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Stephen Colin Mercer 1845–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Apr 1845

Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 14 Mar 1914

Death Location: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, United States

Father: Solomon Mercer

Mother: Susannah Barfield

Spouse(s): Ann Mercer

Children(s): Minnie Mercer, Norah Mercer, John Mercer, Joseph Mercer

In 1845, Stephen Colin Mercer entered the world in Robeson, North Carolina, United States, born to Solomon Saul Mercer And Susannah Mariah Barfield. In 1850, Stephen Colin Mercer resided in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina. Stephen Colin Mercer married Ann E Mercer, and had children including John S Mercer, Joseph M Mercer, Minnie Jane Mercer, Norah F Mercer. Stephen Colin Mercer passed away in 1914 in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Stephen Colin Mercer entered the world in Robeson, North Carolina, United States, born to Solomon Saul Mercer And Susannah Mariah Barfield.
  • In 1850, Stephen Colin Mercer resided in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina.
  • Stephen Colin Mercer married Ann E Mercer, and had children including John S Mercer, Joseph M Mercer, Minnie Jane Mercer, Norah F Mercer.
  • Stephen Colin Mercer passed away in 1914 in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Mercer
1794–1872
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Susannah Barfield
1810–1868
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Ann Mercer
1851–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Minnie Mercer
1871–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Norah Mercer
1874–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Mercer
1876–1945
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Joseph Mercer
1878–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Stephen Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Mercer
1845–1914
Birth Place: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Solomon Saul Mercer
1794–1872
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Susannah (Mariah) Barfield
1810–1868
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Christopher Mercer
1748–1801
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Nancy
1755–1805
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Mercer
1715–1789
Sarah Baxley
1720–1802
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mercer
1690–1774
Constant Casewell
1695–1739

Stephen Mercer's Descendants

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Stephen (Colin) Mercer (20 Apr 1845–14 Mar 1914) m. Ann (E.) Mercer (abt 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–

Stephen Mercer's Timeline

8 Records

1845
20 Apr 1845
Birth of Stephen Colin Mercer in Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 5
Stephen Colin Mercer resided here in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina
Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina
1869
29 Mar 1869
Age 24
Stephen Colin Mercer was married in Cumberland, North Carolina
Cumberland, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 25
Stephen Colin Mercer resided here in Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 35
Stephen Colin Mercer resided here in Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 55
Stephen Colin Mercer resided here in Howellsville Township, Robeson, North Carolina
Howellsville Township, Robeson, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 65
Stephen Colin Mercer resided here in Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina
Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina
1914
14 Mar 1914
Age 69
Death of Stephen Colin Mercer in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, United States
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1845
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 979; Family History Film: 1254979; Page: 497D; Enumeration District: 179; Image: 0475.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1214; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 105; FHL microfilm: 1241214.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1129; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0103; Image: 305; FHL microfilm: 1375142.
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: M432_642; Page: 365A; Image: .
    [7] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [9] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1869
    Event Place: Cumberland, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1214; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 105; FHL microfilm: 1241214.
    [2] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: M432_642; Page: 365A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 979; Family History Film: 1254979; Page: 497D; Enumeration District: 179; Image: 0475.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Howellsville Township, Robeson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1214; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 105; FHL microfilm: 1241214.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1129; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0103; Image: 305; FHL microfilm: 1375142.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1914
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index
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