Elizabeth Merritt
F, b. 24 May 1805, d. 10 January 1888
| Father | Gilbert Merritt b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 16 Oct 1846 |
| Mother | Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 Sep 1771, d. 27 Feb 1869 |
| Last Edited | 5 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Elizabeth Merritt was born on 24 May 1805. |
| She was the daughter of Gilbert Merritt and Phoebe Birdsill. | |
| Death* | Elizabeth Merritt died on 10 January 1888 at age 82. |
Elizabeth Merritt
F, b. 14 April 1683
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Elizabeth Merritt was born on 14 April 1683 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A..1 |
| She was the daughter of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Elizabeth Merritt1
F
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 2003 |
| Marriage* | Elizabeth Merritt married Amos Watson.1 |
Family | Amos Watson |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S2068] Marlene Hitchcock, , Marlene Hitchcock (Aylmer, Québec), downloaded 7 July 2003.
Ephriam Merritt
M, b. 5 April 1664
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Ephriam Merritt was born on 5 April 1664 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A..1 |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Frank B. Merritt
M, b. 3 July 1909
| Father | Othniel R. Merritt b. 15 Apr 1878, d. 14 Mar 1960 |
| Mother | Luella A. Boyer b. c 1878 |
| Birth* | Frank B. Merritt was born on 3 July 1909. |
| He was the son of Othniel R. Merritt and Luella A. Boyer. |
Frederick Talmage Merritt
M, b. 25 December 1891, d. 14 March 1939
| Father | Israel Merritt b. 1 Jan 1832, d. 22 Jul 1893 |
| Mother | Frances Ann Palmer b. 16 Jan 1848, d. 19 Apr 1918 |
| Name Variation | Frederick Talmage Merritt is also known as Fred T. Merritt. |
| Birth* | He was born on 25 December 1891 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Israel Merritt and Frances Ann Palmer. | |
| Death* | Frederick Talmage Merritt died on 14 March 1939 at age 47.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Merritt Burial Plot, Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S1208] David Alexander Moore, "David Alexander Moore, compiled records" (San Ramon, California, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "David Alexander Moore, compiled records."
George R. Merritt
M, b. 4 December 1915, d. 4 December 1930
| Father | Othniel R. Merritt b. 15 Apr 1878, d. 14 Mar 1960 |
| Mother | Luella A. Boyer b. c 1878 |
| Birth* | George R. Merritt was born on 4 December 1915. |
| He was the son of Othniel R. Merritt and Luella A. Boyer. | |
| Death* | George R. Merritt died on 4 December 1930 at age 15. |
Gilbert Merritt
M, b. 24 December 1843, d. 7 August 1846
| Father | Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 Sep 1807, d. 7 Oct 1857 |
| Mother | Lydia Golding b. 5 Oct 1809, d. 11 Oct 1885 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Gilbert Merritt was born on 24 December 1843. |
| He was the son of Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Lydia Golding. | |
| Death* | Gilbert Merritt died on 7 August 1846 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 2. |
Gilbert Merritt1
M, b. 16 November 1765, d. 16 October 1846
| Father | Robert Merritt b. 10 Mar 1731, d. Dec 1802 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Robinson b. 1742, d. 1825 |
| Last Edited | 11 Jun 2004 |
| Birth* | Gilbert Merritt was born on 16 November 1765 in Long Island, New York, U.S.A.. |
| He was the son of Robert Merritt and Elizabeth Robinson. | |
| Immigration* | Gilbert Merritt immigrated to Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1783. He arrived on the ship Montague.. |
| Marriage* | He married Phoebe Birdsill, daughter of Benjamin Birdsill and Rachel Carpenter, on 11 July 1790 in Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
| Will* | Gilbert Merritt left a will on 25 March 1839; Gilbert Merritt, Probate, 1840 [Abstract] Gilbert Merritt of the Parish of Hampstead, County of Queens, and Province of New Brunswick. First, all my lawful debts to be paid. To my wife Phoebe Merritt all my real and personal estate during her natural life or as long as she remains my widow. To my son Abraham Merritt the sum of twelve pounds ten shillings. To my son Caleb Merritt the sum of twenty five pounds. To my grandson Gilbert Golding the sum of twelve pounds ten shillings. To my Grandson Stephen Golding the sum of thirty seven pounds ten shillings. To my town daughters (namely) Sarah Slip, Elizabeth Robinson, Phebe Slip and Mary Slip the amount of one hundred pounds. To my daughter Deborah Merritt the sum of one hundred pounds, one cow, and six sheep... with lawful interest, use of the east room on the lower flat while she remains unmarried, with comfortable support off my lands. To my two granddaughters Deborah Ann Hughson [spelling unsure] and Mar___ Halfuld [spelling unsure] the sum of ten shillings. To my granddaughter Ann Mareah Merritt, daughter of my son Isaac Merritt deceased all the remaining sum of two hundred and thirteen pounds or otherwise all that remains after paying her fathers lawful debts. To my two sons Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Benjamin Merritt all my real and personal estate to share and have alike... after the decease of my widow. The household furniture belonging to my wife shall be equally divided among my five daughters before mentioned at the death of the survivor. Also the sum to my legales amounting to six hundred and thirteen pounds ten shillings shall be paid by sons Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Benjamin Merritt equally. My two sons Gilbert Robinson Merritt, Benjamin Merritt and Leonard Slip as sole executors. I do hereby set my hand in seal this twenty fifth day of March in the year 1839. |
| Death* | He died on 16 October 1846 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 80. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
Family | Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 September 1771, d. 27 February 1869 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S266] LDS, Ancestral File (TM)., CD-ROM (Salt Lake City, Utah: July 1996 (c), data as of 2 January 1996), Compiled records. Hereinafter cited as Ancestral File (TM).
Gilbert Robinson Merritt
M, b. 11 September 1807, d. 7 October 1857
| Father | Gilbert Merritt b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 16 Oct 1846 |
| Mother | Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 Sep 1771, d. 27 Feb 1869 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Gilbert Robinson Merritt was born on 11 September 1807 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
| He was the son of Gilbert Merritt and Phoebe Birdsill. | |
| Marriage* | Gilbert Robinson Merritt married Lydia Golding on 15 March 1831 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada; Gilbert R. Merritt of Hampstead and Liddia Golding of Saint John. Wit: James Robinson and Richard Calvert, Jr. both of Saint John.1,2 |
| Will* | Gilbert Robinson Merritt left a will in 1854; Gilbert Robinson Merritt, Probate, 1854 [Abstract] Gilbert R. Merritt of the parish of Hampstead in the county of Queens and province of New Brunswick, Yeoman. Dated 28 February 1853. First I allow all my lawful debts to be paid, and my body interned in a Christian like manor. To my wife Lydia Merritt my dwelling house during her natural life with my household furniture to do with during her natural life, and at her death, according to her own good will and pleasure. To my son Isreal Merritt one half acre of land on the West side of the road in front of my barn and easterly from the spring for a building site, and hold the half acre during the time he occupies it for farming purposes. When abandon to farming purposes it becomes joined property of my heirs, though the buildings erected there remain his property. To my five sons Isreal, Isaac, David, Caleb and Joshua each one fifth an equal share of my real and personal estate, though the estate is not to be divided until my youngest son turns twenty one, or during my wifes natural life. To my daughter Phebe Merritt the sum of one hundred pounds, but not to receive it until my youngest son is twenty one, and then one year after her marriage, assuring she remains celibate until then. I constitute my wife Lydia Merritt my executrix and my son Isreal Merritt and my trusted friend James Slip executors. Witnesses: Elias Gerow William VanWart William Reed. |
| Death* | He died on 7 October 1857 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 50. |
Family | Lydia Golding b. 5 October 1809, d. 11 October 1885 |
| Children |
|
Citations
- [S276] B. Wood-Holt, Early Marriage Records of New Brunswick: Saint John City and County from the British Conquest to 1839 (Saint John, N.B.: Holland House, Inc., 1986). Hereinafter cited as Early Marriage Records of New Brunswick: Saint John City and County from the British Conquest to 1839.
- [S295] Family Search - LDS, online http://www.familysearch.org/, compiled records. Hereinafter cited as Family Search - LDS.
Gladstone G. Merritt
M, b. 15 December 1882, d. 12 July 1955
| Father | Israel Merritt b. 1 Jan 1832, d. 22 Jul 1893 |
| Mother | Frances Ann Palmer b. 16 Jan 1848, d. 19 Apr 1918 |
| Birth* | Gladstone G. Merritt was born on 15 December 1882 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Israel Merritt and Frances Ann Palmer. | |
| Death* | Gladstone G. Merritt died on 12 July 1955 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 72.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Israel Merritt Family Burial Plot, Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.2 |
Henry Merritt
M, b. 1590
| Last Edited | 5 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Henry Merritt was born in 1590 in Tenterdon, England. |
| Marriage* | He married Deborah circa 1615 in England. |
Family | Deborah b. circa 1595 |
| Child |
|
Henry Merritt1
M
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 2003 |
| Birth* | Henry Merritt was born in England.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Emily Anderson.1 |
Family | Emily Anderson |
| Child |
|
Citations
- [S2068] Marlene Hitchcock, , Marlene Hitchcock (Aylmer, Québec), downloaded 7 July 2003.
Idela Maud Merritt
F, b. 12 August 1884, d. 19 November 1917
| Father | Israel Merritt b. 1 Jan 1832, d. 22 Jul 1893 |
| Mother | Frances Ann Palmer b. 16 Jan 1848, d. 19 Apr 1918 |
| Birth* | Idela Maud Merritt was born on 12 August 1884 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Israel Merritt and Frances Ann Palmer. | |
| Death* | Idela Maud Merritt died on 19 November 1917 at age 33.1 |
Citations
- [S1208] David Alexander Moore, "David Alexander Moore, compiled records" (San Ramon, California, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "David Alexander Moore, compiled records."
Isaac Merritt
M, b. 6 July 1839, d. 11 December 1863
| Father | Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 Sep 1807, d. 7 Oct 1857 |
| Mother | Lydia Golding b. 5 Oct 1809, d. 11 Oct 1885 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Isaac Merritt was born on 6 July 1839. |
| He was the son of Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Lydia Golding. | |
| Death* | Isaac Merritt died on 11 December 1863 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 24. |
Isaac Merritt
M, b. 15 March 1802, d. 14 February 1834
| Father | Gilbert Merritt b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 16 Oct 1846 |
| Mother | Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 Sep 1771, d. 27 Feb 1869 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Isaac Merritt was born on 15 March 1802. |
| He was the son of Gilbert Merritt and Phoebe Birdsill. | |
| Death* | Isaac Merritt died on 14 February 1834 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 31. |
Isaac Merritt
M, b. 3 May 1688
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Isaac Merritt was born on 3 May 1688 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A..1 |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Israel Merritt
M, b. 1 January 1832, d. 22 July 1893
| Father | Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 Sep 1807, d. 7 Oct 1857 |
| Mother | Lydia Golding b. 5 Oct 1809, d. 11 Oct 1885 |
| Note | Israel Merritt. m. 1st Sarah Emma Palmer. b. ca. 1835 at Hampstead,Queens Co., N.B. 2nd m. Frances Ann Palmer. b. ca. 1848-49 at Hampstead,Queens Co., N.B. (13 at 1861 Census). |
| Birth* | Israel Merritt was born on 1 January 1832 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Lydia Golding. | |
| Marriage* | Israel Merritt married Sarah Emmer Palmer, daughter of Stephen Palmer and Phebe E. Coy, in 1867; There were no children. In The Index to Marriage Bonds, Israel Merritt is listed as being of Carleton County, and James Robinson, also of Carleton County, is listed as a co-signer. Sarah Emmer Palmer is listed as Emma Palmer.2 |
| Marriage* | Israel Merritt married Frances Ann Palmer, daughter of Stephen Palmer and Phebe E. Coy, on 19 July 1877. |
| Death* | Israel Merritt died on 22 July 1893 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 61. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Free Will Cemetery, Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
Family 1 | Sarah Emmer Palmer b. 11 September 1835, d. 13 December 1875 |
Family 2 | Frances Ann Palmer b. 16 January 1848, d. 19 April 1918 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.
- [S1850] PANB, Fredericton, New Brunswick, PANB - Index RS551A - Index to Marriage Bonds, 1810-1932, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Microfilm: F-9097
Reference: 1867-25. Hereinafter cited as PANB - Index RS551A - Index to Marriage Bonds, 1810-1932.
Israel Merritt
M, b. 1769, d. 4 April 1829
| Father | Robert Merritt b. 10 Mar 1731, d. Dec 1802 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Robinson b. 1742, d. 1825 |
| Last Edited | 6 Jun 2009 |
| Birth* | Israel Merritt was born in 1769 in Long Island, New York. |
| He was the son of Robert Merritt and Elizabeth Robinson. | |
| Immigration* | Israel Merritt immigrated to Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, in 1783. |
| Death* | He died on 4 April 1829. |
Jane Merritt
F, b. 7 November 1666
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Jane Merritt was born on 7 November 1666 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A..1 |
| She was the daughter of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Jessie Merritt1
F, b. 2 May 1911, d. 1980
| Father | Othniel R. Merritt1 b. 15 Apr 1878, d. 14 Mar 1960 |
| Mother | Luella A. Boyer1 b. c 1878 |
| Birth* | Jessie Merritt was born on 2 May 1911.1 |
| She was the daughter of Othniel R. Merritt and Luella A. Boyer.1 | |
| Marriage* | Jessie Merritt married Samuel Moore.1 |
| Death* | Jessie Merritt died in 1980 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.1 |
Family | Samuel Moore b. 1903, d. circa 1990 |
Citations
- [S255] David Moore, online http://www.geocities.com/david_al_moore. Hereinafter cited as David Moore.
Joanna Merritt
F, b. 18 November 1672
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Joanna Merritt was born on 18 November 1672 in Rye, New York, U.S.A..1 |
| She was the daughter of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
John Merritt
M, b. 4 May 1766, d. 1795
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. 12 Apr 1729, d. 23 Mar 1821 |
| Mother | Amy Purdy b. 2 Nov 1736, d. c 1783 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | John Merritt was born on 4 May 1766 in Bedford, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A.. |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Amy Purdy. | |
| Death* | John Merritt died in 1795. |
John Merritt1
M, d. after 1 July 1753
| Father | Sergeant Thomas Jr. Merritt b. 31 Jan 1669/70, d. 30 Jan 1718/19 |
| Mother | Martha Marshall b. 1680 |
| Last Edited | 9 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | John Merritt was born in Rye, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A.. |
| He was the son of Sergeant Thomas Jr. Merritt and Martha Marshall. | |
| Death* | John Merritt died after 1 July 1753.1 |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
John Merritt
M, b. 10 October 1657, d. 10 April 1726
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | John Merritt was born on 10 October 1657 in England.1 |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Jane. | |
| Death* | John Merritt died on 10 April 1726 in Rye, New York, U.S.A., at age 68.1 |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Joseph Merritt
M, b. 6 June 1662, d. 12 May 1754
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 1 Sep 1997 |
| Birth* | Joseph Merritt was born on 6 June 1662 in England.1 |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Jane. | |
| Death* | Joseph Merritt died on 12 May 1754 at age 91.1 |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Joshua Merritt
M, b. 19 July 1835, d. 5 May 1836
| Father | Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 Sep 1807, d. 7 Oct 1857 |
| Mother | Lydia Golding b. 5 Oct 1809, d. 11 Oct 1885 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Joshua Merritt was born on 19 July 1835. |
| He was the son of Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Lydia Golding. | |
| Death* | Joshua Merritt died on 5 May 1836 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
Joshua Merritt
M, b. 20 April 1847, d. 22 June 1914
| Father | Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 Sep 1807, d. 7 Oct 1857 |
| Mother | Lydia Golding b. 5 Oct 1809, d. 11 Oct 1885 |
| Last Edited | 5 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Joshua Merritt was born on 20 April 1847. |
| He was the son of Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Lydia Golding. | |
| Death* | Joshua Merritt died on 22 June 1914 at age 67. |
Mary Merritt
F, b. 1 December 1816, d. 27 May 1907
| Father | Gilbert Merritt b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 16 Oct 1846 |
| Mother | Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 Sep 1771, d. 27 Feb 1869 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Mary Merritt was born on 1 December 1816 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Gilbert Merritt and Phoebe Birdsill. | |
| Death* | Mary Merritt died on 27 May 1907 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 90. |
Mary Merritt
F, b. 1768
| Father | Robert Merritt b. 10 Mar 1731, d. Dec 1802 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Robinson b. 1742, d. 1825 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Mary Merritt was born in 1768 in Long Island, New York, U.S.A.. |
| She was the daughter of Robert Merritt and Elizabeth Robinson. | |
| Immigration* | Mary Merritt immigrated to Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1783. |
Mathilda Jane Merritt1
F, b. 16 May 1863
| Last Edited | 20 Mar 2011 |
| Birth* | Mathilda Jane Merritt was born on 16 May 1863.1 |
| Marriage* | She married William Frederick Austin, son of William Austin and Mary Ann Hitchcock, on 21 April 1884.1 |
| Burial* | Mathilda Jane Merritt was buried in St. Alban's Anglican Church, Medford, New Brunswick.1 |
Family | William Frederick Austin b. 8 April 1849, d. 14 December 1935 |
| Children |
|
Citations
- [S2068] Marlene Hitchcock, , Marlene Hitchcock (Aylmer, Québec), downloaded 7 July 2003.
Mercy Merritt
F, b. circa 1706, d. 6 May 1721
| Father | Sergeant Thomas Jr. Merritt b. 31 Jan 1669/70, d. 30 Jan 1718/19 |
| Mother | Martha Marshall b. 1680 |
| Last Edited | 9 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Mercy Merritt was born circa 1706 in Rye, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A.; Birth year suggested, as she was 'under age 6' when she died.1 |
| She was the daughter of Sergeant Thomas Jr. Merritt and Martha Marshall. | |
| Death* | Mercy Merritt died on 6 May 1721 in Rye, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A..1 |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Miles E. Merritt1
M
| Last Edited | 24 Jan 2002 |
| Marriage* | Miles E. Merritt married Margaret MacDonald. |
Family | Margaret MacDonald |
| Child |
|
Citations
- [S30] Dawn Cruickshank, Family history records, Saint John, New Brunswick.
Nathan Merritt
M, b. after 1673
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Nathan Merritt was born after 1673 in Rye, New York, U.S.A.. |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Nathaniel Merritt
M, b. 4 January 1732/33, d. 10 April 1746
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. 1694, d. 1748 |
| Mother | Mary Underhill b. 1698, d. 10 Apr 1735 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Nathaniel Merritt was born on 4 January 1732/33 in Rye, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A.. |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Mary Underhill. | |
| Death* | Nathaniel Merritt died on 10 April 1746 at age 13. |
Nehemiah Merritt
M, b. 1 December 1770, d. 25 March 1842
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. 12 Apr 1729, d. 23 Mar 1821 |
| Mother | Amy Purdy b. 2 Nov 1736, d. c 1783 |
| Last Edited | 9 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Nehemiah Merritt was born on 1 December 1770 in Bedford, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A.. |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Amy Purdy. | |
| Death* | Nehemiah Merritt died on 25 March 1842 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 71. |
Norman I. Merritt
M, b. 3 May 1887, d. 30 November 1938
| Father | Israel Merritt b. 1 Jan 1832, d. 22 Jul 1893 |
| Mother | Frances Ann Palmer b. 16 Jan 1848, d. 19 Apr 1918 |
| Name Variation | Norman I. Merritt is also known as I. Norman Merritt. |
| Birth* | He was born on 3 May 1887 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Israel Merritt and Frances Ann Palmer. | |
| Death* | Norman I. Merritt died on 30 November 1938 at age 51.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S1208] David Alexander Moore, "David Alexander Moore, compiled records" (San Ramon, California, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "David Alexander Moore, compiled records."
Othniel R. Merritt
M, b. 15 April 1878, d. 14 March 1960
| Father | Israel Merritt b. 1 Jan 1832, d. 22 Jul 1893 |
| Mother | Frances Ann Palmer b. 16 Jan 1848, d. 19 Apr 1918 |
| Note* | Othniel Merritt researched the Merritt ancestry for both sides of his parents family, his father Israel Merritt and his mother Francis Ann Palmer. He reserched back to when they arrived in the U.S.A. from England, their moving to Canada as Loyalists, and up through his parents' and sibilings' families. He completed this and sent a copy to his sister Alice dated April 1958. During his travels Othniel said that they were remodeling one of the ancestral homes in Saint John, New Brunswick for records of the Loyalists. On the bottom of the last page of many that Othniel sent to his brother Charles E. Merritt was the following: 'From here (Marcus Palmer (Sr) Of Hampstead you already have all the Palmer data I have been able to find. It's all the result of 2 years hard work and the writing of over 100 letters of inquiry and the spending of over $100.00 cash to get all the data I did on the Palmers & Merritts. You now have full data on both the Merritts and the Palmers right back from yourself to England without a single break in it. (O.R.).' |
| Marriage* | Othniel R. Merritt married Luella A. Boyer on 19 July 1877.1 |
| Birth* | Othniel R. Merritt was born on 15 April 1878 in Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Israel Merritt and Frances Ann Palmer. | |
| Death* | Othniel R. Merritt died on 14 March 1960 at age 81.1 |
Family | Luella A. Boyer b. circa 1878 |
| Children |
|
Citations
- [S255] David Moore, online http://www.geocities.com/david_al_moore. Hereinafter cited as David Moore.
Phebe Merritt
F, b. 10 January 1811, d. 9 March 1885
| Father | Gilbert Merritt b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 16 Oct 1846 |
| Mother | Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 Sep 1771, d. 27 Feb 1869 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Phebe Merritt was born on 10 January 1811 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Gilbert Merritt and Phoebe Birdsill. | |
| Death* | Phebe Merritt died on 9 March 1885 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 74. |
Phoebe Merritt
F, b. 16 January 1843, d. 15 December 1918
| Father | Gilbert Robinson Merritt b. 11 Sep 1807, d. 7 Oct 1857 |
| Mother | Lydia Golding b. 5 Oct 1809, d. 11 Oct 1885 |
| Last Edited | 5 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Phoebe Merritt was born on 16 January 1843. |
| She was the daughter of Gilbert Robinson Merritt and Lydia Golding. | |
| Death* | Phoebe Merritt died on 15 December 1918 at age 75. |
Phoebe Merritt
F, b. 22 July 1768, d. 31 May 1855
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. 12 Apr 1729, d. 23 Mar 1821 |
| Mother | Amy Purdy b. 2 Nov 1736, d. c 1783 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Phoebe Merritt was born on 22 July 1768 in Bedford, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A.. |
| She was the daughter of Thomas Merritt and Amy Purdy. | |
| Death* | Phoebe Merritt died on 31 May 1855 at age 86. |
Robert Merritt
M, b. 10 March 1731, d. December 1802
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. 1694, d. 1748 |
| Mother | Mary Underhill b. 1698, d. 10 Apr 1735 |
| Last Edited | 3 Feb 2012 |
| Note* | Some notes list him as born 1740 and/or dead 1822 This is a history of that Merritt Branch descended from Robert Merritt, a Loyalist of Westchester County New York State, who, early in 1783, went to Nova Scotia to establish for himself and his family a New Home under the British Crown. Like several thousand other Loyalists, he went first to Port Roseway (now Shelbume) in present day Nova Scotia. There he filed on two land claims -- one on the mainland, the other (50 acres) on McNutts Island in Shelbume Harbor. After a very discouraging winter of extreme cold, gales and storms, and on discovering, upon clearing much of the land, that the Shelburne soil was very rough and rocky and ill-fitted for profitable farming, the migrants proceeded to petition the British Government to be moved elsewhere. By June 1784, more than 8,000 of the 9,000 people at Shelburne and environs pulled up stakes and moved away. Some went to Halifax, others to Digby. Most of these 8,000 went to Parr Town (now Saint John) at the mouth of the Saint John River. Some few of these settled in Parr Town; the most of them, however, went on up the Saint John River to settle along its banks and its largest tributaries on lands assigned to them by the British Government. This was done to recompense them for the confiscation by the Americans of their American property. So by determination and hard work they attained contentment and success. Here they found peace. In the 1600's Champlain landed French settlers at the mouth of the St. John River and also on an island not far off from the present Town of St. Andrews. A year later he came back from France with fresh supplies for these settlements and with new settlers whom he landed in the Annapolis Valley and nearby points in present Nova Scotia. This was repeated in the following years. Under the French rule all that is now New Brunswick and also Nova Scotia was named Acadia. This name they both held till 1713 when Acadia was ceded by France to Great Britain. Once under the British Crown, Britishers began to come there from both the Old Country and from the American Provinces. Since many of these from Britain were from Scotland, the name Acadia was replaced by the name Nova Scotia. All Acadia bore this new name (Nova Scotia) till August 8, 1784 when the British Parliament separated the northem half of the Province from the southern half, giving to the northern half the name New Brunswick. To New Brunswick it also gave a Parliament and a Governor of its own. Fredericton became its Capital. After that date Nova Scotia meant only the southern half and the Halifax government no longer held jurisdiction over New Brunswick or its people. During 1783 and the first half of 1784 more than 20,000 Loyalists came direct to New Brunswick. In early 1784 more than 8,000 more Loyalists came there from Shelbome. Thus the new Province of New Brunswick started with around 30,000 people of British stock. Our Robert Merritt was among those who left Shelbome early in 1784 and came to Parr Town and settled on farms up along the St. John River, on land assigned to them by the British Govemment. Here hope and courage began to tum the dense forests into tillable fields with comfortable homes for its people. Robert Merritt took up a land grant on the Long Reach, the part of that country between where the Bellisle and Kennebecosis Rivers emptied into the St. John River. His holdings were forty odd miles up the St. John River on the west side at, what a few years later, becameHampstead, Queens County. Later he added to his land grant. Robert's brother Thomas IV went to St. John and lived there the balance of his live. He died in 1821 aged 92 years and is buried in Kings Square Cemetery. Two of Thomas' sons, David D. and Nehemiah, also lived the balance of their lives in St. John, becoming wealthy merchants there. His oldest son, Thomas V, went to St. Catherines, Ontario in 1796 and settled there and there raised his family. When the war ended, notice was posted that all rebels who wished to do so could return to their homes and property unmolested. Believing in the sincerity of that proclaimation Thomas IV and two of his sons, Thomas V and Shuball, went back to Bedford their former home. Soon after their return a riot broke out in Bedford with the Whigs fighting the retumed (former) rebels and in this riot, Shuball was shot down in the street in front of his wife's parents' home, and killed. Immediately following that, after Thomes IV and his son David gave Shuball decent burial, Thomas IV and 3 of his sons -- Thomas V, David and Nehemiah -- left Bedford, never to retum, and went to New York City. There they joined the first shipload of Loyalists leaving for the St. John River Country. Mary Hamilton joined her husband (Thomas V) in the exodus. During the stay in New York waiting for the ship to sail she gave birth to a daughter who soon died. When winter came to Parr Town (later St. John city) all found its cold and foggy weather very trying, especially Mary Hamilton Merritt, bom and raised in the Carolinas. Before the spring of 1784 she gave birth to another daughter and it too soon died there. With the coming of the 1784 summer Thomas V and his wife Mary returned to New York City and later to Bedford, Westchester County where they lived for a few years. Then in the late 1794 she again gave birth to another daughter. Colonel Simcoe made a trip overland in 1795 to Upper Canada to try to secure land grants for his Rangers. His visit proved successful so he returned to New York State and proclaimed to his old soldiers that they could get fine land, free in Ontario. Result -- hundreds took his advice. Thomas Merritt V and his wife Mary with their two young children joined these and 1796 they all went to Ontario -- overland. The Merritts settled at what is now St. Catherines, Ontario where more children were bom to them. Thomas V died there in 1842. A Robert listed in ref'd book, arrived on the ship Cy (Cyrus?). Robert Merritt, Probate, 1801 [Abstract] Robert Merritt of the parish of Hampstead in the County of Queens and province of New Brunswick. After the payment of all my just debts and funeral charges, I give to my wife Elizabeth the whole of my lands, cows, sheep, hogs, house and household furniture during her natural life. To my son Caleb the sum of ten shillings. To my granddaughter Anna ____ one cow and three sheep and one bed and bedding and six chairs, one pot and one kettle and six knives and forks and six spoons and whatever may remain of my estate after my time comes shall be equally divided among my three sons and five daughters only, with the provision that there shall be paid to my grandson and granddaughter ____ _____ and Elizabeth Merritts the sum of six pounds five shillings each. I do hearby ordain John Golding Esq. And my sons Gilbert and Jorael [spelling unsure] executors. Witnesses: Stephen Golding Thomas Golding Robert Merritt Sr. and his wife Elizabeth lived and raised their 6 children in Hampstead, Long Island, NY. After the Revolutinonary War between the U.S. and Great Britain, the British Govt. offered to transport all Loyalist to Canada and give them tracts of land. Robert of Westchester Co., N.Y. early in 1783 with his brother and his own wife and their 6 children along with 10,000 other Loyalist went to Port Roseway (now Shelborne) Nova Scotia, Can. They were transported and given land by the British Government. He filed land claims on the mainland & McNutt Island. Dissatisfied, 8000 of the 9000 Loyalist including Robert moved to N.B. in 1784. It was a harsh very cold winter and the soil was not suitable for farming. Until Aug 8, 1784 New Brunswick was part of Nova Scotia. At this date the new Province of New Brunswick was established with Fredricton as its Capitol. Robert Merritt took a land grant 40 miles up the St.John river on the West side. This land is called 'Long Reach' which is between where the Bellesile and Kennebecosis Rivers empty into the St. John River. Later his district became Hampstead and the surrounding County, Queens County. Some Loyalists went to Halifax, a few to Digby, most of them to Parr Town (Now St.John) and up the river to farms assigned to them by the British Government. Robert lived at Long Reach, N.B., Canada. Robert, from Queen's County, NY listed in the 'Returns of derelict Property within the British Lines assigned or leased by His Excellency, Lt. Gen. Robertson for His Majesty's use or for the relief of his Loyal Subjects driven from their Habitations by the Rebels.' 'The King's Loyal Americans: The Canadian Fact' Passenger Lists. By B. Wood-Holt (1991), p. 281. |
| Birth* | Robert Merritt was born on 10 March 1731 in Rye, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A..1 |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Mary Underhill. | |
| Marriage* | Robert Merritt married Elizabeth Robinson before 1763 in Long Island, New York, U.S.A.. |
| Immigration* | Robert Merritt immigrated to Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1783. |
| Death* | He died in December 1802 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 71.1 |
Family | Elizabeth Robinson b. 1742, d. 1825 |
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Citations
- [S260] Ed. Peter Bela Merey, compiler, Loyalist Families of the Grand River Branch, U.E.L. (Toronto, Canada: Pro Familia, 1991). Hereinafter cited as Loyalist Families of the Grand River Branch, U.E.L.
- [S6548] Correspondence with Debbie Mountain (unknown informant address), by David A. Walker. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Robert Merritt
M, b. 19 January 1689/90
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Robert Merritt was born on 19 January 1689/90 in Rye, New York, U.S.A..1 |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Robert Jr. Merritt
M, b. 14 September 1771, d. 22 February 1865
| Father | Robert Merritt b. 10 Mar 1731, d. Dec 1802 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Robinson b. 1742, d. 1825 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Robert Jr. Merritt was born on 14 September 1771 in Long Island, New York, U.S.A.. |
| He was the son of Robert Merritt and Elizabeth Robinson. | |
| Immigration* | Robert Jr. Merritt immigrated to Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1783. |
| Death* | He died on 22 February 1865 at age 93. |
Rose Merritt
F, b. 17 April 1674
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Rose Merritt was born on 17 April 1674 in Rye, New York, U.S.A..1 |
| She was the daughter of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Samuel Merritt
M, b. 21 August 1672
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Samuel Merritt was born on 21 August 1672 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A..1 |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Citations
- [S281] Douglas Merritt, Revised Merritt Records (New York: Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1916). Hereinafter cited as Revised Merritt Records.
Sarah Merritt
F, b. 15 December 1800, d. 6 June 1840
| Father | Gilbert Merritt b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 16 Oct 1846 |
| Mother | Phoebe Birdsill b. 14 Sep 1771, d. 27 Feb 1869 |
| Last Edited | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Birth* | Sarah Merritt was born on 15 December 1800 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Gilbert Merritt and Phoebe Birdsill. | |
| Death* | Sarah Merritt died on 6 June 1840 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 39. |
Shuball Merritt
M, b. 4 January 1762, d. April 1783
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. 12 Apr 1729, d. 23 Mar 1821 |
| Mother | Amy Purdy b. 2 Nov 1736, d. c 1783 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Shuball Merritt was born on 4 January 1762 in Bedford, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A.. |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Amy Purdy. | |
| Death* | Shuball Merritt died in April 1783 in Bedford, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A., at age 21. |
Stephen Merritt
M, b. 26 February 1676/77
| Father | Thomas Merritt b. May 1634, d. 10 Nov 1725 |
| Mother | Jane b. 3 Dec 1636, d. 4 Jan 1684/85 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Birth* | Stephen Merritt was born on 26 February 1676/77 in Rye, New York, U.S.A.. |
| He was the son of Thomas Merritt and Jane. |
Thomas Merritt
M, b. 1694, d. 1748
| Father | Sergeant Thomas Jr. Merritt b. 31 Jan 1669/70, d. 30 Jan 1718/19 |
| Mother | Martha Marshall b. 1680 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 1999 |
| Note* | Their three children were bom and grew up at Rye, Westchester County, New York. After the death of his wife Mary, in 1735, Thomas III secured the services of an Aunt of his to keep house for him and his sons. She continued this task till 1749, one year after Thomas III died (at Rye), when failing health compelled her to go back to her relatives for care for herself. Since Nathaniel, the youngest of these three brothers, had died in 1746*, Thomas IV and Robert closed up the home and they each went their own way thereafter. * NOTE: This is inconsistent with other statements that Nathaniel came to New Brunswick with his two sons. |
| Birth* | Thomas Merritt was born in 1694 in Rye, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A..1 |
| He was the son of Sergeant Thomas Jr. Merritt and Martha Marshall. | |
| Marriage* | Thomas Merritt married Mary Underhill, daughter of Samuel Underhill and Mary, before 1729 in Rye, New York, U.S.A..1 |
| Death* | Thomas Merritt died in 1748 in Rye, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A.. |
Family | Mary Underhill b. 1698, d. 10 April 1735 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S260] Ed. Peter Bela Merey, compiler, Loyalist Families of the Grand River Branch, U.E.L. (Toronto, Canada: Pro Familia, 1991). Hereinafter cited as Loyalist Families of the Grand River Branch, U.E.L.