Ancestors of Poplin, Straw, Colby & Others

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Rose Merritt^1,2,3

F, #6526, b. 1892, d. 1957

Parents

Father: Edward Madison Merritt (b. 31 March 1846, d. 30 August 1910)
Mother: Amanda Abigail DuRant (b. 22 November 1854, d. 14 November 1928)

Biography

Birth: Rose Merritt was born in 1892 in South Carolina, USAG.^1,2,3
Death: She died in 1957, at age ~65.¹
Burial: She was buried in Carlisle, Union County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Residence: Rose Merritt resided in Bayboro, Horry, South Carolina, USAG, in 1900 Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter.²
Residence: She resided in Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USAG, in 1910 Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter.³

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
[S19] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bayboro, Horry, South Carolina; Roll: 1531; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241531
[S1] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA., Year: 1910; Census Place: Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1472; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1375485

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Stanley Olin Merritt^1,2

M, #6527, b. 26 September 1889, d. 26 November 1944

Parents

Father: Edward Madison Merritt (b. 31 March 1846, d. 30 August 1910)
Mother: Amanda Abigail DuRant (b. 22 November 1854, d. 14 November 1928)

Biography

Birth: Stanley Olin Merritt was born on 26 September 1889 in South Carolina, USAG.^1,2
Death: He died on 26 November 1944, at age 55.¹
Burial: He was buried in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Residence: Stanley Olin Merritt resided in Bayboro, Horry, South Carolina, USAG, in 1900 Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son.²

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
[S19] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bayboro, Horry, South Carolina; Roll: 1531; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241531

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Alma Merritt^1,2

F, #6528, b. October 1879, d. UNKNOWN

Parents

Father: Edward Madison Merritt (b. 31 March 1846, d. 30 August 1910)
Mother: Amanda Abigail DuRant (b. 22 November 1854, d. 14 November 1928)

Biography

Birth: Alma Merritt was born in October 1879 in South Carolina, USAG.²
Death: She died UNKNOWN.

Residence: Alma Merritt resided in Bayboro, Horry, South Carolina, USAG, in 1900 Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter.²

Citations

[S52] Ancestry.com, North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 160 : 1920
[S19] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bayboro, Horry, South Carolina; Roll: 1531; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241531

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Mamie Edwards

F, #6529, b. 4 April 1874, d. 1 March 1941

Biography

Birth: Mamie Edwards was born on 4 April 1874.
Death: She died on 1 March 1941, at age 66.

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William Langer Merritt^1,2,3,4,5

M, #6530, b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920

Parents

Father: Allen Obadiah Merritt, * (b. 28 January 1821, d. 24 August 1888)
Mother: Mary E. "Darcus" Childers (b. 28 November 1829, d. 6 August 1890)

Family: Charity Cleveland Gambrell (b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930)

James H Merritt (b. 1876, d. 1932)
Mollie Merritt Hollis (b. 15 June 1878)
Darcus Mary Hollis (b. 15 June 1878, d. 10 May 1952)
Lawrence A. Merritt (b. 25 December 1880, d. 23 February 1962)
Claude Preston Merritt (b. 1 June 1885, d. 25 December 1961)
Charlie C. Merritt (b. 12 October 1887, d. 23 September 1975)
Dula Merritt (b. 8 May 1890, d. 29 June 1963)
Murphy Stanley Merritt (b. 22 February 1896, d. 5 July 1954)

Biography

Birth: William Langer Merritt was born on 19 December 1848 in South Carolina, USAG.^1,3,4,5
Death: He died on 8 May 1920, at age 71, in Anderson, South Carolina, USAG.^3,4
Burial: He was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.⁴

Residence: William Langer Merritt resided in Anderson, South Carolina, USAG, in 1850.¹
Residence: He resided in Brushy Creek, Anderson, South Carolina, USA, in 1870 Residence Post Office: Anderson.⁵

Citations

[S139] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: M432_848; Page: 282A; Image: 570
[S21] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[S18] Ancestry.com, South Carolina Death Records, 1821-1955, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1900-1924; Death County or Certificate Range: Anderson
[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
[S72] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brushy Creek, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1482; Page: 439B; Family History Library Film: 552981

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Fifield

F, #6531, b. 8 January 1742

Parents

Father: John Fifield (b. 31 August 1701, d. December 1769)
Mother: Doritha Unknown (d. 22 March 1765)

Biography

Birth: Elizabeth Fifield was born on 8 January 1742 in Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USAG.

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Martha Fifield

F, #6532, b. 16 January 1744

Parents

Father: John Fifield (b. 31 August 1701, d. December 1769)
Mother: Doritha Unknown (d. 22 March 1765)

Biography

Birth: Martha Fifield was born on 16 January 1744 in Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USAG.

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Samuel Fifield

M, #6533, b. 28 April 1754, d. 16 May 1754

Parents

Father: John Fifield (b. 31 August 1701, d. December 1769)
Mother: Doritha Unknown (d. 22 March 1765)

Biography

Birth: Samuel Fifield was born on 28 April 1754 in Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USAG.
Death: He died on 16 May 1754, at age 0, in Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USAG.

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Mary Fifield

F, #6534, b. 31 August 1759

Parents

Father: John Fifield (b. 31 August 1701, d. December 1769)
Mother: Doritha Unknown (d. 22 March 1765)

Biography

Birth: Mary Fifield was born on 31 August 1759 in Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USAG.

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John Fifield

M, #6535, b. 1 October 1733, d. 24 October 1824

Parents

Father: John Fifield (b. 31 August 1701, d. December 1769)
Mother: Doritha Unknown (d. 22 March 1765)

Biography

Birth: John Fifield was born on 1 October 1733 in Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USAG.
Death: He died on 24 October 1824, at age 91, in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USAG.

Family Explorer

Jonathan Fifield

M, #6536, b. 19 March 1745, d. 15 January 1828

Parents

Father: John Fifield (b. 31 August 1701, d. December 1769)
Mother: Doritha Unknown (d. 22 March 1765)

Biography

Birth: Jonathan Fifield was born on 19 March 1745 in Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USAG.
Death: He died on 15 January 1828, at age 82, in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USAG.

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Katherine Marcy Swenson¹

F, #6537, b. about 1902, d. DECEASED

Biography

Birth: Katherine Marcy Swenson was born about 1902.¹
Marriage: She and Ralph W Bohonon were married on 4 June 1920 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USAG.^1,1
Death: She died DECEASED.

Citations

[S200] Ancestry.com, Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01923; Roll Number: S-30885; Archive Number: M-2051896

Family Explorer

Sophia Mabry^1,2,3,2,4

F, #6538, b. 8 July 1867, d. 12 March 1926

Family: David C Poplin (b. about 1850, d. 29 September 1934)

Jack Julius Poplin (b. 22 May 1902, d. 17 May 1970)

Biography

Birth: Sophia Mabry was born on 8 July 1867 in Stanly County, North Carolina, USAG.^1,2
Marriage: She and David C Poplin were married on 25 February 1884 in Stanly, North Carolina, USAG.^2,2,2,2
Death: She died on 12 March 1926, at age 58, in Stanly County, North Carolina, USAG.^1,3
Burial: She was buried in 1926 in Stanly County, North Carolina, USAG.^1,3

Residence: Sophia Mabry resided in Stanly, North Carolina, USAG, between 1800 and 1950.

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
[S67] Ancestry.com, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011
[S683] Ancestry.com, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 62540 79H 3
[S2] Ancestry.com, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

Family Explorer

Charity Cleveland Gambrell^1,2

F, #6541, b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930

Family: William Langer Merritt (b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920)

James H Merritt (b. 1876, d. 1932)
Mollie Merritt Hollis (b. 15 June 1878)
Darcus Mary Hollis (b. 15 June 1878, d. 10 May 1952)
Lawrence A. Merritt (b. 25 December 1880, d. 23 February 1962)
Claude Preston Merritt (b. 1 June 1885, d. 25 December 1961)
Charlie C. Merritt (b. 12 October 1887, d. 23 September 1975)
Dula Merritt (b. 8 May 1890, d. 29 June 1963)
Murphy Stanley Merritt (b. 22 February 1896, d. 5 July 1954)

Biography

Birth: Charity Cleveland Gambrell was born on 7 January 1856.²
Death: She died on 5 March 1930, at age 74.²
Burial: She was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.²

Citations

[S21] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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Mollie Merritt Hollis¹

F, #6542, b. 15 June 1878

Parents

Father: William Langer Merritt (b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920)
Mother: Charity Cleveland Gambrell (b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930)

Biography

Birth: Mollie Merritt Hollis was born on 15 June 1878 in Anderson, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Citations

[S21] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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Murphy Stanley Merritt¹

M, #6543, b. 22 February 1896, d. 5 July 1954

Parents

Father: William Langer Merritt (b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920)
Mother: Charity Cleveland Gambrell (b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930)

Biography

Birth: Murphy Stanley Merritt was born on 22 February 1896.¹
Death: He died on 5 July 1954, at age 58.¹
Burial: He was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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Charlie C. Merritt¹

M, #6544, b. 12 October 1887, d. 23 September 1975

Parents

Father: William Langer Merritt (b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920)
Mother: Charity Cleveland Gambrell (b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930)

Biography

Birth: Charlie C. Merritt was born on 12 October 1887.¹
Death: He died on 23 September 1975, at age 87, in USA.¹
Burial: He was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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Lawrence A. Merritt¹

M, #6545, b. 25 December 1880, d. 23 February 1962

Parents

Father: William Langer Merritt (b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920)
Mother: Charity Cleveland Gambrell (b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930)

Biography

Birth: Lawrence A. Merritt was born on 25 December 1880.¹
Death: He died on 23 February 1962, at age 81, in USA.¹
Burial: He was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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Dula Merritt¹

F, #6546, b. 8 May 1890, d. 29 June 1963

Parents

Father: William Langer Merritt (b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920)
Mother: Charity Cleveland Gambrell (b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930)

Biography

Birth: Dula Merritt was born on 8 May 1890.¹
Death: She died on 29 June 1963, at age 73.¹
Burial: She was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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Darcus Mary Hollis¹

F, #6547, b. 15 June 1878, d. 10 May 1952

Parents

Father: William Langer Merritt (b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920)
Mother: Charity Cleveland Gambrell (b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930)

Biography

Birth: Darcus Mary Hollis was born on 15 June 1878 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹
Death: She died on 10 May 1952, at age 73, in Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹
Burial: She was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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Claude Preston Merritt¹

M, #6548, b. 1 June 1885, d. 25 December 1961

Parents

Father: William Langer Merritt (b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920)
Mother: Charity Cleveland Gambrell (b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930)

Biography

Birth: Claude Preston Merritt was born on 1 June 1885.¹
Death: He died on 25 December 1961, at age 76.¹
Burial: He was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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James H Merritt¹

M, #6549, b. 1876, d. 1932

Parents

Father: William Langer Merritt (b. 19 December 1848, d. 8 May 1920)
Mother: Charity Cleveland Gambrell (b. 7 January 1856, d. 5 March 1930)

Biography

Birth: James H Merritt was born in 1876.¹
Death: He died in 1932, at age ~56.¹
Burial: He was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

Family Explorer

Abraham Agustus Merritt^1,2,3,4

M, #6550, b. 8 March 1853, d. 16 October 1925

Parents

Father: Allen Obadiah Merritt, * (b. 28 January 1821, d. 24 August 1888)
Mother: Mary E. "Darcus" Childers (b. 28 November 1829, d. 6 August 1890)

Family: Nancy Adelaide Unknown (b. 11 April 1857, d. 5 April 1907)

Ada Blakely (d. 13 October 1966)
William Arthur Merritt (b. 1 August 1875, d. 20 July 1961)
Thomas Marvin Merritt (b. 6 December 1879, d. 5 July 1938)
John Walker Merritt (b. 14 March 1881, d. 9 December 1957)
Emily Merritt (b. 17 September 1883, d. 26 January 1961)
Lillian Frances Merritt (b. 3 January 1887, d. 9 April 1961)
James Osmond Merritt (b. 3 February 1890, d. 21 June 1952)

Biography

Birth: Abraham Agustus Merritt was born on 8 March 1853 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.^1,2,4
Death: He died on 16 October 1925, at age 72, in Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.^1,2,3
Burial: He was buried in Powdersville, Anderson County, South Carolina, USAG.¹

Residence: Abraham Agustus Merritt resided in Brushy Creek, Anderson, South Carolina, USA, in 1870 Residence Post Office: Anderson.⁴

Citations

[S11] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
[S18] Ancestry.com, South Carolina Death Records, 1821-1955, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: McCormick
[S425] Ancestry.com, Web: South Carolina, Wofford College Library Obituary Index, 1837-2008
[S72] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brushy Creek, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1482; Page: 439B; Family History Library Film: 552981