Thomas Mercer1

TMG ID:7721, (18 Jan 1734 - 18 Mar 1816)
Relationship:5th great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr.1 B: 20 Oct 1694, D: 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor1 B: c 1692, D: b 1758

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFriday, 20 Feb 1761, Thomas, age 27 years, 1 month and 2 days, and Jane Hunt were married.2
     
MarriageThursday, 3 Jun 1802, Thomas, age 68 years, 4 months and 16 days, and Lydia Harlan were married.2
     

Citations

  1. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - Richard Mercer"; Ancestral File, 4.19 (24 Jan 2000), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - Mercer."
  2. [S404] RootsWeb.com, online https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=macloch, John Dennis McLaughlin (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Aug 2000.
  3. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  4. [S191] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/huec6gu, Jaynelle Bargmann Miller (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Dec 2000.
Reference170B-7H
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Hannah Mercer1

TMG ID:7722, (28 Mar 1724 - 27 Dec 1770)
Relationship:5th great-grandaunt of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr.1 B: 20 Oct 1694, D: 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor1 B: c 1692, D: b 1758

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Whitfield (née Mercer).
  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Green (née Mercer).
  • Name-Married: in 1746, her married name became Mrs. Yearsley (née Mercer).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageHannah and (?) Whitfield were married.1
     
MarriageHannah and Samuel Green were married.1
     
Marriage1746, Hannah, age 21 years, and Thomas Yearsley, son of: John Yearsley Jr. and Sarah Connoway, were married at Chester County, PennsylvaniaG.1
     

Other Major Events

  • AFN: Hannah Mercer was assigned the Ancestral File Number: NHN0-RQ & 170B-7CC.1
  • Will: on Tuesday, 26 Feb 1771, Hannah Mercer left a will. YEARSLEY, HANNAH. Westtown.
    September 20, 1770. February 26, 1771.
    To daughter Lydia wife of Joshua Smith and daughters Sarah, Ann, Hannah and Patience Yearsley wearing apparel. To daughter Mary Yearsley 40 shillings which my son John left me. Remainder to sons Robert, Isaac, Thomas and Nathan and daughters Lydia, Sarah, Ann, Hannah, Patience and Mary Yearsley to be divided when sons are 21 and daughters 18. Executor: Brother Thomas Mercer.
    Wit: Jacob Sharpless, Richard Thornbury, Thos. Taylor.

    Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834.3

Citations

  1. [S106] Internet Folsom, Karan, online <http://tinyurl.com/gvekzyp>. Hereinafter cited as Karan Folsom.
  2. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  3. [S161] Barbara McCormick, online e-mail address, Barbara McCormick (unknown location), updated as of 3 Dec 2000.
ReferenceNHN0-RQ
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Hannah Taylor1

TMG ID:7723, (c 1692 - b 1758)
Relationship:6th great-grandmother of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Josiah Taylor1 B: 3 Jan 1668, D: 23 Aug 1700
Mother*Elizabeth Pennell1 B: 2 Nov 1670, D: a 1692

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Hannah Taylor was born circa 1692, at PennsylvaniaG.1
  • Died before 1758.2

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Monday, 26 Jan 1711, her married name became Mrs. Mercer (née Taylor).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 26 Jan 1711, Hannah and Thomas Mercer Jr., age 16 years, 3 months and 6 days, son of: Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway, were married at Springfield, Chester County, PennsylvaniaG.1
     

Children of: Hannah Taylor and Thomas Mercer Jr.

Citations

  1. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - Richard Mercer"; Ancestral File, 4.19 (24 Jan 2000), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - Mercer."
  2. [S191] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/huec6gu, Jaynelle Bargmann Miller (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Dec 2000.
  3. [S106] Internet Folsom, Karan, online <http://tinyurl.com/gvekzyp>. Hereinafter cited as Karan Folsom.
ReferenceWSNJ-CQ
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Daniel Mercer1

TMG ID:7724, (14 Sep 1714 - 25 Jun 1807)
Relationship:5th great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr.1 B: 20 Oct 1694, D: 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor1 B: c 1692, D: b 1758

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageTuesday, 20 Sep 1735, Daniel, age 21 years and 6 days, and Rebecca Townsend were married.1
     

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Anecdote: on Saturday, 14 May 1763, at Chester County, PennsylvaniaG, Robert Mercer (46 years old) and Daniel Mercer (48 years old) A copy of the letter of Attorney from Robert Mercer et al to Daniel Mercer. It lists the children and their spouces of Thomas Mercer who died intestate. Robert Mercer and his wife Olive are on the list.
         Others were: Olive Pyle.4

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Will Will: Daniel Mercer on Sunday, 17 Mar 1715, was mentioned in the will of Thomas Mercer Will is dated
     Others mentioned in the will were: Joseph Mercer, Mary Mercer, Elizabeth Mercer and Ann Mercer.5
Will Will: Daniel Mercer on Sunday, 13 Sep 1716, was mentioned in the will of Thomas Mercer Will proved
     Others mentioned in the will were: Joseph Mercer, Mary Mercer, Elizabeth Mercer and Ann Mercer.5

Citations

  1. [S106] Internet Folsom, Karan, online <http://tinyurl.com/gvekzyp>. Hereinafter cited as Karan Folsom.
  2. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  3. [S191] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/huec6gu, Jaynelle Bargmann Miller (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Dec 2000.
  4. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various, Mark Welchley Schotsinger-Mercer Family Tree.
  5. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various, SDMcManaway McManaway Family Tree.
ReferenceWSNJ-DW
Last Edited14 Aug 2022

Philip Johnson

TMG ID:7725, (c 1610 - )
Relationship:9th great-grandfather of Elsie Dora Lewis

Vital Statistics

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriagePhilip and Mary Meredith were married.
     

Child of: Philip Johnson and Mary Meredith

ReferenceMZFV-XD
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Mary Meredith

TMG ID:7726, (c 1614 - )
Relationship:9th great-grandmother of Elsie Dora Lewis

Vital Statistics

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Johnson (née Meredith).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMary and Philip Johnson were married.
     

Child of: Mary Meredith and Philip Johnson

ReferenceMZFV-ZK
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

(?) Hyandson

TMG ID:7727

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagebefore Feb 1664, (?) and Hannah Johnson, daughter of: Philip Johnson and Mary Meredith, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - Richard Mercer"; Ancestral File, 4.19 (24 Jan 2000), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - Mercer."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

John Montgomery1

TMG ID:7728

Child of: John Montgomery

Citations

  1. [S104] Ken Galloway, "Ken Galloway," e-Mail message from (Genforum Surnames) to unknown recipient, Jan 29, 2000 Email. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ken Galloway."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Elizabeth Backhamer1

TMG ID:7729, (1832 - )

Vital Statistics

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Sunday, 11 Mar 1849, her married name became Mrs. Mercer (née Backhamer).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 11 Mar 1849, Elizabeth, age 17 years, and David Mercer, age 21 years, 9 months and 11 days, son of: George E. Mercer and Jane Montgomery, were married at Wood County, OhioG.1
     

Children of: Elizabeth Backhamer and David Mercer

Citations

  1. [S104] Ken Galloway, "Ken Galloway," e-Mail message from (Genforum Surnames) to unknown recipient, 29 Jan 2000 Email. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ken Galloway."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Susan Shoffstall1

TMG ID:7730, (7 Mar 1838 - 26 Feb 1917)

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Susan Shoffstall was born on Wednesday, 7 Mar 1838, at Crawford County, OhioG. Birth details: Both parents born in Pennsylvania.1,2
  • Died on Monday, 26 Feb 1917 at Bowling Green, Wood County, OhioG, at age 78 years, 11 months and 19 days. Details as recorded: Wood County Volume 2195, Certificate ID: 14686.1,3

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Monday, 12 May 1856, her married name became Mrs. Mercer (née Shoffstall).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 12 May 1856, Susan, age 18 years, 2 months and 5 days, and William Mercer, age 26 years, 7 months and 14 days, son of: George E. Mercer and Jane Montgomery, were married at Bowling Green, Wood County, OhioG.1
     

Children of: Susan Shoffstall and William Mercer

Citations

  1. [S104] Ken Galloway, "Ken Galloway," e-Mail message from (Genforum Surnames) to unknown recipient, 29 Jan 2000 Email. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ken Galloway."
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 96A, film number 1255078, Ohio 1880 Federal Population Census.
  3. [S530] Ohio Death Certificate Index, online <http://tinyurl.com/cww2oso>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Ohio Death Records.
Last Edited21 Sep 2022

Amanda Creps1

TMG ID:7731, (26 Nov 1833 - a 1875)
Father*David Creps2
Mother*Rosanna All2 B: c 1807

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Amanda Creps was born on Tuesday, 26 Nov 1833, at Perrysburg, Wood County, OhioG. Birth details: Both parents born in Pennsylvania.1,3
  • Died after 1875 Details as recorded: Cause of Death: said to have died as a result of a "washday fire".

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Tuesday, 13 Apr 1858, her married name became Mrs. Mercer (née Creps).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageTuesday, 13 Apr 1858, Amanda, age 24 years, 4 months and 18 days, and John Mercer, age 27 years and 9 days, son of: George E. Mercer and Jane Montgomery, were married at Middleton Twp., Wood County, OhioG.1
     

Children of: Amanda Creps and John Mercer

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-188016 Jun 1880, Liberty Twp., Wood County, OhioGJohn Mercer, Shebner A. Mercer, Owen Wayne Mercer, Leonard S. Mercer and Milla Mercer3

Citations

  1. [S104] Ken Galloway, "Ken Galloway," e-Mail message from (Genforum Surnames) to unknown recipient, 29 Jan 2000 Email. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ken Galloway."
  2. [S1051] Professor M. A. Leeson Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio: Its Past and Present Volume 2, 2 (Evansville, IN: J. H. Beers & Company, 1897), Page 674. Hereinafter cited as Wood County OH History.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 126A, film number 1255078, Ohio 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited27 Sep 2022

Priscila Abbott1

TMG ID:7732, (1844 - b 1866)

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Priscila Abbott was born in 1844.1
  • Died before 1866.

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Monday, 27 Feb 1860, her married name became Mrs. Mercer (née Abbott).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 27 Feb 1860, Priscila, age 16 years, and Samuel Mercer, age 21 years, 6 months and 16 days, son of: George E. Mercer and Jane Montgomery, were married at Wood County, OhioG.1
     

Child of: Priscila Abbott and Samuel Mercer

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186020 Jun 1860, Liberty Twp., Wood County, OhioGSamuel Mercer2

Citations

  1. [S104] Ken Galloway, "Ken Galloway," e-Mail message from (Genforum Surnames) to unknown recipient, 29 Jan 2000 Email. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ken Galloway."
  2. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various, 1860 Census On-line.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Adelia Stotzer1

TMG ID:7733, (Mar 1849 - )

Vital Statistics

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Thursday, 2 Jun 1887, her married name became Mrs. Mercer (née Stotzer).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThursday, 2 Jun 1887, Adelia, age 38 years and 3 months, and Samuel Mercer, age 48 years, 9 months and 22 days, son of: George E. Mercer and Jane Montgomery, were married at Ottawa County, OhioG.1
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19001 Jun 1900, Liberty Twp., Wood County, OhioGSamuel Mercer2

Citations

  1. [S104] Ken Galloway, "Ken Galloway," e-Mail message from (Genforum Surnames) to unknown recipient, 29 Jan 2000 Email. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ken Galloway."
  2. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

William D. McCrory1,2

TMG ID:7734, (1849 - )
Relationship:2nd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*James McCrory1 B: 13 Mar 1823, D: 19 Oct 1885
Mother*Mary Ann Mercer1 B: 23 Mar 1826, D: 2 Dec 1897

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWilliam and Rebecca A. (?) were married.3
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18509 Aug 1850, Liberty Twp., Wood County, OhioGJames McCrory, Mary Ann Mercer, Hannah M. McCrory, George W. McCrory and Samuel McCrory4
Census-186020 Jun 1860, Post Office: New Westfield, Liberty Twp., Wood County, OhioGMary Ann Mercer, James McCrory, Hannah McCrory, Samuel J. McCrory, Jennie I. McCrory and James Abraham McCrory5
Census-187030 Jun 1870, Post Office: Grand Rapids, Liberty Twp., Wood County, OhioGJames McCrory, Mary Ann Mercer, Samuel J. McCrory, Jennie I. McCrory, James Abraham McCrory, Mary Ann McCrory, Horace Allen McCrory and Albert O. McCrory6
Census-188014 Jun 1880, Liberty Twp., Wood County, OhioGRebecca A. (?)3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1880Liberty Twp., Wood County, OhioGfarmer7

Citations

  1. [S104] Ken Galloway, "Ken Galloway," e-Mail message from (Genforum Surnames) to unknown recipient, 29 Jan 2000 Email. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ken Galloway."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 125C, film number 1255078, Ohio 1880 Federal Population Census.
  4. [S80] 1 Jun 1850, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9393x5q, 1850 Federal US Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
  5. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  6. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  7. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
Last Edited30 Aug 2016

Robert Pennell1

TMG ID:7735, (1604 - 7 May 1663)
Relationship:9th great-grandfather of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Pennell1 B: c 1580
Mother*Martha (?)1 B: c 1585

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1619, Robert and Isabell (?) were married at Balderton, County Nottinghamshire, England, United KingdomG.3,4
     

Children of: Robert Pennell and Isabell (?)

Other Major Events

  • Will: on Thursday, 7 May 1863, Robert Pennell left a will. Will probated.1

Citations

  1. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - Richard Mercer"; Ancestral File, 4.19 (24 Jan 2000), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - Mercer."
  2. [S106] Internet Folsom, Karan, online <http://tinyurl.com/gvekzyp>, Karan Folsom. Hereinafter cited as Karan Folsom.
  3. [S106] Internet Folsom, Karan, online <http://tinyurl.com/gvekzyp>. Hereinafter cited as Karan Folsom.
  4. [S191] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/huec6gu, Jaynelle Bargmann Miller (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Dec 2000.
ReferenceHF1H-B9
Last Edited21 Sep 2022

Jonathan Hayes1

TMG ID:7736, (c 1644 - )
Relationship:8th great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jonathan Hayes1 B: 1616
Mother*Margaret Merrick1 B: 1620

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - Richard Mercer"; Ancestral File, 4.19 (24 Jan 2000), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - Mercer."
Reference1709-Q4
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Margaret Merrick1

TMG ID:7737, (1620 - )
Relationship:9th great-grandmother of Elsie Dora Lewis

Vital Statistics

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: circa 1641, her married name became Mrs. Hayes (née Merrick).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1641, Margaret and Jonathan Hayes were married at Clatterwich, Chester, County Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.1
     

Children of: Margaret Merrick and Jonathan Hayes

Citations

  1. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - Richard Mercer"; Ancestral File, 4.19 (24 Jan 2000), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - Mercer."
ReferenceNJJ2-98
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Jonathan Hayes1

TMG ID:7738, (1616 - )
Relationship:9th great-grandfather of Elsie Dora Lewis

Vital Statistics

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1641, Jonathan and Margaret Merrick were married at Clatterwich, Chester, County Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.1
     

Children of: Jonathan Hayes and Margaret Merrick

Citations

  1. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - Richard Mercer"; Ancestral File, 4.19 (24 Jan 2000), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - Mercer."
ReferenceNJJ2-83
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Thomas Taylor1

TMG ID:7739, (1649 - 27 May 1708)
Relationship:8th great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Thomas Taylor1 B: 18 Feb 1594, D: Jan 1669
Mother*Mary Barrow1 B: 1598, D: 11 Apr

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - Richard Mercer"; Ancestral File, 4.19 (24 Jan 2000), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - Mercer."
ReferenceGWXM-F3
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

John Taylor1

TMG ID:7740, (12 Feb 1644 - 3 Aug 1660)
Relationship:8th great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Thomas Taylor1 B: 18 Feb 1594, D: Jan 1669
Mother*Mary Barrow1 B: 1598, D: 11 Apr

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - Richard Mercer"; Ancestral File, 4.19 (24 Jan 2000), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - Mercer."
ReferenceGWXM-DW
Last Edited1 Feb 2013