Fletcher Meredith

M, #1568
Last Edited=17 Sep 2011
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of John Hearn
     Fletcher Meredith was the son of William R. Meredith and Harriet O. Davis. Fletcher Meredith was a Lawyer. Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. Mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana. Studied Law and then went to Kansas-publishing a newspaper. Emigrated to Hutchinson, Kansas.1

Citations

  1. [S1714] Esther Oviedo-McCulley, From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy (Temecula, California: Omega Print and Copy Center, Sep 2000), pg. 162. Hereinafter cited as From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy.

George D. Meredith1

M, #2243, b. 31 March 1833
Last Edited=2 Mar 2024
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of John Hearn
     George D. Meredith was born on 31 March 1833.2 He was the son of William R. Meredith and Harriet O. Davis. George D. Meredith was buried at Davis Cemetery, Morristown, Shelby Co., Indiana.2

Citations

  1. [S1084] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 181", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), George D Meredith, Memorial ID 6067932,
    Birth: 31 March 1833
    Death
    Burial: Davis Cemetery, Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6067932/george_d-meredith: accessed March 2, 2024), memorial page for George D Meredith (31 Mar 1833–unknown), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6067932, citing Davis Cemetery, Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by KKoch (contributor 47827099).

    Parents
    William R Meredith 1805–1842
    Harriet O Davis Meredith 1807–1854
    Siblings
    Dr James W. Meridith 1831–1899
    Albert L Meredith 1835 – unknown
    Tabitha L Meredith 1837–1841,.

Dr. James W. Meredith DDS

M, #1567, b. 1831, d. 1899
Last Edited=26 May 2021
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of John Hearn
     Dr. James W. Meredith DDS was a Dentist.1 Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. He was born in 1831.2 He was the son of William R. Meredith and Harriet O. Davis. Dr. James W. Meredith DDS died in 1899.2 He was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, Clinton Co., Indiana.2

Citations

  1. [S1714] Esther Oviedo-McCulley, From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy (Temecula, California: Omega Print and Copy Center, Sep 2000), pg. 162. Hereinafter cited as From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Dr James W. Meridith, Memorial ID 28847006,
    Birth: 1831
    Death: 1899
    Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/28847006/james-w.-meridith: accessed 26 May 2021), memorial page for Dr James W. Meridith (1831–1899), Find a Grave Memorial ID 28847006, citing Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Judy (contributor 46524680).
    Parents William R Meredith 1805–1842 Harriet O Davis Meredith 1807–1854
    Spouse Eliza Jane Armstrong Meridith 1838–1902 (m. 1858)
    Siblings George D Meredith 1833 – unknown Albert L Meredith 1835 – unknown Tabitha L Meredith 1837–1841
    Children Harriett Nancy Meridith Cooper 1859–1880 Jeannie Meridith Moore 1861–1939 Katurah L. Meridith 1873–1911,.

Jennie L. Meredith1

F, #1058, b. 1 December 1845, d. 12 April 1916
Last Edited=21 Aug 2014
     Jennie L. Meredith was born on 1 December 1845 at Holmesville, Holmes Co., Ohio. She was born circa 1847 at Ohio. She married Josiah Harn, son of John Harn and Henrietta Hettenhouser, on 14 April 1886.2 Jennie L. Meredith died on 12 April 1916 at Holmesville, Holmes Co., Ohio, at age 70. She was buried at Packard Cemetery, Cameron, Clinton Co., Missouri.

Citations

  1. [S784] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 170", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
  2. [S1714] Esther Oviedo-McCulley, From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy (Temecula, California: Omega Print and Copy Center, Sep 2000), pg. 161. Hereinafter cited as From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy.

William R. Meredith1

M, #868, b. 3 February 1805, d. 4 September 1842
Last Edited=26 May 2021
     William R. Meredith was born on 3 February 1805.2 He married Harriet O. Davis, daughter of John Davis and Hester Harn, in 1839.3 William R. Meredith died on 4 September 1842 at age 37.2 He was buried at Davis Cemetery, Morristown, Shelby Co., Indiana.2

Children of William R. Meredith and Harriet O. Davis

Citations

  1. [S659] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 177,181", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), William R Meredith, Memorial ID 6067923,
    Birth: 3 February 1805
    Death: 4 September 1842
    Burial: Davis Cemetery, Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/6067923/william-r-meredith: accessed 26 May 2021), memorial page for William R Meredith (3 Feb 1805–4 Sep 1842), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6067923, citing Davis Cemetery, Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by KKoch (contributor 47827099).

    Spouse Harriet O Davis Meredith 1807–1854 (m. 1839)
    Children James W. Meridith 1831–1899
    George D Meredith 1833 – unknown Albert L Meredith 1835 – unknown Tabitha L Meredith 1837–1841,.
  3. [S1714] Esther Oviedo-McCulley, From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy (Temecula, California: Omega Print and Copy Center, Sep 2000), pg. 162. Hereinafter cited as From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy.

John Henry Merrel

M, #8250, b. 24 October 1823, d. 27 January 1860
Last Edited=25 Jun 2020
     John Henry Merrel was born on 24 October 1823 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. He married Francis Leighty, daughter of Henry L. Leighty and Sarah Smith, in 1847 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. John Henry Merrel died on 27 January 1860 at Vermont, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 36.

George Merritt

M, #2746, b. 23 April 1711, d. 20 February 1759
Last Edited=19 May 2022
     George Merritt was born on 23 April 1711 at White Plains, Westchester Co., New York.1,2 He was the son of Samuel Merritt and Elizabeth Underhill. George Merritt married Gloriana Purdy, daughter of Samuel Purdy and Glorianna Penelope Strang, in 1732. George Merritt died on 20 February 1759 at Newburgh, Orange Co., New York, at age 47.1,2 His Ancestral File Number is RKMP-XM, submitted by Gordon Hillman & Carol W. Fredrickson. He was buried at Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, Orange Co., New York.2

Citations

  1. [S1212] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Ancestral File Number RKMP-XM"; Ancestral File, 4.19 Family History Library, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), George Merritt, Memorial ID 9020475,
    Birth: 23 April 1711, USA
    Death: 20 February 1759, Newburgh, Orange County, New York, USA
    Burial: Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, Orange County, New York
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9020475/george-merritt: accessed 19 May 2022), memorial page for George Merritt (23 Apr 1711–20 Feb 1759), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9020475, citing Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, Orange County, New York, USA; Maintained by Mary Harrell-Sesniak (contributor 46488639).

    Spouse Glorianna Merritt Glorianna Purdy Merritt 1714–1765 (m. 1732)
    Children Caleb Merritt Caleb Merritt 1735–1793
    Samuel Merritt 1739–1811
    George Merritt George Merritt 1741–1822
    Gabriel Merritt 1744–1776
    Glorianna Case Glorianna Merritt Case 1745–1795
    Jane Merritt Foster 1747–1807
    David Merritt 1747–1817
    Josiah Merritt Josiah Henry Merritt 1752–1817,.

Samuel Merritt

M, #3750, b. 21 August 1672, d. circa 1722
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
     Samuel Merritt was born on 21 August 1672 at Rye, Westchester Co., New York.1 He married Elizabeth Underhill circa 1698.1 Samuel Merritt died circa 1722.1 His Ancestral File Number is MB51-Z0.

Child of Samuel Merritt and Elizabeth Underhill

Citations

  1. [S1354] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Ancestral File Number MB51-Z0, submitted by two persons"; Ancestral File, 4.19 Family History Library, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.

Anderson Howard Merry1

M, #4997, b. 1 April 1930, d. 23 April 1995
Last Edited=19 Mar 2024
Relationships
Great-grandson of Adin Fellows
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
     Anderson Howard Merry was born on 1 April 1930 at Centralia, Audrain Co., Missouri. He was the son of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.1 Anderson Howard Merry married Sheila Ann Brown in 1993. Anderson Howard Merry died on 23 April 1995 at Perry, Taylor Co., Florida, at age 65.2 He was buried at Orange Springs Cemetery, Orange Springs, Marion Co., Florida.2

Citations

  1. [S1698] Ruby Fellows, "Redman and Fellows Family Information", ca. 1973 (Caldwell, Idaho). Hereinafter cited as "Redman and Fellows Family Information."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Corp Anderson Howard Merry, Memorial ID 20380578,
    Birth: 1 January 1930
    Death: 23 April 1995
    Burial: Orange Springs Cemetery, Orange Springs, Marion County, Florida
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20380578/anderson_howard-merry: accessed March 19, 2024), memorial page for Corp Anderson Howard Merry (1 Jan 1930–23 Apr 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20380578, citing Orange Springs Cemetery, Orange Springs, Marion County, Florida, USA; Maintained by No Guts, No Glory (contributor 46889469).

    Parents
    Anderson Hoyt Merry 1887–1962
    Pearl Ada Fellows Merry 1897–1997
    Spouses
    Shelia Ann Brown Merry 1954–2019 (m. 1993)
    Siblings
    Violet Marie Merry Sucher 1916–2007
    Emerald Rose Merry Pemberton 1919–2007
    Marguerite Maxine Merry Spurling 1921–2018
    Martha Iris Merry Lowrey 1924–2003
    Wallace Lee Merry 1926–1972
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2011/231/20380578_131384707851.jpg,.

Anderson Hoyt Merry1

M, #4990, b. 13 October 1886, d. 5 September 1962
Last Edited=20 Feb 2024
     Anderson Hoyt Merry was born on 13 October 1886 at Centralia, Boone Co., Missouri. He married Tempest Smiley on 28 October 1906 at Audrain Co., Missouri. Anderson Hoyt Merry married Pearl Ada Fellows, daughter of George Elbert Fellows and Minnie Inez Lilly, on 4 June 1914 at Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska.1 Anderson Hoyt Merry died on 5 September 1962 at Centralia, Boone Co., Missouri, at age 75.2 He was buried at Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone Co., Missouri.2

Children of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows

Citations

  1. [S1698] Ruby Fellows, "Redman and Fellows Family Information", ca. 1973 (Caldwell, Idaho). Hereinafter cited as "Redman and Fellows Family Information."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Anderson Hoyt Merry, Memorial ID 114986507,
    Birth: 13 October 1887
    Death: 5 September 1962
    Burial: Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114986507/anderson_hoyt-merry: accessed February 14, 2024), memorial page for Anderson Hoyt Merry (13 Oct 1887–5 Sep 1962), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114986507, citing Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by David Sharp (contributor 47530834).

    Parents
    Hoyt Blake Merry 1856–1926
    Martha Aurina Gibson Merry 1863–1922
    Spouses
    Pearl Ada Fellows Merry 1897–1997
    Siblings
    Lillian Aurina Merry Snyder 1882–1965
    George Wallace Merry 1884–1966
    William Lee Merry 1888–1963
    Edith Frances Merry Maher 1890–1981
    James David Merry 1894–1973
    Children
    Violet Marie Merry Sucher 1916–2007
    Emerald Rose Merry Pemberton 1919–2007
    Marguerite Maxine Merry Spurling 1921–2018
    Martha Iris Merry Lowrey 1924–2003
    Wallace Lee Merry 1926–1972
    Corp Anderson Howard Merry 1930–1995
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/305/114986507_138341680719.jpg,.

Emerald Rose Merry1

F, #4993, b. 18 July 1919, d. 6 January 2007
Last Edited=13 Jul 2022
Relationships
Great-granddaughter of Adin Fellows
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
     Emerald Rose Merry was born on 18 July 1919 at Audrain Co., Missouri. She was the daughter of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.1 Emerald Rose Merry married Thomas Orville Pemberton Jr. on 12 March 1938 at Moberly, Randolph Co., Missouri. Emerald Rose Merry died on 6 January 2007 at Boone Hospital Center, Centralia, Boone Co., Missouri, at age 87.

Following from an undated obituary for Emerald Rose Pemberton:

Emerald Rose Pemberton
She was born the daughter of Anderson and Pearl Fellows Merry. On March 12, 1938, she was married to Thomas Orville Pemberton Jr. in Moberly, and he preceded her in death on April 20, 2000. Mrs. Pemberton attended Centralia High School and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Centralia. She was a dedicated wife of a farmer and co-worker with her husband in the real estate broker's office. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Howard Merry and Wallace Lee Merry; two sisters, Fern Minor and Iris Lowery; and a son, Ronald Lee Pemberton, on Nov. 30, 1999. Emerald Rose Pemberton, died at Boone Hospital Center at age 87. She was buried at Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone Co., Missouri.

Child of Emerald Rose Merry and Thomas Orville Pemberton Jr.

Citations

  1. [S1698] Ruby Fellows, "Redman and Fellows Family Information", ca. 1973 (Caldwell, Idaho). Hereinafter cited as "Redman and Fellows Family Information."

Frances Fern Merry1

F, #4991, b. 28 April 1915, d. 31 July 2000
Last Edited=13 Jul 2022
Relationships
Great-granddaughter of Adin Fellows
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
     Frances Fern Merry was born on 28 April 1915 at Centralia, Audrain Co., Missouri. She was the daughter of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.1 Frances Fern Merry died on 31 July 2000 at Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri, at age 85.

Citations

  1. [S1698] Ruby Fellows, "Redman and Fellows Family Information", ca. 1973 (Caldwell, Idaho). Hereinafter cited as "Redman and Fellows Family Information."

Marguerite Maxine Merry1

F, #4994, b. 24 November 1921, d. 11 November 2018
Last Edited=25 Nov 2020
Relationships
Great-granddaughter of Adin Fellows
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
     Marguerite Maxine Merry was born on 24 November 1921. She was the daughter of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.1 Marguerite Maxine Merry died on 11 November 2018 at Missouri at age 96.

Citations

  1. [S1698] Ruby Fellows, "Redman and Fellows Family Information", ca. 1973 (Caldwell, Idaho). Hereinafter cited as "Redman and Fellows Family Information."

Martha Iris Merry1

F, #4995, b. 28 May 1925, d. 7 August 2003
Last Edited=1 Jan 2018
Relationships
Great-granddaughter of Adin Fellows
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
     Martha Iris Merry was born on 28 May 1925 at Missouri. She was the daughter of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.1 Her Social Security Number was 488245526 in 2003. Martha Iris Merry was buried in August 2003 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri. She died on 7 August 2003 at age 78.

Citations

  1. [S1698] Ruby Fellows, "Redman and Fellows Family Information", ca. 1973 (Caldwell, Idaho). Hereinafter cited as "Redman and Fellows Family Information."

Violet Marie Merry1

F, #4992, b. 14 September 1916, d. 23 March 2007
Last Edited=26 Mar 2024
Relationships
Great-granddaughter of Adin Fellows
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
     Violet Marie Merry was born on 14 September 1916 at Centralia, Boone Co., Missouri. She was the daughter of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.1 Violet Marie Merry married Anthony Joseph Sucher Jr. on 9 October 1941 at Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri. Violet Marie Merry died on 23 March 2007 at Centreville, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 90. She was buried on 13 April 2007 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S1698] Ruby Fellows, "Redman and Fellows Family Information", ca. 1973 (Caldwell, Idaho). Hereinafter cited as "Redman and Fellows Family Information."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Violet Marie (Merry) Sucher, Memorial ID 18882960,
    Birth: 14 September 1916, Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, USA
    Death: 23 March 2007, Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia, USA
    Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18882960/violet_marie-sucher: accessed March 26, 2024), memorial page for Violet Marie Merry Sucher (14 Sep 1916–23 Mar 2007), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18882960, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by PAllred (contributor 48048940).

    Parents
    Anderson Hoyt Merry 1887–1962
    Pearl Ada Fellows Merry 1897–1997
    Spouses
    Anthony Joseph Sucher Jr. 1918–1990 (m. 1941)
    Siblings
    Emerald Rose Merry Pemberton 1919–2007
    Marguerite Maxine Merry Spurling 1921–2018
    Martha Iris Merry Lowrey 1924–2003
    Wallace Lee Merry 1926–1972
    Corp Anderson Howard Merry 1930–1995
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/355/18882960_5bca9af7-e8ad-4a3d-856f-4c43cea2a409.jpeg,.

Wallace Lee Merry1

M, #4996, b. 14 September 1928, d. 20 September 1972
Last Edited=25 Nov 2020
Relationships
Great-grandson of Adin Fellows
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
     Wallace Lee Merry was born on 14 September 1928. He was the son of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.1 Wallace Lee Merry married Ida LaVonna Forshee in 1947. Wallace Lee Merry died on 20 September 1972 at age 44. He was buried circa October 1972 at Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, Ottawa Co., Kansas, PLOT Section 3, Lot 418.2

Citations

  1. [S1698] Ruby Fellows, "Redman and Fellows Family Information", ca. 1973 (Caldwell, Idaho). Hereinafter cited as "Redman and Fellows Family Information."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Wallace Lee Merry, Memorial ID 65427146,
    Birth: 14 September 1926
    Death: 20 September 1972
    Burial: Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 25 November 2020), memorial page for Wallace Lee Merry (14 Sep 1926–20 Sep 1972), Find a Grave Memorial no. 65427146, citing Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Kate Jacques (contributor 46637583).
    Parents Anderson Hoyt Merry 1887–1962 Pearl Ada Fellows Merry 1897–1997
    Spouse Ida LaVona Forshee Merry 1930–2014 (m. 1947)
    Siblings Violet Marie Merry Sucher 1916–2007 Emerald Rose Pemberton 1919–2007 Marguerite Maxine Merry Spurling 1921–2018 Martha Iris Merry Lowrey 1924–2003 Anderson Howard Merry 1930–1995,.

Cindy Lou Merz

F, #2561
Last Edited=31 Aug 1997
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
9th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
     Cindy Lou Merz is the daughter of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney.

David Lynn Merz

M, #1214
Last Edited=8 Jun 2020
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
     David Lynn Merz is the son of Herman John Merz and Geraldine Purdy. David Lynn Merz married Lois Marie Waldo on 23 December 1961 at Oregon.

Herman John Merz

M, #338, b. 16 July 1894, d. 12 March 1976
Last Edited=20 Sep 2022
     Herman John Merz was born on 16 July 1894 at Harbor, Curry Co., Oregon.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Merz and Sophia Gyr. Herman John Merz married Geraldine Purdy, daughter of William Hopkins Purdy and Anna Christiansen, on 2 September 1925 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon.3 Herman John Merz lived in 1960 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon. His Social Security Number was 540-44-8209. Issued in Oregeo in 1955. Social Security Death Index (b- 16Jul1894 d- Mar1976). He died on 12 March 1976 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 81.4,1 He was buried on 16 March 1976 at Ada Cemetery, Ada, Lane Co., Oregon.1

The following obituary from The Siuslaw News (Florence, Oregon), on March 18, 1976, page 6, column 4.
Herman John Merz of 369 Juniper Street, Florence, died March 12. He was born in Harbor, Ore., July 16, 1894, and was united in marriage to Geraldine Purdy in Turner, Ore., September 2, 1925. In 1928 he move to Ada, Ore., where he and his wife owned and operated a dairy ranch for 27 years. After the sale of the dairy ranch, the couple pioneered again, this time on a beef ranch on Ford Fraser, British Columbia, Canada. This they owned and operated for 12 years after the sale of which they returned to their home in Florence.
Surviving are his wife, Geraldine; two sons, Robert L. Merz of Florence and David L. Merz of Fort Fraser, British Columbia, Canada; two daughters, Mrs. B.W. (Marilyn) Adkins of Fairfax, Virginia and Mrs. G.A. (Karen) Christensen of San Jose, CA; one sister, Mrs. Amelia M. Thorne of Coos Bay, Ore; ten grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Mar. 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the Riverside Chapel, with Pastor Bernard Plumb officiating. Private interment will follow in the Ada Cemetery, Ada, Ore.1

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census2 May 1940Canary, Lane Co., Oregon5

Citations

  1. [S323] Herman Merz Obituary, The Siuslaw News, Florence, Oregon, 18 Mar 1976, 6:4. Hereinafter cited as The Siuslaw News.
  2. [S322] Paul Bradley Purdy, A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972 (n.p.: n.pub., c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
  3. [S316] Geraldine Purdy Merz Obituary, The Siuslaw News, Florence, Oregon, 14 Jan 1987, 2A:1. Hereinafter cited as The Siuslaw News.
  4. [S324] Herman John Merz, Death unknown number, Family History Library, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.
  5. [S2341] Merz, 02 May 1940 census, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canary, Lane, Oregon; Roll: T627_3368; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 20-11, Ancestry.com website, Hermon J Merz in the 1940 United States Federal Census

    Name: Hermon J Merz
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 45
    Estimated birth year: abt 1895
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Oregon
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Canary, Lane, Oregon
    Street: Fidle Creek Road
    Farm: Yes
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
    Residence in 1935: Rural
    Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
    Sheet Number: 2B
    Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 42
    Occupation: Farmer
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 30000
    Attended School or College: No
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
    Class of Worker: Working on own account
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Hermon J Merez 45
    Gerldine Merz 39
    Robert L Merz 13
    Marily J Merz 8
    David S L Merz 1
    Earnest E Jensen 23

    Source Citation
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Canary, Lane, Oregon; Roll: T627_3368; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 20-11

    Source Information
    Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.

John Russell Merz

M, #2559, b. 21 September 1953, d. 18 October 1990
Last Edited=13 Feb 2015
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
9th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
     John Russell Merz was born on 21 September 1953 at Oregon.1 He was the son of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney. John Russell Merz died on 18 October 1990 at Alaska at age 37.

Citations

  1. [S824] Paul Bradley Purdy, A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 15 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.

Joseph Merz

M, #7285
Last Edited=13 Feb 2015
     Joseph Merz married Sophia Gyr.

Child of Joseph Merz and Sophia Gyr

Julie Ann Merz

F, #2562
Last Edited=31 Aug 1997
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
9th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
     Julie Ann Merz is the daughter of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney.

Karen Margaret Merz

F, #1215
Last Edited=28 Apr 2020
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
     Karen Margaret Merz is the daughter of Herman John Merz and Geraldine Purdy. Karen Margaret Merz married Gerald Christensen on 18 March 1962 at Lane Co., Oregon.

Laura Lee Merz

F, #2560
Last Edited=31 Aug 1997
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
9th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
     Laura Lee Merz is the daughter of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney.

Marilyn Joan Merz

F, #1213
Last Edited=21 Apr 2020
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
     Marilyn Joan Merz is the daughter of Herman John Merz and Geraldine Purdy. Marilyn Joan Merz married Bertrand Adkins in 1958 at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.1

Citations

  1. [S824] Paul Bradley Purdy, A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 15 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.

Paul Gordon Merz

M, #2558
Last Edited=13 Feb 2015
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
9th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
     Paul Gordon Merz is the son of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney.

Robert Lee Merz

M, #1212
Last Edited=16 Sep 2020
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
     Robert Lee Merz is the son of Herman John Merz and Geraldine Purdy. Robert Lee Merz married Shirley Bonney on 4 March 1951 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon.

Children of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney

Brailey Messinger

F, #8420
Last Edited=16 Nov 2020
Relationships
1st cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
5th great-granddaughter of John H. Walker
3rd great-granddaughter of Henry Weidman
5th great-granddaughter of Emanuel Warfel
     Brailey Messinger is the daughter of David M. Messinger and DaNette Kay Warfel. Brailey Messinger married Dalton Nelson.

David M. Messinger1

M, #6732
Last Edited=16 Nov 2020
     David M. Messinger married DaNette Kay Warfel, daughter of David Eugene Warfel and Sandra Jane Smith.1

Citations

  1. [S2034] David Eugene Warfel, online http://greybullstandard.com/, Posted online on 26Apr2012. Hereinafter cited as David Eugene Warfel.

Kobie Messinger

F, #8422
Last Edited=16 Nov 2020
Relationships
1st cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
5th great-granddaughter of John H. Walker
3rd great-granddaughter of Henry Weidman
5th great-granddaughter of Emanuel Warfel
     Kobie Messinger is the daughter of David M. Messinger and DaNette Kay Warfel.