George
Theodore
Merritt
Jr
Born in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Vigo, Indiana, United States
and Brother of
William Clark Reiss Jr [half], Raymond Merritt, Elmer Merritt, Herman Andrew Merritt, Leo Richard Merritt and Robert Franklin Merritt
Husband of
Margaret Irene (Chambers) Merritt
— married
18 Feb 1922 (to 11 Aug 1935) in Vermillion, Indiana, United States
Husband of
Nema Lorene (Wright) Merritt
— married
16 Jan 1937 in Vigo, Indiana, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Kathryn Lucille (Merritt) Cottrell, Don Merritt Sr, Kenneth Dale Merritt, [private son (1930s - unknown)], Moyne Ellen (Merritt) Johnson, Tommy Merritt and June Frances (Merritt) Harris
Died
at age 72
in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 17 Apr 2019
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Biography
This profile is part of the Merritt Name Study.
George Theodore Merritt was born on February 23, 1903 in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Vigo, Indiana, United States, son of George Theodore Merritt (~1864–~1941) and Ida Reiss (1867–1937).
In 1910, George (7) was living in household of George Merritt (45) in Fayette, Vigo with Margaret Chambers (undefined), 18 Feb 1922. (undefined), and Vermillion, Indiana, United States. (undefined). [1]
In 1920, Gerge T (16), was a single son, in the household of George Merritt (51) in Clinton Township, Vermillion, Indiana, United States. [2]
George (18) married Margaret Irene Chambers (17) (born on November 27, 1904 in Vermillion; daughter of John Harvey Chambers and LeNora Ann (Miller) Chambers) on February 18, 1922 in Vermillion.[3] Their children were:
- Kathryn Lucille Merritt (1923–1958)
- John Donald Merritt (1925–2012)
- Kenneth Dale Merritt (1935–2010)
In 1930, George T (27), married head of household in Montezuma, Parke, Indiana, United States. [4]
George (33) married Nema Lorene Wright (25) (born on December 12, 1911 in Vermillion; daughter of Milton C Wright and Retha F (Hatley) Wright) on January 16, 1937 in Vigo. [5] Their children were:
- Edward Neil Merritt (1939– )
- Moyne Ellen Merritt (1941–2022)
- Tommy Joe Merritt (1943–2023)
- June Frances Merritt (1944–~2021)
In 1940, George (37), married head of household in Florida Township, Parke, Indiana, United States. [6]
In 1950, George (47), was a married head of household, Coal Miner, in Clinton, Clinton Township, Vermillion, Indiana, United States. [7]
George died on March 8, 1975 in Terre Haute, Vigo, aged 72. He is commemorated at Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.[8] [9] [10]
Sources
- ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census; Census Place: Fayette, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T624_384; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1374397 Ancestry Record 7884 #193503170
- ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Census Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: T625_472; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 89 Ancestry Record 6061 #24565565
- ↑ Marriage:
"Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
citing Page: 326; Digital film/folder number: 005330934_001_M98G-F7Y; FHL microfilm: 002224337; Image number: 199
FamilySearch Record: 27VQ-6KX (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-815X-9P6K
George Merrett marriage to Margaret Chambers. - ↑ 1930 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc Note: Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930; Census Place: Montezuma, Parke, Indiana; Roll: 622; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340357 Ancestry Record 6224 #115867403
- ↑ Marriage:
"Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
citing Page: 159; Digital film/folder number: 007030780_001_M9D2-X5Z; FHL microfilm: 001906036; Image number: 142
FamilySearch Record: 27KN-SHT (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L97C-B53N
George Merritt marriage to Nema Wright. - ↑ 1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 65; Digital film/folder number: 005459840; Image number: 155; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: V1Y2-9HZ (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MB-F5GL
George Merritt (37), married head of household in Florida Township, Parke, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana. - ↑ 1950 Census:
"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 16; Line: 8; Digital film/folder number: 108873119; Image number: 17
FamilySearch Record: 6XLF-PL4X (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHJ-5QHW-7Z6H
George Merritt (47), married, Coal Miner, head of household in Clinton, Clinton Township, Vermillion, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana. - ↑ Death:
"United States Social Security Death Index"
citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
FamilySearch Record: J25R-8PD (accessed 25 March 2024)
George Merritt death Mar 1975 (born 23 Feb 1903) residing in Indiana. - ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images ( Find A Grave: Memorial #118074814 george_theodore-merritt: accessed), memorial page for George Theodore Merritt (23 Feb 1903–8 Mar 1975), Find a Grave Memorial ID 118074814, citing Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by ☺Darrelll (contributor 47584308).
- ↑ Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 Ancestry.com. Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1975; Roll: 04 Ancestry Record 60716 #4438796
See also:
- Marriage of son John Donald Merritt:
"Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
citing Page: 446; Digital film/folder number: 007030788_002_M9D2-X5V; FHL microfilm: 001906044; Image number: 283
FamilySearch Record: 27KV-NYZ (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-897W-T39P
George Merritt's son John Donald Merritt marriage on 1 Jul 1944 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States.
- Marriage of son Edward N Merritt:
"Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007740410_002_M9MF-P1H; Image number: 235
FamilySearch Record: 6Z89-N6FF (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91C-4W7X
George T Merritt's son Edward N Merritt marriage to Carolyn L Marthe on 6 Oct 1957 in DeKalb, Indiana, United States.
- Marriage of daughter Moyne Ellen Merritt:
"Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
citing Page: 437; Digital film/folder number: 007578373; FHL microfilm: 002421684; Image number: 297
FamilySearch Record: QV99-F4GV (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9XF-H38W
George Merritt's daughter Moyne Ellen Merritt marriage on 1 Jul 1958 in Vigo, Vigo, Indiana, United States.
- Obituary of son Kenneth D Merritt:
"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101979572; FHL microfilm: 101979572; Image number: 332
FamilySearch Record: QK5N-95XD (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZX-3SM6-7
Name: George T Merritt; Source Newspaper: Times, The; System Of Record: SLS.
- Obituary of son Tommy J Merritt:
"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Digital film/folder number: 112169445; Image number: 17
FamilySearch Record: 62JT-ZYD1 (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-LQ2R-WS4L
Name: George T Merritt; Source Newspaper: Tribune-Star, The; System Of Record: SLS.
- Obituary of daughter Kathryn Merritt Cottrell:
"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102116479; Image number: 507
FamilySearch Record: 44YW-CF3Z (accessed 25 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSW5-71CV
Name: George; Relationship To Head: Father; Source Newspaper: The Plain Dealer; System Of Record: SLS.
- Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940 Ancestry.com Ancestry Record 60871 #153411605
DNA
Paternal and Maternal relationship are confirmed by an AncestryDNA test match between Jennifer (Merritt) Jordan and her 1st cousin once removed KM. Their most-recent common ancestors are George T. Merritt, Jr. and Margaret I. (Chambers) Merritt, the great grandparents of Jennifer (Merritt) Jordan and grandparents of KM. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: First to Second Cousin, based on sharing 366 centimorgans shared across 15 DNA segments.
- Paternal and maternal relationships are confirmed by an autosomal GEDmatch comparison between Jennifer (Merritt) Jordan , GEDmatch kit # Zc7390513, and Elizabeth (Arnold) Auterson, GEDmatch kit # A8922622, (compare kits), her 3rd cousin . Their most-recent common ancestors are George Merritt and Ida Reiss, the great great grandparents of both Jennifer (Merritt) Jordan and Elizabeth (Arnold) Auterson. Predicted relationship from GEDmatch: 4th cousin, based on sharing 55.1 cM across 2 segments.
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