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Generation No. 4

Descendants of John William Mercer I - Generation 1
Descendants of John William Mercer I - Generation 2
Descendants of John William Mercer I - Generation 3
Descendants of John William Mercer I - Generation 4
Descendants of John William Mercer I - Generation 5
Descendants of John William Mercer I - Generation 6
Descendants of John William Mercer I - Generation 7

 

23. ETHEL4 MERCER (JOHN WILLIAM3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born January 19, 1895, and died May 16, 1960 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married KINZIE W. WALDRON, son of BRITTEN WALDRON and AZZLEAN. He was born October 02, 1893 in Florida, and died December 11, 1964 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). 23. ETHEL4 MERCER (JOHN WILLIAM3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born January 19, 1895, and died May 16, 1960 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married KINZIE W. WALDRON, son of BRITTEN WALDRON and AZZLEAN. He was born October 02, 1893 in Florida, and died December 11, 1964 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). 23. ETHEL4 MERCER (JOHN WILLIAM3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born January 19, 1895, and died May 16, 1960 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married KINZIE W. WALDRON, son of BRITTEN WALDRON and AZZLEAN. He was born October 02, 1893 in Florida, and died December 11, 1964 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.).
Children of ETHEL MERCER and KINZIE WALDRON are:

i. PAULINE5 WALDRON, b. Abt. 1915.

ii. ELTON WALDRON, b. Abt. 1918.

 

24. VIDA M.4 MERCER (JOHN WILLIAM3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born March 09, 1902 in Zolfo Springs, FL. (Hardee Co.), and died May 05, 1980 in Zolfo Springs, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married (1) LUKE WALDRON, son of BRITTEN WALDRON and AZZLEAN. He was born 1899, and died 1993 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married (2) R. L. WILLIAMSON May 12, 1925 in Hardee County, FL.. He was born Abt. 1905 in Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL. 24. VIDA M.4 MERCER (JOHN WILLIAM3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born March 09, 1902 in Zolfo Springs, FL. (Hardee Co.), and died May 05, 1980 in Zolfo Springs, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married (1) LUKE WALDRON, son of BRITTEN WALDRON and AZZLEAN. He was born 1899, and died 1993 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married (2) R. L. WILLIAMSON May 12, 1925 in Hardee County, FL.. He was born Abt. 1905 in Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL. 24. VIDA M.4 MERCER (JOHN WILLIAM3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born March 09, 1902 in Zolfo Springs, FL. (Hardee Co.), and died May 05, 1980 in Zolfo Springs, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married (1) LUKE WALDRON, son of BRITTEN WALDRON and AZZLEAN. He was born 1899, and died 1993 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married (2) R. L. WILLIAMSON May 12, 1925 in Hardee County, FL.. He was born Abt. 1905 in Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL.

Notes for VIDA M. MERCER:
Vida M. Mercer
Born: March 09, 1902 in Florida.
Died: May 05, 1980 in Zolfo Springs (Hardee County).
Place of death: Hardee Memorial
Buried: Sweetwater Cemetery - Hardee County, Florida.
Social Security #: 261-20-7477B
Married: Luke Waldron
Children:
J. B. Waldron, Luke Waldron, Azeline Rowan

More About VIDA M. MERCER:
Place of Death: Hardee Memorial
Social Security Number: 261-20-7477B
Marriage Notes for VIDA MERCER and R. WILLIAMSON:
Witness: B. O. Garrison,   O. E. Garrison
Judge: H. D. Garrison
More About R. WILLIAMSON and VIDA MERCER:
Marriage: May 12, 1925, Hardee County, FL.
Children of VIDA MERCER and LUKE WALDRON are:

i. J. B.5 WALDRON.

ii. LUKE WALDRON.

iii. AZELINE WALDRON, m. ROWAN.

 
Child of VIDA MERCER and R. WILLIAMSON is:

iv. JACK M.5 WILLIAMSON, b. January 09, 1927; d. February 02, 1952, Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.).
Notes for JACK M. WILLIAMSON:
FLA TCH 5 Engineers

 

25. LELA V.4 MERCER (GEORGE LAFAYETTE3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born Abt. 1901. 25. LELA V.4 MERCER (GEORGE LAFAYETTE3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born Abt. 1901. 25. LELA V.4 MERCER (GEORGE LAFAYETTE3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born Abt. 1901.
More About LELA V. MERCER:
Census: 1920, DeSoto County, Florida - Sweetwater - Precinct #27
Child of LELA V. MERCER is:

i. MILDRED D.5 MERCER, b. Abt. 1919.

 

26. GILCHRIST HAYWOOD4 MERCER (GEORGE LAFAYETTE3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born May 11, 1909 in Arcadia, FL. (DeSoto Co.), and died December 06, 1974 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia, Fl. (DeSoto Co.). He married (1) GEORGIA ELLEN MANSFIELD July 28, 1941 in Polk County, Florida. She was born December 22, 1918 in Florida, and died November 12, 1981 in Arcadia, DeSoto Co., Florida. He married (2) EUGENIA ANN BRANNAN March 25, 1965 in DeSoto Co., Florida. 26. GILCHRIST HAYWOOD4 MERCER (GEORGE LAFAYETTE3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born May 11, 1909 in Arcadia, FL. (DeSoto Co.), and died December 06, 1974 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia, Fl. (DeSoto Co.). He married (1) GEORGIA ELLEN MANSFIELD July 28, 1941 in Polk County, Florida. She was born December 22, 1918 in Florida, and died November 12, 1981 in Arcadia, DeSoto Co., Florida. He married (2) EUGENIA ANN BRANNAN March 25, 1965 in DeSoto Co., Florida.
Notes for GILCHRIST HAYWOOD MERCER:
1945 DeSoto County- Florida State Census

Brownsville District
NAME AGE PLACE OF BIRTH EDUCATION OCCUPATION
Gilchrist H. Mercer 36 Florida 10th Merchant
Georgia 22 Florida 8th Housewife
Marilyn 3 Florida
Carolyn 3 Florida
Junior 1 Florida

 
More About GEORGIA ELLEN MANSFIELD:
Burial: November 1981, Oak Ridge Cemetery - Arcadia
Marriage Notes for GILCHRIST MERCER and GEORGIA MANSFIELD:
Polk County, Florida 1916-1945***Index #2***Book 19***License #1941-07692
Issue Date: July 28, 1941*****Marriage Date: July 28, 1941
Groom: Gilchrist H. Mercer*****Age: 32
Bride: Georgia Ellen Mansfield*****Age: 22

More About GILCHRIST MERCER and GEORGIA MANSFIELD:
Marriage: July 28, 1941, Polk County, Florida

More About GILCHRIST MERCER and EUGENIA BRANNAN:
Marriage: March 25, 1965, DeSoto Co., Florida
Witnesses: March 25, 1965, Sharon Lou McAllister & Eugene Wright Brannan, III.

Children of GILCHRIST MERCER and GEORGIA MANSFIELD are:

i. MARILYN5 MERCER, b. Abt. 1942; m. GERRY NOBLES.

ii. CAROLYN MERCER, b. Abt. 1942; m. ROBERT HOYT.

39. iii. GILCHRIST HAYWOOD MERCER, JR., b. Abt. 1944.

 

27. BETTIE M.4 MERCER (GEORGE LAFAYETTE3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born 1919, and died 1969 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married SAM ASH, SR.. He was born 1910, and died 1991 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). 27. BETTIE M.4 MERCER (GEORGE LAFAYETTE3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born 1919, and died 1969 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married SAM ASH, SR.. He was born 1910, and died 1991 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). 27. BETTIE M.4 MERCER (GEORGE LAFAYETTE3, JOHN WILLIAM2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born 1919, and died 1969 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.). She married SAM ASH, SR.. He was born 1910, and died 1991 in Sweetwater Cemetery- Sweetwater, FL. (Hardee Co.).
Child of BETTIE MERCER and SAM ASH is:

i. SAMUEL RICHARD5 ASH.

 

28. CORBETT J.4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born January 21, 1894 in Manatee Co., Fl., and died July 03, 1933 in Gardner Cem.,(Hardee Co., Fl.). He married PEARL V. MORGAN December 22, 1917 in Desoto, Co., Fl., daughter of SOLOMON MORGAN and ELIZABETH BLACKBURN. She was born Abt. 1902 in Georgia. 28. CORBETT J.4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born January 21, 1894 in Manatee Co., Fl., and died July 03, 1933 in Gardner Cem.,(Hardee Co., Fl.). He married PEARL V. MORGAN December 22, 1917 in Desoto, Co., Fl., daughter of SOLOMON MORGAN and ELIZABETH BLACKBURN. She was born Abt. 1902 in Georgia. CORBETT J.4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born January 21, 1894 in Manatee Co., Fl., and died July 03, 1933 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). He married PEARL V. MORGAN December 22, 1917 in Desoto, Co., Fl., daughter of SOLOMON MORGAN and ELIZABETH BLACKBURN. She was born Abt. 1902 in Georgia.
More About CORBETT MERCER and PEARL MORGAN:
Death of one spouse: July 03, 1930
Marriage: December 22, 1917, Desoto, Co., Fl.
Children of CORBETT MERCER and PEARL MORGAN are:

i. DOROTHY HELEN5 MERCER, b. 1919, Zolfo, Desoto Co. Fl.; d. 1996, Sunset Memorial Gardens, Tampa, FL.

ii. ALICE JUANITA MERCER, b. 1922, Gardner, FL (Hardee County).

40. iii. CORBETT JIMMIE MERCER, b. March 03, 1924, Gardner, FL (Hardee County).

iv. BEATRICE AUDRY MERCER, b. 1925, Gardner, FL (Hardee County); d. October 1997, Brandon, FL..

 

29. VICTORIA4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born March 04, 1895 in Manatee Co., Fl. (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.151), and died May 08, 1985 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.151). She married WILLIAM HENRY ALBRITTON March 16, 1914 in Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), son of ROBERT ALBRITTON and ROXEY WILLIAM. He was born June 10, 1888 in Pine Level,(Manatee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.196), and died May 17, 1973 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.196). 29. VICTORIA4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born March 04, 1895 in Manatee Co., Fl. (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.151), and died May 08, 1985 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.151). She married WILLIAM HENRY ALBRITTON March 16, 1914 in Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), son of ROBERT ALBRITTON and ROXEY WILLIAM. He was born June 10, 1888 in Pine Level,(Manatee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.196), and died May 17, 1973 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.196). VICTORIA4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born March 04, 1895 in Manatee Co., Fl. (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.151), and died May 08, 1985 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.151). She married WILLIAM HENRY ALBRITTON March 16, 1914 in Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), son of ROBERT ALBRITTON and ROXEY WILLIAM. He was born June 10, 1888 in Pine Level, Manatee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.196), and died May 17, 1973 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.196).
Notes for VICTORIA MERCER:
Social Security #Social Security #264-34-2151
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.151]
Individual: Albritton, Victoria
Social Security #: 264-34-2151
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Mar 4, 1895
Death date: May 1985
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33873
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Wauchula, Florida

 

Sarasota Herald Tribune- Friday, May 10, 1985 page 12

DeSoto County
VICTORIA M. ALBRITTON

      Victoria Mercer Albritton, 90, Wauchula, formerly of Myakka City, died Wednesday (May 9, 1985) in Wauchula.
Born in Hardee County, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of Myakka City Baptist Church.
     She leaves a son, Luther Albritton of Wauchula; two daughters, Opal Hall of Plant City and Eddie Polk of Titusville; a sister, Myrtis
Whaley of Ona; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Services will be 2:00 p.m. today at Gardner Cemetery.
     Robarts-Grady Funeral Home is in charge.

More About VICTORIA MERCER:
Burial: Gardner Baptist Church Cemetery
Fact 1: Social Security #: 264-34-2151 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.151)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.151)

Notes for WILLIAM HENRY ALBRITTON:
Social Security #263-58-5121
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.196]
Individual: Albritton, William
Social Security #: 263-58-5121
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Jun 10, 1888
Death date: May 1973
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33551
As of April 1995, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible that the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this person.

Myakka City, Florida

 
Sarasota Herald Tribune- Saturday, May 19, 1973

DeSoto County
WILLIAM H. ALBRITTON

      William Henry Albritton, 84 Myakka City, died Thursday at DeSoto Memorial Hospital.
      He was born in DeSoto County and had lived all his life in DeSoto and Manatee Counties.
      He was a rancher, farmer and a member of the Myakka City Baptist Church.
      He leaves his wife, Mrs. Victoria Mercer Albritton, Myakka City; three sons, William Robert Albritton of Mulberry; Luther Albritton of Myakka City, and Harry Albritton, Eagle Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Louise Hall of Plant City, and Mrs. Eddie Bee Polk of Titusville; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Crews of Arcadia, and Mrs. Ollie King of Myakka City; 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
      The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Robarts-Grady Funeral Home with the Rev. Grady Harrison officiating. Burial will be in
Gardner Cemetery.

More About WILLIAM HENRY ALBRITTON:
Burial: Burial: Gardner Baptist Church Cemetery
Fact 1: Social Security #: 263-58-5121 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.196)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.196)
More About WILLIAM ALBRITTON and VICTORIA MERCER:
Death of one spouse: May 17, 1973, Myakka City, Fl.
Marriage: March 16, 1914, Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.)
Children of VICTORIA MERCER and WILLIAM ALBRITTON are:

i. P. OWEN5 ALBRITTON, b. March 30, 1915, Pine Level, Manatee Co., Fl.); d. July 29, 1916, Gardner Cem., Hardee Co., Fl.).
Notes for P. OWEN ALBRITTON:
He lived only 1 Yr. 4 Months.

ii. OPAL LOUISE ALBRITTON, b. December 19, 1919 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.159); d. November 12, 1995 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.159); m. HALL.
Notes for OPAL LOUISE ALBRITTON:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.159]
Individual: Albritton, Opal
Social Security #: 266-14-0980
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Dec 19, 1919
Death date: Nov 12, 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33835
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Bradley, Florida
More About OPAL LOUISE ALBRITTON:
Fact 1: Social Security #: 266-14-0980 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.159)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.159)

iii. LUTHER ALBRITTON, b. March 02, 1921 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.6); d. November 21, 1994 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.6).
Notes for LUTHER ALBRITTON:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.6]
Individual: Albritton, Luther
Social Security #: 266-56-9781
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Mar 2, 1921
Death date: Nov 21, 1994
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33834
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Bowling Green, Florida
More About LUTHER ALBRITTON:
Fact 1: Social Security #: 266-56-9781 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.6)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.6)

iv. CLINE ALBRITTON, b. April 17, 1921, DeSoto, Co., Florida; d. April 19, 1925, Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.).
Notes for CLINE ALBRITTON:
He lived to be only 4 years old.

 

v. WILLIAM ROBERT ALBRITTON, b. March 16, 1925 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.28); d. January 1982 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.28).
Notes for WILLIAM ROBERT ALBRITTON:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.28]
Individual: Albritton, Robert
Social Security #: 267-54-2915
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Mar 16, 1925
Death date: Jan 1982
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 33583

As of April 1995, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible that the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this person.

Sarasota, Florida

More About WILLIAM ROBERT ALBRITTON:
Fact 1: Fact 1: Social Security #: 267-54-2915 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.28)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4432.28)

vi. PERRY HOMER ALBRITTON, b. July 17, 1929, Arcadia, Fl. (DeSoto Co.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.183); d. April 06, 1979, Polk Co., Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.183); m. WANDA LEE HICKS, September 19, 1950, Bartow, Fl. (Polk Co.); b. Abt. 1930, Mulberry, Fl. (Polk Co.).
Notes for PERRY HOMER ALBRITTON:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.183]
Individual: Albritton, Perry
Social Security #: 263-44-1594
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Jul 17, 1929
Death date: Apr 1979
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33839
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Eagle Lake, Florida
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 33860
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Mulberry, Florida
More About PERRY HOMER ALBRITTON:
Fact 1: Social Security #: 263-44-1594 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.183)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.4431.183)
More About PERRY ALBRITTON and WANDA HICKS:
Marriage: September 19, 1950, Bartow, Fl. (Polk Co.)

vii. EVA MARIE ALBRITTON, b. December 03, 1936, Myakka City, Fl. (Manatee Co.); d. May 29, 1950, Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.).
Notes for EVA MARIE ALBRITTON:
Eva Marie died intestate at Myakka City, Florida, on May 29th., 1950, and at the time of her death was a resident of Myakka City, Florida. She was killed while a passenger on a school bus operated by the Board of Public Instruction of said county, and under the supervision and direction of J. E. McDonald at
said time and place. The accident occurred approximately one mile south of Myakka City, Florida, wherein the decedent received injuries resulting in her death.

viii. EDDIE BEE ALBRITTON, b. Unknown, Manatee Co., Fl.; d. Unknown, Unknown; m. DALE EUGENE POLK, April 13, 1952, DeSoto Co., Florida; b. Unknown, Unknown; d. Unknown, Unknown.
Marriage Notes for EDDIE ALBRITTON and DALE POLK:
Witnesses were James K. Polk and R. C. Hutches. Rev. S. L. Albritton officiating.
More About DALE POLK and EDDIE ALBRITTON:
Marriage: April 13, 1952, DeSoto Co., Florida

 

30. ALEX4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born September 05, 1896 in Gardner, Fl. (DeSoto Co.), and died June 11, 1941 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). He married ZULA ELIZABETH MCINNIS September 27, 1917 in Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), daughter of ALEXANDER MCINNIS and MATTIE FORREST. She was born May 30, 1902 in Georgia, and died August 09, 1941 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). 30. ALEX4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born September 05, 1896 in Gardner, Fl. (DeSoto Co.), and died June 11, 1941 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). He married ZULA ELIZABETH MCINNIS September 27, 1917 in Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), daughter of ALEXANDER MCINNIS and MATTIE FORREST. She was born May 30, 1902 in Georgia, and died August 09, 1941 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.).
Notes for ALEX MERCER:

GARDNER GLEANINGS Abt Sept. 31, 1917
       Mr. Alex Mercer and Miss Lizzie McInnis surprised their friends Thursday night when they were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony by C. P. Hartsfield, notary of the public.
      The bride has lived here only a few months, but has made many friends.
      Mr. Mercer is known to all and is an energetic young man, employed at the King Lumber Company. The young couple have many friends who wish them much happiness.

 ARCADIAN            June 12 ,1941-(Special.)-
      Alex Mercer, 44, died at his home here yesterday. He was a native of DeSoto county and had lived in Arcadia, nine years. Survivors include his widow; five daughters, Mrs. Annie May Lindsay, Nocatee; Jeanette, Violet, Lucille and Aubrey Mercer; three sons, John, Jack and Gordon Mercer, Arcadia; three sisters, Mrs. W. H. Albritton and Miss Priscilla Mercer, Manatee; five brothers, Adam Mercer, Samoset; Sam, Kib and Charles Mercer, Manatee, and Mike Mercer, Starke.

June 12, 1941
ALEX MERCER
      Funeral services for Alex Mercer, 44, who died at his home in the southeast edge of town, Wednesday morning, June 11, 1941, will be held tomorrow afternoon, Friday, at 3 o'clock at the Gardner Church, with Rev. C. E. Stewart officiating. Robarts Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
      Mr. Mercer was born in DeSoto County, and has made his home in Arcadia for the last nine years.
      Besides his widow, Mrs. Lizzie Mercer, he leaves the following survivors: five brothers, Adam of Samoset, Fla., Sam, Kib and Charlie of Manatee and Mick of Starke; three sisters, Mrs. W. H. Albritton and Mrs. Earl Whaley of Myakka and Miss Priscilla Mercer of Manatee; and the following children:
      Mrs. Annie Mae Lindsay of Nocatee, and John, Jack, Jeanette, Violet, Lucille, Aubrey and Gordon, all of Arcadia.
More About ALEX MERCER:
Fact 1: S. S. #265-07-2202
Occupation: Laborer at Crate Mill.
Notes for ZULA ELIZABETH MCINNIS:

4 IN FAMILY KILLED IN CRASH NEAR ARCADIA
      ARCADIA, AUG 9 (special)- A sudden tragic twist of fate wiped out more than half of the family of Mrs. Lizzie Mercer, about 45, today as she and three of her children were killed in an automobile accident at Pine Level, seven miles west of here. Her husband, Alex Mercer, died about two months ago.
      Besides the mother, the dead were her oldest son James John, 18, a daughter about 5 and a 14 month old son.
THREE THROWN CLEAR
Three other children, riding in the back of an old model truck, were thrown clear and not hurt. They were a son Jack about 14, a girl about (?), and another child about (?).*note
As investigating officers reconstructed the accident. The family, with the oldest boy driving were coming to Arcadia in the truck. The truck got out of control and turned over in three feet of water.
( *note (?) was unable to read the ages of the 2 children, newspaper clipping from the original has aged)

ARCADIAN- Thurs. Aug. 14 1941
FAMILY OF FOUR DROWNED WHEN CAR HITS DITCH
      Mrs. Lizzie Mercer, three children are killed. Accident occurred on Bradenton Rd. about six miles west of Arcadia, Saturday afternoon,
when a small truck in which they were enroute to Myakka City went into a roadside ditch about six miles west of Arcadia on the Bradenton
highway. Three other children who were riding in the car were thrown clear and escaped. Those killed were either stunned until they drowned or were pinned under the car.
      The cause of the accident is not definitely known but it was an old car and it's tires were bad and a number of things could've caused it to go out of control. The water in the ditch is said not to have been over three feet deep.
      Sheriff J. E. Albritton was notified and he and his wife, deputy Lloyd Holton and Cynthia Rumsey, office manager, all went to the scene of the tragedy and helped get the bodies out and bring them to Arcadia in an ambulance. A number of cars had stopped at the scene and helped in the recovery of the bodies.
      Mrs. Mercer was made a widow only a few months ago when her husband, Alex Mercer, died. They had a large family of children, and it is said that they had started for Myakka City to spend a few days in the home of Bill Albritton, a relative. The children who were drowned were James John 17, Aubrey 7, and Harry 18 months old. In the car but escaping injury were Jeanette 14, Violet 11 and Lucille 10. Jack age 15 could not be found when the party was ready to start. Mrs. Jessie Lindsay a daughter lives in Nocatee.
      Funeral services for the four who were drowned were held at Gardner Monday afternoon at 3:00 conducted by Rev. Sidney Albritton of
that place. It is said more than 1,000 people attended the services. Burial was in the Gardner Cemetery. Van Petten Funeral Home of Arcadia was in charge.

 GARDNER
ARCADIAN-Thurs. , Aug. 14, 1941
      Everyone in the surrounding community is in sympathy with the family of the late Mrs. Lizzie Mercer, whose tragic death with her three children which occurred Saturday near Arcadia. Mrs. Mercer formerly of Gardner was highly respected by all. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Baptist Church with Rev. Sidney Albritton in charge of the funeral service and Van Petten Funeral Home in charge of the burial. This was the largest funeral ever in Gardner, there being over 100 cars in the procession.
      Neil McInnis a brother of Mrs. Mercer, and five children were left to mourn the loss of there loved ones and to these, the sympathy of all is extended.
More About ZULA ELIZABETH MCINNIS:
Cause of Death: accidental drowning
Fact 1: S. S. #266-09-7770
Occupation: Sewing Room W. P. A.
More About ALEX MERCER and ZULA MCINNIS:
Death of one spouse: June 11, 1941, Arcadia, Fl. (Desoto Co.)
Marriage: September 27, 1917, Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.)
Children of ALEX MERCER and ZULA MCINNIS are:

41. i. ANNIE MAE5 MERCER, b. November 06, 1919, Gardner, Fl. ( Hardee Co.); d. June 01, 1966, South Bay, Florida (Palm Beach Co.).

ii. JAMES HORACE MERCER, b. December 31, 1923, Desoto, Co., Fl.; d. August 09, 1941, Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.).

iii. JACK DEMPSEY MERCER, b. November 02, 1925, Desoto, Co., Fl.; d. September 25, 1944, LeHavre, France.
Notes for JACK DEMPSEY MERCER:

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WESTERN UNION
Oct. 4, 1944
Mrs. Annie Mae Lindsay=
Gen Dely Nocatee Flo=

      The Navy Department deeply regrets to inform you that your brother Jack Dempsey Mercer Seamen Second Class USNR is missing in action while in the service of his country. The department appreciates your great anxiety but details not now available and delay in receipt thereof must necessarily be expected. To prevent possible aid to our enemies please do not divulge the name of the ship or station=
Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs the Chief of Naval Personnel.

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Nov. 17, 1944 (11:35pm)
Mrs. Annie Mae Lindsay=
Nocatee Flo=

      The Navy Department deeply regrets to inform you that your brother Jack Dempsey Mercer Seaman Second Class USNR previously reported missing in action is now known to have been killed in action while in the service of his country. No information available at present in regard to disposition of remains but by reason of existing conditions burial at sea or in locality of death highly probable. When further details are received they will be forwarded to you promptly. To prevent possible aid to our enemies please do not divulge the name of his ship or station. The Navy Department extends to you its sincerest sympathy in your great loss=

Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs Chief of Naval Personnel.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY/ BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
24 Nov 1944
Mrs. Annie Mae Lindsay
Route 1
Frostproof, Florida

Dear Mrs. Lindsay:
      You have been notified by the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Department, of the death of your brother, Jack Dempsey Mercer, Seamen, second class, U. S. Naval Reserve, on September 25, 1944, in the performance of his duty and in the service of his country. According to information which has come to this Bureau, burial has been made in a cemetery in St. Andre, France.
      Because of war conditions and for the duration of the war, the policy of the Navy Department (and of the War Department as well) necessarily has been to make interment in the locality where death occurs.
      Following cessation of hostilities, and on request of the next of kin, arrangements will be made by this Bureau, if possible, for return to the United States. You may record your wishes now by letter to this Bureau, or, if you prefer, await the Bureau's further inquiry at such future time as it may be possible to determine a probable date.
      The enclosed form outlines the provisions of law applicable to care of the remains of deceased naval personnel.

Sincerely yours,
Ross T. McIntire
Vice Admiral (MC)
Surgeon General, U. S. Navy
J. W. Rohrback
By direction

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NAVY DEPARTMENT
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Washington 25, D. C.
20 December 1944

Mrs. Annie Lindsay
Nocatee, Florida

My dear Mrs. Lindsay,
      It is with the deepest sympathy and regret that I write to you on behalf of myself and Jack's shipmates concerning the circumstances of the death of your brother.
      Our ship was lost about 2:30 p.m. on September 25, 1944 as a result of enemy action, believed to be a German mine, near the port of LeHavre, France.
      At the time of the explosion, Jack was performing his duties with the highest degree of loyalty and efficiency, and it is believed he met instantaneous death since he was in the immediate vicinity of the explosion. He is buried at the U. S. Army Cemetery, St. Andre, France, a hero in the eyes of all of us,
and a fit companion for the brave seamen of years gone by who fought and died for their country and for the rights of all free men.
      Jack was a fine and upstanding man, admired and respected by all of us, and he will always be remembered as a capable, efficient and trustworthy member of the crew of the U. S. S. Miantonomah.        His death is a loss to both his country and the Naval Service.
     His personnel effects, I am sorry to say, were lost with the ship with no chance of recovery. All our prayers are with you in your great bereavement, and I hope it will be a consolation to you to know that by Jack's death, in action and in the line of duty, he valiantly and loyally made the supreme sacrifice for his country and for the greater security of those left behind.
      Do not hesitate to call upon me for any further information concerning your brother as we of the Miantonomah who are left feel that he will always be one of our shipmates.

Faithfully,

Austin E. Rowe, Commander, USNR
Commanding, U. S. S. Miantonomah.

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IN GRATEFUL MEMORY
JACK DEMPSEY MERCER
      Who died in the service of his country at (Sea, Atlantic Area, attached U. S. S. Miantonomah, 25 September 1944)
      He stands in the broken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live, and grow, and increase its blessings. Freedom lives, and through it, he lives-- in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men

Franklin D. Roosevelt

President of the United States

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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

      To all who shall see these presents, greeting:
This is to certify that the president of the United States of America pursuant to authority vested in him by Congress has awarded the Purple Heart established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, August 7, 1782 to Jack Dempsey Mercer, Seamen second class, United States Naval Reserve for military merit and for wounds received in action resulting in his death September 25, 1944. Given under my hand in the city of Washington this 25th day of January 1945.

Randall Jacobs James Forrestal
Vice Admiral, United States Navy The Secretary of the Navy
Chief of Naval Personnel

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post marked:

1. Tampa, Fl., May 2, 1945- 10:00 am
2. Nocatee, Fl., May 3, 1945- 6:00 pm
3. Nocatee, Fl., May 4, 1945- 6:00 pm
4. Lake Alfred, Fl., May 5, 1945- ? pm

Mrs. Dan Law
Route- 6, Box 512
Tampa, Fla.

Mrs. Annie Mae Lindsay
Nocatee, Florida
General Del. [Lake Alfred, Fl.]

*The word, Nocatee had been scratched out on the front of the envelope, and Lake Alfred had been written down next to the word General Delivery.

 Dear Mrs. Annie Mae Lindsay,

      Well although its been sometime since you wrote my son asking about your brother. Well I gathered up what I could from time to time while he was here on his leave from the hospital, so I'll try to tell you what I got.:
      My son and L. P. and a Lake boy seem to have had their liberty at the same time, and Jack had his at a different day. His job on the ship was second loader of a gun just the same as Perry's. Well it seems, it takes three boys to get and keep shells for one man and one gun. They reached the battle field June 6, 1944 at 8:00. They were in the third wave or what we call the third bunch of ships to go in battle, and Perry said his job was to pull tanks off the ship and on barges to send ashore, and he said out of 220 they loaded that day, only 5 got ashore. They were carrying cargo for General Patton's army so in the third trip they were hit with something and had to go back to England and stay in dry dock two weeks for ship repairs. They had crossed the English Channel fifteen times and the last trip they were loaded with gasoline, which they finished unloading on Sunday. They had orders to pull out of port early Sunday morning, and the mine sweeps had not been real close in port, so Perry said the water had been real rough and probably the mine had washed in with the tide. The first they heard was a radio call. Perry said
he had just gotten off watch and they thought at first it was a German U- boat then they got three other calls and all were ordered to put on there life rafts. They all had been ordered to sleep top deck that night just in case, so the next he knew he was just coming to, he jumped over board and stayed in the water for 45 minutes before they were picked up in the life boats.
      He said the last he knew Jack was on top deck when the orders were given but the shock knocked some over-board, some unconscious and some were scalded when they hit the air after leaving the boiler room where they fell dead. He said L. P. worked in the boiler room and he believed that was what
happened, although he said orders had been given in time. They thought for everyone to clear out but he said he was scared stiff. He was really in the water before he knew it himself or before he came to. The boat sank within 15 minutes after it struck the mine. They thought they were in La Havre, France
at the time.
      The last reports he had there were 65 saved. He thought the Germans had been there June 4 and 5, 1944 waiting for the invasion to take place said there were scores of them lined up for the invasion. They worked day and night under flying metal and fire and shell every time they went in to unload, and they really seen a lot of danger for any of them to come back alive.
      I don't know what they will do with Perry, he is awful nervous and his left arm is smaller than the right. The Dr. here said it was caused from a nerve, but I was glad he got back even in that condition for they went through a lot - I know.
      Perry said he went out to a little town one after noon with Jack to shop some, and they didn't have any coupons, so they only walked around for awhile, then went back to the ship. This is not much about your brother but I thought maybe you would understand that most all the boys did the same things on the boat. This doesn't seem much to tell you for it seemed strange or something that this is all I could get out of Perry, about the whole trip or their work over there.
      So we'll just have to believe everything happens for the best, whether we see it that way or not. Perry is back in the hospital and he doesn't know just yet what they're going to do with him. He says he'll ask for shore duty for at his present condition that's all he feels able to do.
      If when he comes here again if you want you can come and talk to him your welcome to come.

 Perry's Mother
Mrs. Dan Law
Rt- 6 Box 512
Tampa, Fla.

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From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

Miantonomah

A variant spelling of Miantonomah (q.v.) [Transcriber's Note: Miantonomah was a leader of the Narrangansett Indians, and nephew of the Narrangansett chief, Canonicus.]
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(CMc-5: dp. 2,870; l. 292'; b. 48'7"; dr. 16'6"; s. 14k.; cpl. 202; a. 2 4", 4 mg., 1 dct.)

Miantonomah (CMc-5) was built as SS Quaker by Pusey & Jones Corp., Wilmington, Del., in 1938 and during the next three years operated along the eastern seaboard as a fast inland water passenger and freight carrier. She was acquired by the Navy from her owner, Philadelphia & Norfolk Steamship Co., at Boston 5 May 1941; renamed Miantonomah 14 May 1941; converted for Navy use as a coastal minelayer by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., East Boston, Mass.; and commissioned at Boston 13 November 1941, Lt. Comdr. Raymond D. Edwards in command.

After completing conversion and following shakedown, Miantonomah steamed to the Virginia Capes where on 11 January 1942 she began laying her first minefield with Monadnock (CMc-4). Operating out of Yorktown, Va., she joined in the effort to reduce the German submarine menace along the east coast, and during the next several months, sowed mines off Cape Hatteras and Key West. In addition, defensive mining operations sent her to the southern reaches of the Caribbean off Trinidad. Reclassified CM-10 on 15 May 1942, she continued duty with Mine Division 50 and in October completed preparations for overseas combat duty.

Loaded with a full cargo of mines, Miantonomah departed Yorktown 23 October and the next day joined the Center Attack Group (TG 34.9) Of the Western Naval Task Force. Heavy seas forced the minelayer out of the convoy south of the Azores 4 November; escorted by Raven (AM-55), she rejoined the task force 7 November as ships approached to launch a three-pronged invasion of French Morocco.

Miantonomah arrived off Fedala late on the 7th and, because of her cargo, remained clear of the transport area. Following the predawn amphibious landings and the subsequent neutralization of shore batteries by intense accurate naval gunfire, she laid down a defensive minefield north and east of the transport area about noon 8 November, thence anchored in Fedala Harbor. She remained at Fedala during the next few days and escaped damage from 2 German submarine attacks on 11 and 12 November, although three torpedoes on the 11th passed within 25 to 75 yards of her. These attacks by U-173 and U-130 sank four U.S. ships and damaged two others.

Between 12 and 15 November she steamed in convoy to Casablanca. After loading mines from Terror (CM-5), she joined Monadnock and Terror and on the 16th extended the Fedala minefield along the Moroccan coast to Casablanca. The next morning she departed Casablanca and sailed with other ships of TG 34.9 for the United States. Heavy seas pounded her badly but she arrived in Yorktown 30 November.

Miantonomah underwent repairs at Norfolk between 8 December and 19 January 1943, then resumed duty out of Yorktown in Chesapeake Bay and along the Virginia coast. She operated out of Boston between 9 April and 25 May and returned to Yorktown 29 May to prepare for minelayer operations in the Caribbean. She departed 14 June, reached Trinidad the 20th, and later in the month sowed mines to protect the approaches to that important American base. She returned to the Chesapeake 28 July and operated out of Yorktown during the next 9 months. On 29 April she sailed to Bayonne, NJ.; thence, as a unit of TG 27.1, she departed Gravesend Bay, NJ., 5 May to support the Allied invasion of Europe.

Miantonomah arrived in Bristol, England, 16 May and began duty with the 12th Fleet. She operated out of Bristol until D-Day, 6 June, when she steamed via Cardiff to Plymouth. She continued dispatch and escort duties in British waters until arriving off Grandcamp, France, on 25 June. There she embarked Rear Adm. John Wilkes and became flagship for CTF 125. She steamed to Cherbourg 9 July and on the 18th Admiral Wilkes hauled down his flag prior to Miantonomah's departure to England.

Arriving Plymouth later that day Miantonomah returned to Cherbourg the 20th carrying supplies for port clearance operations. For more than 2 months she made runs between English and liberated French ports and provided valuable support for salvage and clearing operations. On 21 September she carried port clearance supplies from Cherbourg to Le Havre which was liberated by sea and land less than 2 weeks before.

Miantonomah sailed early in the afternoon of the 25th. Because of the danger of enemy mines, her skipper, Comdr. Austin E. Rowe, ordered "the highest state of water-tight integrity to be set and all personnel not actually on watch below to be on topside and wear lifejackets" - measures which undoubtedly saved many lives. With a French harbor pilot at the com, she skillfully navigated the inner and outer harbors and cleared the block ships, thence made course for the entrance to the marked channel. As she steamed about 2000 yards out from the block ships, she was rocked at 1415 by a tremendous underwater explosion under the engine room. This blast possibly followed by a second one, dazed or injured practically the entire crew. Immediately, the stricken ship began to sink rapidly by the stern and to starboard.

Damage control efforts proved useless, and as Coast Guard vessels, British motor launches, and a French fishing craft stood by to rescue survivors, her injured skipper ordered Miantonomah to be abandoned. She sank about 20 minutes after the explosion with a loss of some 58 officers and men.

Miantonomah received two battle stars for World War II service.
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More About JACK DEMPSEY MERCER:
Fact 1: Fact 1: March 01, 1944, National Service Life Insurance ($10,000)
Fact 2: October 1944, Western Union to Annie Lindsay, Jack is M.I.A.
Fact 3: November 18, 1944, Western Union to Annie Mae, Jack was killed.

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iv. JEANETTE MERCER, b. April 20, 1927.

42. v. VIOLET JANE MERCER, b. January 27, 1930, Wauchula, Fl. (Hardee Co.).

vi. HELEN LUCILLE MERCER, b. December 28, 1930.

vii. MARIE MERCER, b. July 28, 1932.

viii. AUBREY LOUISE MERCER, b. December 21, 1933, DeSoto, Co., Florida; d. August 09, 1941, Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.).

ix. HARRY GORDON MERCER, b. 1939; d. August 09, 1941, Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.).

 

31. ADAM4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born December 08, 1901 in Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), formerly Desoto Co. (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16461.157), and died December 27, 1981 in Bradenton Fl. (Manatee Co.)-Gillette Cemetery, Ellenton (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16461.157). He married SUSIE BELL TOMLINSON February 15, 1930 in Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), formerly Desoto Co., daughter of WILLIE TOMLINSON and LILLIE JOHNSON. She was born March 29, 1911 in Lynnville, Tennessee (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16495.64), and died December 01, 1981 in Bradenton Fl. (Manatee Co.)-Gillette Cemetery, Ellenton (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16495.64). 31. ADAM4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born December 08, 1901 in Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), formerly Desoto Co. (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16461.157), and died December 27, 1981 in Bradenton Fl. (Manatee Co.)-Gillette Cemetery, Ellenton (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16461.157). He married SUSIE BELL TOMLINSON February 15, 1930 in Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), formerly Desoto Co., daughter of WILLIE TOMLINSON and LILLIE JOHNSON. She was born March 29, 1911 in Lynnville, Tennessee (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16495.64), and died December 01, 1981 in Bradenton Fl. (Manatee Co.)-Gillette Cemetery, Ellenton (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16495.64).
Notes for ADAM MERCER:
Social Security #262-10-9978

BRADENTON HERALD-----DEC. 28, 1981
       Adam Mercer, 80, born in Gardner, Fl., Mr. Mercer came to this area in 1915. He was a Baptist, a retired boiler maker and a member of Local #433 steamfitters and boilermakers of Tampa. He is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Helen Olin of Bradenton, Mrs. Lossie Worley of Ellenton and Mrs. Frankie Woodle of Samoset; Two sisters, Mrs. Victoria Albritton of Lakeland and Mrs. Myrtice Whaley of Ona; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Rev. William Brock of Manatee Baptist Church. Burial at Gillette Cemetery in Ellenton.

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16461.157]
Individual: Mercer, Adam
Social Security #: 262-10-9978
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Dec 8, 1901
Death date: Dec 1981
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33508

As of April 1995, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible that the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this person.

Bradenton, Florida

 
More About ADAM MERCER:
Fact 1: Social Security #: 262-10-9978 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16461.157)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16461.157)

Notes for SUSIE BELL TOMLINSON:

BRADENTON HERALD-----DEC. 2, 1981
       Susie Bell Mercer, 70, died Tues. Dec. 1, 1981 at her home. Born in Lynnville, Tenn., Mrs. Mercer came to this area from there in 1918. A protestant, she was a retired grader for Tropicana. She is survived by her husband Adam; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Olin of Bradenton, Mrs. Lossie Worley of Ellenton and Mrs. Frankie Woodle of Samoset; two sisters, Mrs. Allen Tharpe and Mrs. Wilma Wickware both of Bradenton, one brother Harold Tomlinson of Bradenton; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Rev. William J. Brock of Manatee 1st Baptist Church. Burial Gillette Cemetery in Ellenton.

 [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16495.64]
Individual: Mercer, Susie
Social Security #: 265-07-2496
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Mar 29, 1911
Death date: Dec 1981
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33508

     As of April 1995, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible that the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this person.
Bradenton, Florida
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 33508
More About SUSIE BELL TOMLINSON:
Fact 1: Fact 1: Social Security #: 265-07-2496 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16495.64)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.16495.64)
More About ADAM MERCER and SUSIE TOMLINSON:
Marriage: February 15, 1930, Gardner, Fl. (Hardee Co.), formerly Desoto Co.
Children of ADAM MERCER and SUSIE TOMLINSON are:

i. HELEN MARIE5 MERCER, b. Abt. 1932, Bradenton, Fl. (Manatee Co.); m. LAWRENCE ORVIS OLIN, May 14, 1951, Manatee Co., Fl.; b. November 11, 1923, Lansing, Michigan (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.33616.192); d. February 1980, Unknown (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.33616.192).
Notes for LAWRENCE ORVIS OLIN:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.33616.192]
Individual: Olin, Lawrence
Social Security #: 385-14-0795
SS# issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Nov 11, 1923
Death date: Feb 1980

More About LAWRENCE ORVIS OLIN:
Fact 1: Social Security #: 385-14-0795 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.33616.192)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Michigan (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.33616.192)
Marriage Notes for HELEN MERCER and LAWRENCE OLIN:
       In 1951 when Lawrence and Helen were married, Lawrence was an Engineer and Helen worked at home. Lawrence lived in Oneco, Fl. and Helen lived Rt. 2, Manatee, Fla.
More About LAWRENCE OLIN and HELEN MERCER:
Marriage: May 14, 1951, Manatee Co., Fl.

ii. LOSSIE BELL MERCER, b. February 04, 1934, Samoset, Fl. (Manatee Co.); m. HORACE WORLEY, June 05, 1952, Manatee Co., Fl.; b. Abt. 1931, Mitchell Co., Georgia.
Marriage Notes for LOSSIE MERCER and HORACE WORLEY:
      In 1952 when Horace and Lossie were married Horace worked for a fruit company and Lossie was a waitress. Both lived at Rt. 2 Manatee Station E. Brad.
More About HORACE WORLEY and LOSSIE MERCER:

Marriage: June 05, 1952, Manatee Co., Fl.

iii. FRANKIE LEE MERCER, b. Abt. 1937, Florida; m. WOODLE; b. Unknown, Unknown; d. Unknown, Unknown.

43. iv. CORBETT ADAM MERCER, b. October 31, 1942, Bradenton Fl. (Manatee Co.); d. February 03, 1975, Bradenton Fl. (Manatee Co.)-Gillette Cemetery, Ellenton.

 

32. ROBERT ROY4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born February 17, 1904 in Arcadia, Fl.(Desoto Co.), and died May 16, 1935 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). He married (1) KATIE PELHAM December 29, 1924 in Gardner,Fl.(Hardee Co.). She was born April 09, 1910, and died December 22, 1991 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). He married (2) LEONA E. CLEMENTS April 28, 1934 in Punta Gorda, Fl.(Charlotte Co.). She was born Unknown in Unknown, and died Unknown in Unknown. ROBERT ROY4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born February 17, 1904 in Arcadia, Fl. (Desoto Co.), and died May 16, 1935 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). He married (1) KATIE PELHAM December 29, 1924 in Gardner, Fl.(Hardee Co.). She was born April 09, 1910, and died December 22, 1991 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). He married (2) LEONA E. CLEMENTS April 28, 1934 in Punta Gorda, Fl. (Charlotte Co.). She was born Unknown in Unknown, and died Unknown in Unknown.

Notes for ROBERT ROY MERCER:

BRADENTON HERALD
May 17th, 1935
      Roy Mercer, 32 of Elwood Park died last night at 10 o'clock from gas poisoning, as the result of inhaling gas for several minutes early that morning, while working in a silo at the Griffin and Clark dairy at Elwood Park.
      Mr. Mercer with other men were engaged in filling the silo with green corn, and he was inside, and for greater convenience in his work, he closed both doors. In a few minutes he felt ill, and was released by fellow workmen, but remained on the job, trying to work until about noon, when he went home.
      In the evening several physicians were called, and he was removed to the county hospital, his condition gradually becoming worse, until death ensued.
      The gas is identified as "marsh" gas, and affects the lungs, the gas being caused by the fermentation of the green corn in the silo.
      Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Mercer of Elwood Park, Mr. Mercer is survived by six brothers, Alec, Arcadia; Kib and Sammy, Elwood Park; Charles, Myakka City; Adam, Samoset; and Mick Mercer, Olustra.

Funeral arrangements, in charge of Wakeman's, have not been completed.

 

DAIRYMAN DIES AFTER INHALING MARSH GAS
BRADENTON, MAY 17-----(Special.)
----Roy Mercer, 32, of Elwood Park, died last night as a result of inhaling marsh gas for several minutes while working in a silo at a dairy farm. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Mercer of Elwood Park, he is survived by six brothers, Alec, of Arcadia, K. N. and Sammy, of Elwood Park, Charles, of Myakka City, Adam, of Samoset and Mick Mercer, of Olustra.

 

BRADENTON HERALD-----MAY 18, 1935
MERCER FUNERAL TODAY AT GARDNER
      Funeral services for Roy Mercer, 32, of Elwood Park, who died Thursday night from gas poisoning, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at Gardner, about 10 miles from Arcadia. Interment will also take place there. It will be recalled that Mr. Mercer, working in a silo at Elwood Park early Thursday morning, inhaled "marsh" gas, caused by fermenting green corn in the silo, his death resulting that night.

More About ROBERT ROY MERCER:
Cause of Death: Cause of Death: Marsh gas poisoning.
More About ROBERT MERCER and KATIE PELHAM:
Divorce: Divorce: Abt. 1930, Desoto, Co., Fl.
Marriage: December 29, 1924, Gardner, Fl.(Hardee Co.)
More About ROBERT MERCER and LEONA CLEMENTS:
Death of one spouse: May 16, 1935
Marriage: April 28, 1934, Punta Gorda, Fl. (Charlotte Co.)
Child of ROBERT MERCER and KATIE PELHAM is:

i. NORMA5 MERCER.

 

33. MYRTICE MAY4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born December 20, 1906 in Gardner, Fl. ( Hardee Co.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111526.57), and died June 17, 1985 in New Zion(Southern Baptist Church)Cem.-(Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111526.57). She married BENJAMIN EARL WHALEY. He was born April 29, 1898 in Brownsville, South Carolina (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111510.62), and died February 1974 in New Zion(Southern Baptist Church)Cem.-(Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111510.62). MYRTICE MAY4 MERCER (CHARLES3, ALEXANDER2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born December 20, 1906 in Gardner, Fl. ( Hardee Co.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111526.57), and died June 17, 1985 in New Zion (Southern Baptist Church) Cem.-(Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111526.57). She married BENJAMIN EARL WHALEY. He was born April 29, 1898 in Brownsville, South Carolina (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111510.62), and died February 1974 in New Zion (Southern Baptist Church) Cem.-(Hardee Co., Fl.) (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111510.62).
Notes for MYRTICE MAY MERCER:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111526.57]
Individual: Whaley, Myrtice
Social Security #: 264-40-7412
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Dec 20, 1906
Death date: Jun 1985
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33865
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Ona, Florida

 
More About MYRTICE MAY MERCER:
Fact 1: Fact 1: Social Security #: 264-40-7412 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111526.57)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111526.57)
Notes for BENJAMIN EARL WHALEY:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111510.62]
Individual: Whaley, Benjamin
Social Security #: 261-07-2029
SS# issued in: Florida
Birth date: Apr 29, 1898
Death date: Feb 1974
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33865
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Ona, Florida

More About BENJAMIN EARL WHALEY:
Fact 1: Social Security #: 261-07-2029 (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111510.62)
Fact 2: SS# issued in: Florida (Source: Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 13, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.111510.62)

 

Children of MYRTICE MERCER and BENJAMIN WHALEY are:

i. WILLIAM A.5 WHALEY.

ii. ROBERT ROY WHALEY, b. Venus (Highlands Co., Fl.); m. ELIZABETH JEANETTE MCCLELLAND, August 20, 1961, Hardee,Co., Fl..

More About ROBERT WHALEY and ELIZABETH MCCLELLAND:

Marriage: August 20, 1961, Hardee,Co., Fl.

iii. SAMUEL OTTO WHALEY, b. Venus (Highlands Co., Fl.); m. LORRAINE JEANETTE KAZEN, April 21, 1957, Hardee,Co., Fl.; b. February 13, 1935, Florida.

Marriage Notes for SAMUEL WHALEY and LORRAINE KAZEN:
Lorraine and Samuel married each other 3 times all in Hardee Co., FL.
1. Mar. 29, 1952 c.j. 6263 book 4 page 252/ vol. #1366, cert. #5032
2. Apr. 21, 1957 c.j. 7132 book 4 page 541/ vol. #1616, cert. #17202
witnesses: Ethel Bain, Benita Kazen.
3. Mar. 15, 1961 c.j. 8283 book 5 page 350/ vol. #2118, cert. #7232
witnesses: Fridda H. Calwell, Ethel L. Bain.
More About SAMUEL WHALEY and LORRAINE KAZEN:
Marriage: Marriage: April 21, 1957, Hardee,Co., Fl.
Marriage Fact: March 15, 1963, 2nd marriage to each other in Hardee Co., FL

iv. CHARLES EDWARD WHALEY, b. Cleveland (Charlotte Co., Fl.); m. KATHLEEN RICHARDSON, February 02, 1946, Hardee,Co., Fl..
More About CHARLES WHALEY and KATHLEEN RICHARDSON:
Marriage: February 02, 1946, Hardee,Co., Fl.

v. AGNES MARIE WHALEY, b. 1926, Sarasota (Sarasota Co., Fl.); m. WASHINGTON; b. Unknown, Unknown; d. Unknown, Unknown.

44. vi. ANNIE LUCILLE WHALEY, b. December 18, 1929, Bradenton Fl. (Manatee Co.); d. January 23, 1996, New Zion Cem., Hardee, Co., Fl..

vii. WALTER BENJAMIN WHALEY, b. June 04, 1937, Venus (Highlands Co., Fl.); d. May 30, 1958, New Zion (Southern Baptist Church) Cem.-(Hardee Co., Fl.).

viii. MURRY TANNAS WHALEY, b. July 04, 1941; d. August 09, 1941, New Zion (Southern Baptist Church) Cem.-(Hardee Co., Fl.).

ix. BENJAMIN EARL WHALEY, JR., b. Unknown, Sarasota (Sarasota Co., Fl.); d. Unknown, Unknown.

x. GENEVA WHALEY, b. Unknown, Myakka Head (Manatee Co., Fl.); m. SHAW; b. Unknown, Unknown; d. Unknown, Unknown.

 

34. CECIL FRANKLIN4 KNOWLES (CORA E.3 MERCER, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born June 15, 1914. 34. CECIL FRANKLIN4 KNOWLES (CORA E.3 MERCER, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born June 15, 1914.
Child of CECIL FRANKLIN KNOWLES is:

i. LESLIE D.5 KNOWLES, b. September 06, 1944, Hardee County, FL.; d. December 17, 1994, Gardner Cemetery, Gardner, FL. (Hardee County).
Notes for LESLIE D. KNOWLES:
US Marine Corps, Vietnam-Awarded The Purple Heart.

 

35. FRANKIE EUDORA4 MERCER (SAMUEL MITCHELL3, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born January 07, 1906 in Gardner, Fl. ( Hardee Co.), and died February 27, 1978 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). She married (1) L. S. TOMPKIN February 10, 1924 in Hardee Co., Fl.. He was born Abt. 1904 in Unknown, and died Unknown in Unknown. She married (2) ALLEN Unknown in Unknown. He was born Unknown in Unknown, and died Unknown in Unknown. 35. FRANKIE EUDORA4 MERCER (SAMUEL MITCHELL3, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born January 07, 1906 in Gardner, Fl. ( Hardee Co.), and died February 27, 1978 in Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.). She married (1) L. S. TOMPKIN February 10, 1924 in Hardee Co., Fl.. He was born Abt. 1904 in Unknown, and died Unknown in Unknown. She married (2) ALLEN Unknown in Unknown. He was born Unknown in Unknown, and died Unknown in Unknown.
More About L. TOMPKIN and FRANKIE MERCER:
Marriage: February 10, 1924, Hardee Co., Fl.
More About ALLEN and FRANKIE MERCER:
Marriage: Unknown, Unknown
Child of FRANKIE MERCER and L. TOMPKIN is:

i. SAMUEL O.5 TOMPKIN, b. October 04, 1924, Gardner, Fl. ( Hardee Co.); d. September 24, 1925, Gardner Cem., (Hardee Co., Fl.).

 

36. THOMAS L.4 MERCER (SAMUEL MITCHELL3, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born July 26, 1911 in Gardner, FL (Hardee County), and died September 09, 1984 in Gardner Cemetery, Gardner, FL. (Hardee County). He married MARGARET LEWIS April 23, 1938 in DeSoto Co., Florida. She was born February 26, 1919, and died October 10, 1985 in Gardner Cemetery, Gardner, FL. (Hardee County). 36. THOMAS L.4 MERCER (SAMUEL MITCHELL3, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born July 26, 1911 in Gardner, FL (Hardee County), and died September 09, 1984 in Gardner Cemetery, Gardner, FL. (Hardee County). He married MARGARET LEWIS April 23, 1938 in DeSoto Co., Florida. She was born February 26, 1919, and died October 10, 1985 in Gardner Cemetery, Gardner, FL. (Hardee County).

More About THOMAS MERCER and MARGARET LEWIS:
Marriage: April 23, 1938, DeSoto Co., Florida
Children of THOMAS MERCER and MARGARET LEWIS are:

45. i. THOMAS EDWARD5 MERCER, b. Abt. 1942.

ii. KAY MERCER.

iii. MITCHELL MERCER, b. Abt. 1944.

 

37. ADAM FRANCIS4 MERCER (JAMES LUBY3, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born March 17, 1922, and died February 17, 1992 in Arcadia, DeSoto Co., Florida. He married EDNA PEARL MARKHAM June 18, 1942 in Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., Florida. She was born January 04, 1925 in Arcadia, DeSoto Co., Florida. 37. ADAM FRANCIS4 MERCER (JAMES LUBY3, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born March 17, 1922, and died February 17, 1992 in Arcadia, DeSoto Co., Florida. He married EDNA PEARL MARKHAM June 18, 1942 in Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., Florida. She was born January 04, 1925 in Arcadia, DeSoto Co., Florida.
More About ADAM FRANCIS MERCER:
Burial: February 17, 1992, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia, Florida
More About ADAM MERCER and EDNA MARKHAM:
Marriage: Marriage: June 18, 1942, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., Florida
Children of ADAM MERCER and EDNA MARKHAM are:

46. i. JAMES FRANCIS5 MERCER, SR., b. May 02, 1943, Gardner, Hardee Co., Florida.

47. ii. LINDA FAYE MERCER, b. October 12, 1947, Gardner, Hardee Co., Florida.

48. iii. DENNIS CAROL MERCER, b. November 06, 1951, Gardner, Hardee Co., Florida.

49. iv. BRENDA GAIL MERCER, b. January 17, 1958, Gardner, Hardee Co., Florida.

50. v. RONALD ELLIS MERCER, b. December 14, 1959, Gardner, Hardee Co., Florida.

 

38. ROBERT CLEVELAND4 MERCER (JAMES LUBY3, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born Abt. 1922 in Cleveland, Florida. He married EUNICE. She was born Abt. 1922. 38. ROBERT CLEVELAND4 MERCER (JAMES LUBY3, ADAM M.2, JOHN WILLIAM1) was born Abt. 1922 in Cleveland, Florida. He married EUNICE. She was born Abt. 1922.
Notes for ROBERT CLEVELAND MERCER:
Robert Cleveland Mercer was found in the 1945 Florida State Census living at the residence of Luby and Lena Mercer.

DeSOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA - 1945 STATE CENSUS - PRECINCT: BROWNSVILLE
Name: Sex: Age: Occupation/Relationship: S.O.B.: F.S.O.B.: M.S.O.B.: Comments:
MERCER, LUBY M 55 Cattleman FL FL FL 8th grade
MERCER, LENA F 55 Housewife FL FL FL 8th grade
MERCER, ROBERT CLEVELAND M 23 In service: Navy FL FL FL born in Cleveland, Florida
MERCER, SCARLET F 2   FL FL FL born in Arcadia, Florida
MERCER, EUNICE F 23   FL FL FL born in Arcadia, Florida

Child of ROBERT MERCER and EUNICE is:

i. SCARLET5 MERCER, b. Abt. 1943, Arcadia, DeSoto County., Florida.