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William Merrick 1818–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1818

Birth Location: New York City, New York

Death Date: 20 Dec 1903

Death Location: Homer Glen, Will, Illinois, USA

Father:

Mother: Elizabeth Hall

Spouse(s): Mary Mason

Children(s): Russel Myrick, Albert Myrick, Mary Myrick, Frank Myrick, Clara Myrick

In 1818, William Merrick entered the world in New York City, New York, born to Gardner Myrick And Elizabeth Hall. William Merrick married Mary A Mason, and had children including Albert G Myrick, Charles Myrick, Clara Myrick, Frank Myrick, Mary A Myrick, Russel Myrick. William Merrick passed away in 1903 in Homer Glen, Will, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1818, William Merrick entered the world in New York City, New York, born to Gardner Myrick And Elizabeth Hall.
  • William Merrick married Mary A Mason, and had children including Albert G Myrick, Charles Myrick, Clara Myrick, Frank Myrick, Mary A Myrick, Russel Myrick.
  • William Merrick passed away in 1903 in Homer Glen, Will, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elizabeth Hall
1798–1884
Birth Location: Ingersoll,,Ontario,Canada
EH

Spouses(s)

Mary Mason
1815–1899
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
MM

Children(s)

Russel Myrick
1856–
Birth Location: Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
RM
Albert Myrick
1849–1920
Birth Location: Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA
AM
Mary Myrick
1854–
Birth Location: Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
MM
Frank Myrick
1858–
Birth Location: Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
FM
Clara Myrick
1859–
Birth Location: Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
CM

William Merrick's Ancestors

Self
William Merrick
1818–1903
Birth Place: New York City, New York
Parents
Elizabeth Hall
1798–1884
Ingersoll,,Ontario,Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Merrick's Descendants

1.
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William Merrick (26 May 1818–20 Dec 1903) m. Mary (A) Mason (16 Oct 1815–Mar 1899)
  1. 1. Russel Myrick 1856– m. Ella E 1867–
    1. 1. Raymond (Lawton) Myrick 1896–1989
      1. 1. John (J) Myrick 1934–2018 m. Nancy (J) Chase 1934–1992 m. Pauline (M) LaValle 1935–2022
    2. 2. Clara Myrick 1889–
    3. 3. Spencer (M) Myrick 1899–
    4. 4. Foster Myrick 1906–
    5. 5. William Myrick 1888–
    6. 6. Florence Myrick 1893–
  2. 2. Albert (G) Myrick 1849–1920
  3. 3. Mary (A) Myrick 1854–
  4. 4. Frank Myrick 1858–
  5. 5. Clara Myrick 1859–

William Merrick's Timeline

9 Records

1818
26 May 1818
Birth of William Merrick in Canada
Canada
1818
26 May 1818
Birth of William Merrick in New York City, New York
New York City, New York
1841
1841
Age 23
William Merrick resided here in Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA
Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA
1860
29 Jul 1860
Age 42
William Merrick resided here in Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA
Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA
1870
22 Jul 1870
Age 52
William Merrick resided here in Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
1900
11 Jun 1900
Age 82
William Merrick resided here in Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
1902
15 Sep 1902
Age 84
William Merrick - Probate in Cook County, Illinois, USA
Cook County, Illinois, USA
1903
17 Dec 1903
Age 85
Death of William Merrick in Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA
Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA
1903
20 Dec 1903
Age 85
Burial of William Merrick in Homer Glen, Will, Illinois, USA
Homer Glen, Will, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1818
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Orland, Cook, Illinois; Roll: M593_213; Page: 474A; Family History Library Film: 545712
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Illinois, Select Deaths Index
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Orland, Cook, Illinois; Roll: M653_170; Page: 767; Family History Library Film: 803170
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orland, Cook, Illinois; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 1178; FHL microfilm: 1240294

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1818
    Event Place: New York City, New York
    Record Source: Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Will County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Orland, Cook, Illinois; Roll: M653_170; Page: 767; Family History Library Film: 803170

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Orland, Cook, Illinois; Roll: M593_213; Page: 474A; Family History Library Film: 545712

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1882
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Naturalization Petitions, 1872 - 1902; NAI Number: 1225038; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Orland Township, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orland, Cook, Illinois; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 1178; FHL microfilm: 1240294

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1903
    Event Place: Orland, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1879-1928; Author: Illinois. Probate Court (Cook County); Probate Place: Cook, Illinois
    [3] Illinois, Select Deaths Index
    [4] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1903
    Event Place: Homer Glen, Will, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Cook County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1879-1928; Author: Illinois. Probate Court (Cook County); Probate Place: Cook, Illinois
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