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Abraham Haywood Merritt

Birth : 18 Jul 1832 Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Death : 14 Nov 1913 Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial : Masonic Cemetery, Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate : 47.0016670, -123.4358368
Plot : Section2, Lot 6, Plot 3
Description : Abraham Haywood Merritt was the son of William Merritt (1798-1867) and Sarah Rencher (1791-1859).

He was the generally referred to as Haywood, and was the editor of the local Chatham newspaper in the late 1800's.

The following trascript of a letter from Haywood to his sister concerning his engagement to Sarah was provided by another researcher:

Received from Duke University, part of the Rufus Henry Jones Papers
[NB: either the sister to whom the letter was addressed or their other sister married Rufus Jones]

Olin, March 26th, 1861

My Dear Sister
I am a little unwell tonight, but I must write a short letter to you. ... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Abraham Haywood Merritt's memorial?

    Abraham Haywood Merritt's memorial is located at: Masonic Cemetery, Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA.

  • When did Abraham Haywood Merritt death?

    Abraham Haywood Merritt death on 14 Nov 1913 in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Abraham Haywood Merritt's memorial?

    Latitude: 47.0016670
    Longitude: -123.4358368

Family Members:

Parent

Siblings

Children

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Anna Lee Merritt

(1864 - 1946)

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William Edward Merritt

(1867 - 1946)

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Cullen Rencher Merritt

(1872 - 1966)

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Sarah Elizabeth Merritt

(1874 - 1961)

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Haywood Merritt

(1877 - 1928)

Flowers:

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Left by Anonymous on 20 Oct 2010

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MARRIED, In Olin, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. W. H. Bobbett, Mr. A. H. MERRITT, of Chatham, to Miss S. E. PURVIS, daughter of the late Rev. James Purvis. —Published in Fayetteville Semi-Weekly Observer (Fayetteville, North Carolina), August 12, 1861, p. 3. Read less

Left by Anonymous on 15 Aug 2014

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Masonic Cemetery
Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0016670, -123.4358368

2. Elma Catholic Cemetery
Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0035095, -123.4563293

3. Elma IOOF Cemetery
Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0104500, -123.3825200

4. Satsop Cemetery
Satsop, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0040840, -123.4943270

5. Sharon Cemetery
Porter, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9294014, -123.3230972

6. McCleary Cemetery
McCleary, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0558319, -123.2763901

7. Wynoochee Cemetery
Montesano, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9776764, -123.6221085

8. Grove Cemetery
Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1293983, -123.4772034

9. Logan Family Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8558000, -123.3137200

10. Vesta Cemetery
Vesta, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8301850, -123.5900460

11. Oakville Final Rest Memorial Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8323060, -123.2240030

12. Oakville Pioneer Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8318939, -123.2229996

13. Benn Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8303540, -123.2239950

14. North River Cemetery
Brooklyn, Pacific County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7750090, -123.4877010

15. Forest Hill Cemetery
Cosmopolis, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9513260, -123.7786980

16. Fern Hill Cemetery
Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9944000, -123.7968979

17. Petland Cemetery
Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9932500, -123.8034370

18. Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Columbarium
Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9781010, -123.8161260

19. Wishkah Cemetery
Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1212200, -123.7764790

20. Kamilche Cemetery
Kamilche, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1307140, -123.1011870

21. Compton Family Cemetery
Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1154560, -123.7954040

22. Chehalis Tribal Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8068570, -123.1602260

23. Secena Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8061600, -123.1611900

24. Squaxin Cemetery
Kamilche, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1180990, -123.0729510