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Theodore P Merritt 1857–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jul 1857

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 24 May 1915

Death Location: Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Ransom Merritt

Mother: Rosanna Landon

Spouse(s): Orpha Johnson

Children(s): Leon Merritt

In 1857, Theodore P Merritt entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Ransom Merritt And Rosanna Rose Landon. In 1860, Theodore P Merritt resided in Conneaut, Conneautville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, U. In 1870, Theodore P Merritt resided in Richmond, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA. Theodore P Merritt married Orpha Johnson, and had children including Leon Roswell Merritt. Theodore P Merritt passed away in 1915 in Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Theodore P Merritt entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Ransom Merritt And Rosanna Rose Landon.
  • In 1860, Theodore P Merritt resided in Conneaut, Conneautville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, U.
  • In 1870, Theodore P Merritt resided in Richmond, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA.
  • Theodore P Merritt married Orpha Johnson, and had children including Leon Roswell Merritt.
  • Theodore P Merritt passed away in 1915 in Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ransom Merritt
1820–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RM
Rosanna Landon
1826–1875
Birth Location: New York, USA
RL

Spouses(s)

Orpha Johnson
1860–1927
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
OJ

Children(s)

Leon Merritt
1881–1958
Birth Location: Riceville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, United States
LM

Theodore Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Theodore Merritt
1857–1915
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Ransom Merritt
1820–
Pennsylvania
Rosanna ("Rose") Landon
1826–1875
New York, USA
Grandparents
James (Maryott) Jr
1795–1854
Rhode Island
Anna Miller
1795–1890
New York
Daniel Landon
1797–1878
Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy Mitchell
1799–1867
Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
James Merritt
1778–1852
PERSIS OAKS
1773–1858
Michael Jr
1775–1855
Lucy Munson
1775–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Felix Merriott
1752–1827
Michael Mitchell
1750–1776
Mabel Webster
1749–1777
Capt Munson
1728–1802

Theodore Merritt's Descendants

1.
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Theodore (P) Merritt (4 Jul 1857–24 May 1915) m. Orpha Johnson (Jul 1860–22 Jul 1927)
  1. 1. Leon (Roswell) Merritt 1881–1958 m. Adah (B) Schnadaker 1881–1937
    1. 1. Alice (Mae) Merritt 1906–1988 m. Harry (Benedict) Rushmore 1908–2001
      1. 1. Margaret (Anne) Rushmore 1935–2009 m. Robert (W) Stang 1931–1986 m. Milford (Mead) Roxberry 1918–1978 m. Raymond Reyst 1931–1993
    2. 2. Pearl (Evelyn) Merritt 1909–1982 m. Ezra (C) Mickle 1909–1967
      1. 1. Kathryn (May) Mickle 1938–2010
      2. 2. Thomas (Arthur) Mickle 1931–1979
      3. 3. Paul (Claire) Mickle 1929–2002
    3. 3. Grace Merritt 1903–
    4. 4. Alton (L) Merritt 1903–1969
    5. 5. Helen (Ruby) Merritt 1913–1991
    6. 6. Glenn (Richard) Merritt 1910–1937

Theodore Merritt's Timeline

7 Records

1857
4 Jul 1857
Birth of Theodore P Merritt in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 3
Theodore P Merritt resided here in Conneaut, Conneautville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
Conneaut, Conneautville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Theodore P Merritt resided here in Richmond, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA
Richmond, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Theodore P Merritt resided here in Richmond, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
Richmond, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Theodore P Merritt resided here in Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Theodore P Merritt resided here in Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1915
24 May 1915
Age 58
Death of Theodore P Merritt in Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1857
    Event Place: Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Conneaut, Conneautville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, 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: Conneaut, Crawford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1099; Page: 197; Family History Libr

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Richmond, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Richmond, Ashtabula, Ohio; Roll: M593_1170; Page: 337B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Richmond, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Richmond, Crawford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1120; Page: 47B; Enumeration District: 110

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1408; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1241408

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375356

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Linesville
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriage Registers

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1915
    Event Place: Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
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