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Solomon Mercer 1715–1789 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: St Brides, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1789

Death Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States

Father: John Mercer

Mother: Constant Casewell

Spouse(s): Sarah Baxley

Children(s): Christopher Mercer, Joseph Mercer, Uthany Mercer, Sarah Mercer, Malachi Mercer, Solomon Mercer, Nancy Mercer, Constant Mercer

Solomon Mercer was born in 1715 in St Brides, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, the child of John Mercer And Constant Casewell. In 1790, Solomon Mercer resided in Robeson, North Carolina, United States. Solomon Mercer married Sarah Mariah Baxley, and had children including Christopher Mercer, Constant Mercer, Joseph Mercer, Malachi Mercer, Nancy Mercer, Sarah Mercer, Solomon Mercer, Uthany Mercer. Solomon Mercer passed away in 1789 in Robeson, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • Solomon Mercer was born in 1715 in St Brides, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, the child of John Mercer And Constant Casewell.
  • In 1790, Solomon Mercer resided in Robeson, North Carolina, United States.
  • Solomon Mercer married Sarah Mariah Baxley, and had children including Christopher Mercer, Constant Mercer, Joseph Mercer, Malachi Mercer, Nancy Mercer, Sarah Mercer, Solomon Mercer, Uthany Mercer.
  • Solomon Mercer passed away in 1789 in Robeson, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Mercer
1690–1774
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Constant Casewell
1695–1739
Birth Location: Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Baxley
1720–1802
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Christopher Mercer
1748–1801
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Joseph Mercer
1740–1797
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Uthany Mercer
1748–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Mercer
1750–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Malachi Mercer
1750–1795
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Solomon Mercer
1751–1804
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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Nancy Mercer
1752–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Constant Mercer
1753–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Solomon Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Solomon Mercer
1715–1789
Birth Place: St Brides, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Mercer
1690–1774
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Constant Casewell
1695–1739
Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Mercer
1647–1718
Foxes Lane, Stepney, Middlesex, London, England
Katherine Biggs
1655–1727
Lower, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Matthew Caswell
1645–1703
Lower, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Wilson
1645–
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Mercer
1612–1671
Mary Simson
1627–1667
John Biggs
1615–1693
William Caswell
1614–
Unknown Caswell
1620–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mercer
1590–1612
Elizabeth Ruston
1595–1612
Thomas Simson
1592–1625
Sarah Simson
1600–1627
Richard Biggs
1559–1624
Sarah Juxon
1589–1619

Solomon Mercer's Descendants

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Solomon Mercer (1715–1789) m. Sarah (Mariah) Baxley (1720–1802)
  1. 1. Christopher Mercer 1748–1801 m. Nancy 1755–1805
    1. 1. Christopher (Mercer) Jr 1777–1845
    2. 2. Richard Mercer 1780–1820 m. Happy Kinlaw 1798–1839
      1. 1. Mary Mercer 1813–
      2. 2. Linnean (Ann) Mercer 1815– m. Daniel (L) Musselwhite 1800–1869
        1. 1. Mary (Eliza) Musselwhite 1841–1926
        2. 2. Richard Musselwhite 1859–1934
        3. 3. William (Riley) Musselwhite 1839–1914
        4. 4. Augustus Musselwhite 1835–1861
    3. 3. John (P) Mercer 1782–1847 m. Sarah 1798–
      1. 1. Catherine Mercer 1817–
      2. 2. Richard Mercer 1820–
      3. 3. Erwin Mercer 1825–
      4. 4. Christopher Mercer 1827–
      5. 5. Dorothy Mercer 1833–
      6. 6. Penny Mercer 1835–
      7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Mercer 1830–1902
        1. 1. John (C) Carlyle 1874–1942
    4. 4. Colen Mercer 1785–1850 m. Phereby Musselwhite 1784–1860
      1. 1. Solomon ((Saul) Colon) Mercer 1815–1889 m. Martha Robinson 1819–1862 m. Emma (Elizabeth) Pyles 1846–1930
        1. 1. James ((Jim) L) Mercer 1844–1910 m. Rushia ("Ruth" J.) May 1841–1885
        2. 2. Susan Mercer 1847–1895
        3. 3. Cordelia Mercer 1848–1913 m. Timothy Pyles 1854–1929
        4. 4. Benjamin (Walter) Mercer 1850–1934 m. Mary (Magdaline) Tillman 1850–1942
        5. 5. Mary (Ann or Polly) Mercer 1853–1927 m. William (Alford) Williams 1859–1909
        6. 6. Roxy (A E) Mercer 1856–1927
        7. 7. Laura (J.) Mercer 1858– m. George (Washington) Hammond 1860–1948
        8. 8. Henry (Michael) Mercer 1859–1933 m. Martha (S.E. “Betty”) Weeks 1870–1935
        9. 9. Noah Mercer 1859–1917 m. Josie McKinnie 1871–1954
        10. 10. Charles Mercer 1864–
        11. 11. Solomon (“Sol”) Mercer 1871–1950 m. Maggie Worlds 1880–1937
        12. 12. Jennie Mercer 1874–1943 m. William (M) Parker 1867–
        13. 13. Green (Berry) Mercer 1876–1930 m. Dovie Gilbert 1886–1930
        14. 14. William (E.) Mercer 1878–1934 m. Lizzie Beck 1876–
        15. 15. Martha (Cornelia) Mercer 1866–1907 m. Henry Plymel 1857–1943
        16. 16. Albert (Garfield) Mercer 1881–1953 m. Rosa Hart 1881–1915 m. Carrie Merser 1896–1942
        17. 17. Rosie Mercer 1888–
      2. 2. Eliza Mercer 1811–1880
      3. 3. Rhoda Mercer 1815–
      4. 4. Elizabeth Mercer 1803–1820
      5. 5. Sarah Mercer 1804–1889 m. John (H.) Tillman 1798–1886
        1. 1. Rachel Tillman 1842–1920 m. William (M) McMullen 1845–1909
        2. 2. Jeremiah (Duncan) Tillman 1824–1913 m. Elizabeth Allen 1835–
        3. 3. John (Absalom Tillman) Sr 1839–1899 m. Harriet (G.) Tillman 1841–1908
    5. 5. Solomon (Saul) Mercer 1794–1872 m. Susannah (Mariah) Barfield 1810–1868
      1. 1. Mary (Richard) Mercer 1833–1880
      2. 2. Nancy (Watts) Mercer 1834–1888 m. Henry Barker 1825–1897
        1. 1. James (Wallace) Barker 1873–1934
        2. 2. Ira (Marvin) Barker 1875–1924
        3. 3. Suza (A.) Barfield 1870–1923
      3. 3. Catharine Mercer 1836–1900
      4. 4. Miles (VanBuren) Mercer 1837–1924 m. Mary (E.) Mercer 1838–
        1. 1. Nash (A) Mercer 1874–
        2. 2. Alexander (B.) Mercer 1871–
        3. 3. Mary (E.) Mercer 1863–
        4. 4. Francis (W.) Mercer 1878–
        5. 5. Sawl (E.) Mercer 1867–
        6. 6. Emma (B.) Mercer 1869–
        7. 7. James (L. Mc K.) Mercer 1866–
      5. 5. William (Hamilton) Mercer 1839–1924
        1. 1. Foster (French (Wm F)) Mercer 1879–1965
        2. 2. John (Christopher) Mercer 1865–1920
      6. 6. John (Pickett) Mercer 1841–1916
      7. 7. Hiram (Christopher) Mercer 1842–1912 m. Louisa Barker 1853–
      8. 8. Margaret (Ann) Mercer 1843–1920
      9. 9. Saul (McHibin) Mercer 1846–1864
      10. 10. Stephen (Colin) Mercer 1845–1914 m. Ann (E.) Mercer 1851–
        1. 1. Minnie (Jane) Mercer 1871–
        2. 2. Norah (F.) Mercer 1874–
        3. 3. John (S.) Mercer 1876–1945
        4. 4. Joseph (M.) Mercer 1878–
      11. 11. James (Edward Fletcher) Mercer 1849–1908 m. Delia Roberts 1875–1949
        1. 1. Herbert (Leon) Mercer 1891–1942
        2. 2. Saul (Edward) Mercer 1893–1963
        3. 3. Lewis (Louis L) Mercer 1898–
        4. 4. William (R) Mercer 1899–1957
        5. 5. Florence (S) Mercer 1902–
        6. 6. Gladys (M) Mercer 1904–1943
        7. 7. Alma (Beatrice Gypsy) Mercer 1908–1976
  2. 2. Joseph Mercer 1740–1797
  3. 3. Uthany Mercer 1748–
  4. 4. Sarah Mercer 1750–
  5. 5. Malachi Mercer 1750–1795
  6. 6. Solomon Mercer 1751–1804
  7. 7. Nancy Mercer 1752–
  8. 8. Constant Mercer 1753–

Solomon Mercer's Timeline

3 Records

1715
1715
Birth of Solomon Mercer in St Brides, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
St Brides, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1789
1789
Age 74
Death of Solomon Mercer in Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 75
Solomon Mercer resided here in Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Robeson, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: St Brides, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 147; Image: 429; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, Will Abstracts
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