885–1970
Birth Location: Hubbard, Hill, Texas, USA
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John Sr
1889–1938
Birth Location: Starville, Texas
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Annie Merritt
1893–1962
Birth Location: Smith County, Texas, USA
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Samuel Merritt
1869–1870
Birth Location: Hill County, Texas, USA
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(infant Meritt
1879–1879
Birth Location: –
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(infant Meritt
1878–1878
Birth Location: Hill Co., Texas, USA
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Silas Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Silas Merritt
1842–1919
Birth Place: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Sylvanus V Merritt
1818–1901
Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Eliza (Catherine) Bennett
1822–1894
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Silas ((DNA match)) Merritt
1790–1875
North Carolina
Sarah ("Sallie" Edwards,) Merritt
1795–1865
Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
John Bennett
1784–1854
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Merritt
1755–1831
Nancy COGGIN
1749–1850
Nathaniel War
1762–1810
Nancy HOWARD
1761–1846
Joseph BENNETT
1750–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alice Coggins
1736–1810
John Coggins
1715–1793
John Col
1746–1787
Mary Martin
1745–1778
William Howard
1748–1816
Salley Childress
–1828
John III
1715–1768
Patience Hickman
1715–1779

Silas Merritt's Descendants

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Silas (Foster) Merritt (27 April 1842–20 Nov 1919) m. Anna (Lizabeth) Powell (2 Apr 1850–4 Aug 1925)
  1. 1. James (Sylvanus) Merritt 1873–1958 m. Mattie Perry 1897–1962 m. Eva Lee 1878–1917
    1. 1. Harold Merritt 1925–2009 m. Ruth (Ellen) Mapes 1928–2005 m. Winnie (Joyce) Merritt 1922–1994
      1. 1. Daniel (Allen) Merritt 1948–2004
    2. 2. Marie (Lucile) Merrett 1900–1988 m. Orren (Datis Moore) Jr 1898–1984
      1. 1. A (C) Moore 1920–2009 m. Theda (Jo) Heuschober 1928–2018
      2. 2. Loyd (Carroll) Moore 1931–1981 m. Barbara (Ann) Fletcher 1938–1992
      3. 3. Janet (M) Moore 1923–2024 m. Ernest Schattel 1923–2020
      4. 4. Lafauer (F) Moore 1926–
    3. 3. Annie (Mozelle Jeanette) Merrett 1902–1990 m. Luther (Lawrence) Ford 1897–1991
      1. 1. James (Luther) Ford 1924–1973 m. Freda (Juanita) Bedford 1926–1990
      2. 2. Eva (Marie) Ford 1920–2010 m. Dixie (Alden) Simmons 1919–1977
      3. 3. Martha (Wynelle) Ford 1933–2007 m. Hugh (Franklin) Sobey 1929–2010
    4. 4. James (Clyde) Merritt 1906–1972 m. Pauline Mayes 1912–1986
      1. 1. James (Clyde Merritt) Jr. 1945–2009 m. Kay Merritt 1941–2006
      2. 2. Dolores (Alyne) Merritt 1935–1999 m. James (Pendleton) Souder 1911–1984
    5. 5. Otis Merritt 1911–1983 m. Alice (Pauline) Harris 1917–2001 m. Johnsie (Louise) Arant 1919–1976
    6. 6. Carl (Henderson) Merritt 1904–1973 m. Evalene Merritt 1909–
    7. 7. Edwin (Brooks) Merritt 1909–1973 m. Mary (Beulah) Martin 1895–1993
      1. 1. Eileen Sperlich 1920–2006
      2. 2. Frank Sperlich 1920–1964
  2. 2. Delilah (Udora) Merritt 1872–1951 m. Jarold (R) Collins 1862– m. Robert (Henry Clay) Butler 1852–1933
    1. 1. Mabe Collins 1891–
    2. 2. Leroy (Bohn Butler) Sr 1917–1999 m. Maurine Bailey 1921–1980
      1. 1. Leroy (Bohn Butler) Jr 1942–2020
      2. 2. Joe (Bailey) Butler 1944–2022
    3. 3. Ruth (Hazel) Butler 1915–2001 m. James (Eugene) Lavender 1915–
      1. 1. Sylvia (Patricia) Lavender 1935–1994 m. Clayton (James) Collins 1927–2002
  3. 3. Mary (Evaline) Meritt 1876–1956 m. James (Clayburn) Patterson 1875–1917
    1. 1. Lawrence (James) Patterson 1896–1968 m. Mary (Alice) Brown 1892–1965 m. Myrtle Jorgensen 1900–1994
      1. 1. James (Clifford) Patterson 1922–1989 m. Hazel (Jeanette) Daniels 1924–2014 m. Reba (Lucille) Bettis 1932–2000
      2. 2. Leroy (Lawrence) Patterson 1925–2015 m. Ada (Bernice) Nash 1926–2000 m. Nina (Mae) Peoples 1925–1996
        1. 1. Jerry (Wayne) Patterson 1946–2023
      3. 3. Niels (Thomas) Jorgensen 1933–2001 m. Carmen (Adele) Land 1934–2019 m. Mildred (Faye) Smith 1926–2023
    2. 2. Nora (Louise) Patterson 1897–1975 m. FRANKLIN (AUGUSTUS) BROWN 1895–1973
      1. 1. ARLTON (LEROY) BROWN 1919–1996 m. THELMA (GRACE) BECKHAM 1927–2013
        1. 1. Donald (Lee) Brown 1942–2006
        2. 2. Cynthia (Grace) Brown 1947–1999
      2. 2. James (William) Brown 1917–1981 m. Shirley (Margueritte) WEIR 1923–1992
        1. 1. Joanna Brown 1942–2020
      3. 3. Lester (Paul) Brown 1924–2001 m. Verna (Lee) Deville 1926–1985
        1. 1. Judy (Kay) Brown 1951–2014
        2. 2. Janice (Lee) Brown 1943–2021 m. Arthur (Ray) Lamm 1943–2011 m. Ronald (Scott) Capps 1945–2018
      4. 4. Peggy (Louise) Brown 1928–1984 m. Burr (Buel) Cummings 1923–1991
        1. 1. James (Michael) Cummings 1947–2005
        2. 2. Linda (Louise) Cummings 1949–2022
    3. 3. Foster (Frank) Patterson 1904–1980 m. Lennie (Lurlie) Havard 1911–2005
      1. 1. Margaret (Jeanette) Patterson 1932–2000 m. Delma (Eugene) Busby 1928–2003
      2. 2. Jackie (Frank) Patterson 1928–2007 m. Easter (Lillie) Avant 1922–2015
        1. 1. Jimmy (Frank) Patterson 1948–2002
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Frances) Patterson 1929–2009 m. Dorus (Wilson) Cook 1926–1990 m. James (Devane) Crain 1926–2016
      4. 4. Jo (Ann) Patterson 1931–1980 m. John (Hugh) Melton 1926–2003 m. Madill (Ray) Cox 1927–2000
        1. 1. Sherry (Lee) Goodson 1949–1992
    4. 4. Clifford Patterson 1908–1998 m. Ruth Patterson 1906–
    5. 5. Lizzie Patterson 1902–1991 m. William (Levy) Causey 1904–1978
      1. 1. Evelyn (Ann) Causey 1926–1982 m. Paul (Henry Lacey) Jr 1925–2003
        1. 1. Sherilyn (Ann) Lacey 1946–2011 m. Albert (Daniel) Vogel 1937–2020
      2. 2. Billie (Fay) Causey 1928–2012
        1. 1. Sharon (Ann) Best 1946–2010
      3. 3. Mary (Joyce) Causey 1930–1999 m. Clarence (William McMullin) -Jr 1927–1981
        1. 1. Joyce (Lynn) McMullin 1949–2017
      4. 4. Nell (Ruth) Causey 1932–2007
    6. 6. William (Walker) Patterson 1899–1946 m. Pansy Duncan 1904–1984
      1. 1. William (Ralph) Patterson 1922–1948 m. Johnnie (Kathryn) Harrison 1923–2010
        1. 1. William (Ralph Patterson) Jr 1946–2002
      2. 2. David (Ray) Patterson 1938–2010
      3. 3. Gerald (Wayne) Patterson 1941–2000 m. Mary (Lou) Narramore 1942–1998
      4. 4. John (Caroll) Patterson 1931–1997 m. Constance (Georgeane) Foley 1925–1982
      5. 5. Floyd (Wesley) Patterson 1924–1949 m. Ellen (Gail Wadlington) (Patterson) 1924–1949
      6. 6. Mary (Agnes) Patterson 1926–1992 m. Hughy Rider 1924–1991
        1. 1. Betty Rider-Oakley 1950–2006
      7. 7. Billy (Galen) Patterson 1935–2005
      8. 8. Bonnie (Catherine) Patterson 1929–2016 m. A (L) Gregery 1923–
  4. 4. Martha (Leona) Meritt 1880–1884
  5. 5. Della Merritt 1882–1977 m. William (M) Bathrop 1873–1963 m. Roy (Moreland) Mobley 1879–1919
    1. 1. Merle (H) Mobley 1906–1976
    2. 2. Lois Mobley 1902–
    3. 3. Mildred Mobley 1908–
    4. 4. Roy (Merritt) Mobley 1911–1993
    5. 5. Marvin (Harold) Balthrop 1913–1966
  6. 6. Amanda (Loweta) Merritt 1885–1970 m. Marion (Cevester) Reese 1881–1945
    1. 1. Clara (Fay) Reese 1906–1986 m. Rueben (Eral "Hap" Ray) Sr 1901–1977
      1. 1. Rueben (Eral Ray) Jr 1922–1944
      2. 2. Dan (Reese) Ray 1927–1958 m. Lura (Jane) Garvin 1930–1983
      3. 3. Lee (Ann) Ray 1939–2005
      4. 4. Donald (Wayne) Ray 1933–1993
      5. 5. Mariople Ray 1926–1926
      6. 6. James Ray 1932–1932
      7. 7. John Ray 1932–1932
    2. 2. Carl (Cevester) Reese 1909–2000 m. Pearline (Rose) Bennifield 1912–2013
      1. 1. Carl (Sandy) Reese 1946–2015
    3. 3. Oran (F) Reese 1913–
    4. 4. Ima (Lee) Reese 1914–2003 m. James (Andrew) Dawson 1910–1964
      1. 1. Martha (Jean) Dawson 1937–2006 m. Joe (Clifford) Smithwick 1933–1992 m. Jack (Warren) Vantreese 1938–1997
      2. 2. Linda (Kay) Dawson 1944–1944
      3. 3. Marion (Irene) Dawson 1937–2012 m. Carl (Junior) Manley 1924–2011 m. Eugene (Russell) Roberson 1932–2012
    5. 5. Annie (Lowetta) Reese 1917–2000
    6. 6. Frederick (Ralph) Reece 1922–2002
    7. 7. Bernice (Earl) Reese 1921–1921
    8. 8. Travis (Ross) Reese 1925–1925
  7. 7. John (Foster Meritt) Sr 1889–1938 m. Essie (M) Allon 1901–1996
    1. 1. Jack (Wild) Merritt 1913–2010
    2. 2. James (Lewis) Merritt 1909–1995 m. Opal Black 1911–2002
      1. 1. Harold (Lloyd) Merritt 1931–2007 m. Betty (Joyce) Merritt 1932–2008
    3. 3. Gladys (Elizabeth) Merritt 1910–1998 m. Wilson Fisher 1908–1987
      1. 1. Jon (Wilson) Fisher 1950–1979
    4. 4. Martha (Helen) Merritt 1914–2008 m. Clyde (Clement) Hays 1911–1972
      1. 1. Bill (Clyde) Hays 1940–2024
    5. 5. Mary (Cloe) Merritt 1916–2013 m. Henry (Rudford) Jackson 1913–1985
      1. 1. James (Henry) Jackson 1934–1976
      2. 2. Jack (Marvin) Jackson 1938–1987
    6. 6. Elise Merritt 1922–2010 m. David (Chester) Drake 1923–2009
    7. 7. Donald (Leory) Merritt 1928–1999
    8. 8. John (Foster) Merritt 1926–1998
      1. 1. Jean (Lynn) Meritt 1951–2020
    9. 9. James Meritt 1937–2012
    10. 10. Virginia (Dean) Merritt 1921–1983
      1. 1. Charles (F. Gillentine) Sr. 1937–2017
  8. 8. Annie (Belle) Merritt 1893–1962 m. William (Ross) Fincher 1890–1992
    1. 1. Ross (Lindy) Fincher 1927–2014
    2. 2. William (Graves) Fincher 1933–2008
  9. 9. Samuel Merritt 1869–1870
  10. 10. (infant (dau.)) Meritt 1879–1879
  11. 11. (infant (son)) Meritt 1878–1878

Silas Merritt's Timeline

8 Records

1842
27 April 1842
Birth of Silas Foster Merritt in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 8
Silas Foster Merritt resided here in District 4, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 18
Silas Foster Merritt resided here in Hillsboro, Hillsborough, Hill, Texas, USA
Hillsboro, Hillsborough, Hill, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 28
Silas Foster Merritt resided here in Precinct 5, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 38
Silas Foster Merritt resided here in Precinct 5, Hill, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Hill, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 58
Silas Foster Merritt resided here in Holts, Smith, Texas, USA
Holts, Smith, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
Silas Foster Merritt resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Smith, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Smith, Texas, USA
1919
20 Nov 1919
Age 77
Death of Silas Foster Merritt in Gladewater, Smith County, Texas
Gladewater, Smith County, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 April 1842
    Event Place: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Hill, Texas; Roll: M593_1591; Page: 462B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas; Roll: M653_1297; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 8
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: 900; Page: 159a
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: 900; Page: 159a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Hillsborough, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas; Roll: M653_1297; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Hill, Texas; Roll: M593_1591; Page: 462B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Holts, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1919
    Event Place: Gladewater, Smith County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 2298; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 01500 to 36380, Application Years 1913 to 1920
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Friendship (Starrville), Smith County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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