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Walter W Mercer 1897–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7-25-1897

Birth Location: Colquitt Co., Georgia, USA

Death Date: 7-7-1978

Death Location: Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA

Father: Benjamin Mercer

Mother: Mary Tillman

Spouse(s): Ruth Mercer

Children(s): Mary Mercer

In 1897, Walter W Mercer entered the world in Colquitt Co., Georgia, USA, born to Benjamin Walter Mercer And Mary Magdaline Tillman. In 1900, Walter W Mercer resided in Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Walter W Mercer resided in Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyvill. Walter W Mercer married Ruth W Mercer, and had children including Mary R Mercer. Walter W Mercer passed away in 1978 in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Walter W Mercer entered the world in Colquitt Co., Georgia, USA, born to Benjamin Walter Mercer And Mary Magdaline Tillman.
  • In 1900, Walter W Mercer resided in Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter W Mercer resided in Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyvill.
  • Walter W Mercer married Ruth W Mercer, and had children including Mary R Mercer.
  • Walter W Mercer passed away in 1978 in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Mercer
1850–1934
Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
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Mary Tillman
1850–1942
Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
MT

Spouses(s)

Ruth Mercer
1905–1980
Birth Location: Georgia
RM

Children(s)

Mary Mercer
1926–
Birth Location: Florida
MM

Walter Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Walter Mercer
1897–1978
Birth Place: Colquitt Co., Georgia, USA
Parents
Benjamin Walter Mercer
1850–1934
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Mary (Magdaline) Tillman
1850–1942
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Solomon ((Saul) Colon) Mercer
1815–1889
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Martha Robinson
1819–1862
Colquitt County, Georgia, USA
Elijah (J Tillman) Capt
1829–1911
Thomas, Georgia, United States
Mary (Kate) Murphy
1836–1922
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Colen Mercer
1785–1850
Phereby Musselwhite
1784–1860
James Robinson
1798–1850
Martha Tillman
1800–1850
John Tillman
1812–1897
Sarah Coursey
1816–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Mercer
1748–1801
Nancy
1755–1805
Milbea Musselwhite
1750–1835
Deborah Drury
1766–1838
Charles Robinson
1758–1819
Sabray Brisbane
1765–
Jeremiah Tillman
1776–1855
Dicey Brown
1778–1855

Walter Mercer's Descendants

1.
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Walter (W) Mercer (7-25-1897–7-7-1978) m. Ruth (W.) Mercer (1905–1980)
  1. 1. Mary (R) Mercer 1926– m. James (C) Campbell 1922–

Walter Mercer's Timeline

9 Records

1897
7-25-1897
Birth of Walter W Mercer in Colquitt Co., Georgia, USA
Colquitt Co., Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
Walter W Mercer resided here in Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
Walter W Mercer resided here in Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
1910
1910
Age 13
Walter W Mercer resided here in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 33
Walter W Mercer resided here in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia
Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 38
Walter W Mercer resided here in Precinct 13, Duval, Florida
Precinct 13, Duval, Florida
1945
1945
Age 48
Walter W Mercer resided here in Precinct 13, Duval, Florida
Precinct 13, Duval, Florida
1946
1946
Age 49
Walter W Mercer resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1978
7-7-1978
Age 81
Death of Walter W Mercer in Orange Park, Florida, USA
Orange Park, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7-25-1897
    Event Place: Colquitt Co., Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia; Roll: 374; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 216.0; FHL microfilm: 2340109
    [3] Florida Death Index
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T623_189; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 25; FHL microfilm: 1240189.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T624_179; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 220; FHL microfilm: 1374192.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T623_189; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 25; FHL microfilm: 1240189.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Militia Districts 1020, 1445, Robinson, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T623_189; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 25; FHL microfilm: 1240189.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T624_179; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 220; FHL microfilm: 1374192.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia; Roll: 374; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 216.0; FHL microfilm: 2340109

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 13, Duval, Florida
    Record Source: Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Precinct 13, Duval, Florida

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7-7-1978
    Event Place: Orange Park, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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