Born in Logan, Cache, Utah, USA
Ancestors 
Daughter of Hans Andersen
and Mynoa (Richardson) Andersen
Sister of
Ethlyn (Andersen) Ray
Wife of
Clarence Willard Merritt
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 92
in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Profile last modified
| Created 23 Apr 2016
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Biography
Zelda Andersen was born on 24 October 1911 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States, daughter of Hans Andersen (1886–1940) and Mynoa Richardson (1889–1976).
In the 1920 Federal census, Zelda (age 7) was the daughter of Hans Anderson in Howell, Box Elder, Utah, United States.[1]
In the 1930 census Zedda (age 18) was the single daughter of Hans Anderson in Virden, Hidalgo, New Mexico, United States.[2]
Zelda married Clarence Willard Merritt on 31 May 1934 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States.[3]
In the 1940 census Zelda (age 28) was the wife of Clarance W Merritt in Paris Election Precinct, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States.[4]
In the 1950 census Zelda (age 38) was the wife of Clarence V Merritt in Maricopa, Arizona, United States.[5]
Zelda's husband Clarence Willard Merritt died in 1998 in Maricopa, Arizona, United States.[6]
Zelda died on 9 September 2004 and was buried in 2004 in Virden, Hidalgo, New Mexico, United States.[7][8][9]
Sources
- ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 64; Digital film/folder number: 004968982; FHL microfilm: 1821861; Image number: 195; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03120-0
FamilySearch Record: M8PC-XKK (accessed 10 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRN8-K4B
Zelda Anderson (7), single daughter, in household of Hans Anderson (31) in Howell, Box Elder, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.1920 United States Federal Census: Howell, Box Elder, Utah, United States Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Hans Anderson M 31 Married Head Mexico Minoa Anderson F 29 Married Wife Mexico Zelda Anderson F 7 Single Daughter Utah Verland Anderson M 5 Single Son Utah Darl Anderson M 3 Single Son Utah Tressa Anderson F 1 years 6 months Single Daughter Utah Lionel Richardson M 22 Widowed Brother-in-law Mexico - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 61; Digital film/folder number: 004951981; FHL microfilm: 2341129; Image number: 511; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03975-9
FamilySearch Record: XCMM-8S4 (accessed 10 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRC4-78T
Zedda Anderson (18), single daughter, in household of Hans Anderson (43) in Virden, Hidalgo, New Mexico, United States. Born in Utah.1930 United States Federal Census: Virden, Hidalgo, New Mexico, United States Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Hans Anderson M 43 Married Head Mexico Nymoa Anderson F 40 Married Wife Utah Zedda Anderson F 18 Single Daughter Utah H Verlan Anderson M 15 Single Son Utah Daral E Anderson M 13 Single Son Utah Teresa Anderson F 11 Single Daughter Utah Janet Anderson F 8 Single Daughter Utah Nona G Anderson F 6 Single Daughter Arizona Ethlyn Anderson F 4 Single Daughter Arizona E Ruth Anderson F 2 Single Daughter Arizona Donna Anderson F 0 Single Daughter Arizona - ↑
Marriage:
"Arizona, County Marriages, 1871-1964"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004251661; Image number: 1703
FamilySearch Record: QG1X-1CJN (accessed 10 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-635Q-8L5
Zelda Andersen marriage to Clarence Willard Merritt on 31 May 1934 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States. - ↑
1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 005460523; Image number: 224; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: VY46-QM5 (accessed 10 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-MWWD
Zelda Merritt (28), wife, in household of Clarance W Merritt (32) in Paris Election Precinct, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States. Born in Utah.1940 United States Federal Census: Paris Election Precinct, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Clarance W Merritt M 32 Married Head Wyoming Zelda Merritt F 28 Married Wife Utah - ↑
1950 Census:
"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 18; Line: 3; Digital film/folder number: 108807262; Image number: 19
FamilySearch Record: 6KCH-F89S (accessed 10 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-LQH7-Y9JG
Zelda A Merritt (38), wife, in household of Clarence V Merritt (42) in Maricopa, Arizona, United States. Born in Utah.1950 United States Federal Census: Maricopa, Arizona, United States Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Clarence V Merritt M 42 Married Head Powerplant Operator Wyoming Zelda A Merritt F 38 Married Wife Utah Brent D M 9 Never married Son Idaho Terry Merritt M 8 Never married Son Arizona Dianne M F 5 Never married Daughter Arizona Arlyce M Merritt F 3 Never married Daughter Arizona Harvey L McLellan M 55 Married Head Electrican Wisconsin - ↑
Obituary of husband Clarence Willard Merritt:
"Arizona, Payson, Obituaries, 1948-2008"
citing Digital film/folder number: 100743143; FHL microfilm: 100743143
FamilySearch Record: Q2W7-QDHM (accessed 10 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9GC-J992-S Image number 07116
Name: Zelda; Relationship To Head: Wife. - ↑
Burial:
"Find a Grave Index"
citing Find a Grave
FamilySearch Record: QV2P-T3ZP (accessed 10 April 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #77107207
Zelda Andersen Merritt burial (died on 9 Sep 2004) in 2004 in Virden, Hidalgo, New Mexico, United States of America. Born on 24 Oct 1911. - ↑
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: JB4C-P22 (accessed 10 April 2024)
Zelda Merritt death 9 Sep 2004 (born 24 Oct 1911) residing in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona. - ↑
Death:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KWR-WSJ4 (accessed 10 April 2024)
Zelda Merritt death 9 Sep 2004 (born 24 Oct 1911).
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