The Family of Jacob Mercer/1813 & Sarah T. Lee/1814 page by Coyle Whitten Born : 1813 in ,,NC Died :December 21, 1855 in ,Lumpkin Co., GA. Father : Meredith Mercer/1775 Mother : Mary Unknown Meredith Mercerwife. Married : March 30, 1837 in ,Randolph Co., GA. Spouse : Sarah T. Lee March 30, 1837 in ,Randolph Co., GA. Born : October 13, 1814 in ,Randolph Co., GA Died : April 29, 1899 in Lindsey, Barbour Co., AL. Notes for Jacob Mercer:[128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX DEATH: Committed suicide the night before he was to be hanged for killing Green B. Lee. Laudanum was given to him by his wife. INFO: Jacob was 6' tall, dark hair and grey eyes. Notes for Sarah T. Lee:[128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX INFO: Administered Laudanum to husband the night before he was to be hung Children of Jacob Mercer/1813 and Sarah Lee/1814 1. John Mercer/1838 Born 1838 in ,Stewart Co., GA Died October 18, 1862 DEATH: Civil War 2. Green Lee Mercer/1840 Born 1840 in ,Stewart Co., GA INFO: Moved to Alyo, AL 3. Jesse Warren Mercer/1842 Born 1842 in Stewart Co., GA Died 1926 in Stewart Co., GA Married December 20, 1869 Spouse: Eliza Dean/1846 b: 1846 in ,,GA 4. Mary Mercer/1844 Born : 1844 in ,Stewart Co., GA Married Unknown Dominy. 5. Joseph Mercer/1846 Born February 08, 1846 in ,Stewart Co., GA Died February 01, 1931 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. INFO: Came to Texas 1876 6. Lewis Mercer/1848 Born 1848 in ,Stewart Co., GA. Jacob Mercer, born 1813,Father, Meredith Mercer, Mother, Mary. Jacob's wife, Sara Lee. children; 1: John Mercer, born-1838 2:Green Lee Mercer, born-1840 3:Jesse Warren Mercer,born-7-06-1842 4: Mary Mercer, born-1844 5: Joseph Mercer, born-1846 6: Lewis Mercer, born-1848. Jacob's 3rd. child was Jesse Warren Mercer, born 7-06-1842, in Stewart County,Georgia. Died,11-13-1926. in Webb,Houston county, AL Wife; Eliza Dean Jesse Warren Mercer had 7 children. 1: Jacob Cosmore Mercer, born 07-07-1878, in Thomasville, GA, Thomas County.Died, 2-7-1935, in Dale County, AL Wife, Willie Florence Jones. 2:Luther Augusta Mercer, born 6-04-1885-?, died 11-14-1948 in Dothan, Houston county,AL. Wife, Emmer Arlene Mizell 3: John T. Mercer- unknown 4:Charles Erastus Mercer,born-I think- in AL died 1951? near Rose Bud, AR. 5: Jesse Warren Mercer,Jr. born 9-4-1874 died, 8-12-1918. Wife; Sarah Samantha Jones. 6: James M. Mercer, unknown 7:Ida B. Mercer, unknown. Jesse Warren Mercer,Jr. born 9-9-1874, died,8-12-1918. Wife, Sarah Samantha Jones. born,3-3-1869, died, 5-11-1953 Sarah's parents were; C.R. Jones,born,7-14-1845, died, 5-12-1923 S.M.Jones, born,3-22-1849, died,2-14-1920 Jesse and Sarah had 5 children 1:Hattie Irene Mercer 2:Samantha Viola Mercer 3:Sarah Ruth Mercer 4:Andrew Jackson Mercer 5: Jesse Bernard Mercer The John T. Mercer in your number 3 below is the John I was interested in. Looks like he would have been Jesse's son. My great-grandfather John had a middle initial of "A" on his marriage license to Martha Welch in 1892. On the 1900 census it looks like a "T" for a middle initial. His family thought his midddle name was Wesley. OH MY!! My John has several birth years listed which makes it complicated. He was born April 1861 on 1900 Hephzibah, Richmond County, Georgia census(he was 39). He was living with first wife Martha Welch. On the 1910 Bath, Aiken Langley South Carolina census he was 58 (he gained ten years). He was with second wife of two years Maggie. LDS has his birth as May 1866 with him dying in SC in June 1911. I am sure that this is my John Mercer because he has his children William Robert, Leonard Thomas, Elie Jack and Beulah with him. This is your info below. Do you have your Jessie in 1870 or 1880 census? John T. Mercer number 3 Thanks so much Lin Mercer Bond Jesse Warren Mercer, born 7-06-1842, in Stewart County,Georgia. Died,11-13-1926. in Webb,Houston county, AL Wife; Eliza Dean Jesse Warren Mercer had 7 children. 1: Jacob Cosmore Mercer, born 07-07-1878, in Thomasville, GA, Thomas County.Died, 2-7-1935, in Dale County, AL Wife, Willie Florence Jones. 2:Luther Augusta Mercer, born 6-04-1885-?, died 11-14-1948 in Dothan, Houston county,AL. Wife, Emmer Arlene Mizell 3: John T. Mercer- unknown 4:Charles Erastus Mercer,born-I think- in AL died 1951? near Rose Bud, AR. 5: Jesse Warren Mercer,Jr. born 9-4-1874 died, 8-12-1918. Wife; Sarah Samantha Jones. 6: James M. Mercer, unknown 7:Ida B. Mercer, unknown. Ancestors of Jesse Warren Mercer Generation No. 1 1. Jesse Warren Mercer, born 1842 in Stewart Co., GA; died 1926 in Stewart Co., GA. He was the son of 2. Jacob Mercer and 3. Sarah T. Lee. He married (1) Eliza Dean December 20, 1869. She was born 1846 in GA. Notes for Jesse Warren Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX Generation No. 2 2. Jacob Mercer, born 1813 in ,,NC; died December 21, 1855 in ,Lumpkin Co., GA. He was the son of 4. Meredith Mercer and 5. Mary Unknown Meredith Mercerwife. He married 3. Sarah T. Lee March 30, 1837 in ,Randolph Co., GA. 3. Sarah T. Lee, born October 13, 1814 in ,Randolph Co., GA; died April 29, 1899 in Lindsey, Barbour Co., AL. Notes for Jacob Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX DEATH: Committed suicide the night before he was to be hanged for killing Green B. Lee. Laudanum was given to him by his wife. INFO: Jacob was 6' tall, dark hair and grey eyes. Notes for Sarah T. Lee: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX INFO: Administered Laudanum to husband the night before he was to be hung Children of Jacob Mercer and Sarah Lee are: i. John Mercer, born 1838 in ,Stewart Co., GA; died October 18, 1862. Notes for John Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX DEATH: Civil War ii. Green Lee Mercer, born 1840 in ,Stewart Co., GA. Notes for Green Lee Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX INFO: Moved to Alyo, AL 1 iii. Jesse Warren Mercer, born 1842 in Stewart Co., GA; died 1926 in Stewart Co., GA; married Eliza Dean December 20, 1869. iv. Mary Mercer, born 1844 in ,Stewart Co., GA; married Unknown Dominy. Notes for Mary Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX v. Joseph Mercer, born February 08, 1846 in ,Stewart Co., GA; died February 01, 1931 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. Notes for Joseph Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX INFO: Came to Texas 1876 vi. Lewis Mercer, born 1848 in ,Stewart Co., GA. Notes for Lewis Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX Generation No. 3 4. Meredith Mercer, born 1775 in ,,NC; died Aft. 1850 in ,Randolph Co., GA. He was the son of 8. Joshua Mercer and 9. Sarah Unknown Mercerwife. He married 5. Mary Unknown Meredith Mercerwife. 5. Mary Unknown Meredith Mercerwife Notes for Meredith Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX Children of Meredith Mercer and Mary Mercerwife are: i. Henry Mercer, born Abt. 1810 in ,,NC. Notes for Henry Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX CENSUS: 1850 Randolph Co., GA 2 ii. Jacob Mercer, born 1813 in ,,NC; died December 21, 1855 in ,Lumpkin Co., GA; married Sarah T. Lee March 30, 1837 in ,Randolph Co., GA. iii. Richard Mercer, born 1825 in ,Stewart Co., GA; died Bef. December 08, 1862; married Penelope Strickland March 02, 1850 in ,Randolph Co., GA. Notes for Richard Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX DEATH: Killed Civil War iv. Mary A. Mercer, born 1833 in ,Stewart Co., GA. Notes for Mary A. Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX Generation No. 4 8. Joshua Mercer, born 1733 in NC; died Abt. 1780 in Bladen Co., NC. He was the son of 16. Joseph Mercer and 17. Sarah Randall. He married 9. Sarah Unknown Mercerwife. 9. Sarah Unknown Mercerwife Notes for Joshua Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX Children of Joshua Mercer and Sarah Mercerwife are: i. James Mercer, born 1768. Notes for James Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX INFO: One James Mercer in Wilkes Co., GA was building the Mounger Meeting house, went to KY in 1800 before it was completed (Wilkes Loose Papers File 1199 Reel 242-5) Wilkes, GA. ii. Noah Mercer, born 1769 in ,Duplin Co., NC; died January 16, 1855 in ,Robeson Co., NC; married (2) Unknown Noah Mercerwife Abt. 1797 in ,Robeson Co., NC; died Bef. July 20, 1851. Notes for Noah Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX Notes for Unknown Noah Mercerwife: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX iii. Joshua Mercer, born 1773 in ,Robeson Co., NC; died Bef. 1843 in ,Houston Co., GA; married (1) Unknown Joshua Mercerwife in ,Robeson Co., NC; married (2) Dorcus Unknown Mercerwife in ,Robeson Co., NC; born Abt. 1803; married (3) Dorcus. Notes for Joshua Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX 4 iv. Meredith Mercer, born 1775 in ,,NC; died Aft. 1850 in ,Randolph Co., GA; married (1) Mary Unknown Meredith Mercerwife; married (2) Mary. v. Jacob Mercer, born 1778 in ,Robeson Co., NC; married Sally Cook. Notes for Jacob Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX NAME: Changed name legally to Jacob Little by 1820 see Robeson Co., NC Census Children of Joshua Mercer and Sarah are: Generation No. 5 16. Joseph Mercer, born 1701 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA; died 1763. He was the son of 32. Christopher Mercer and 33. Frances Cooper. He married 17. Sarah Randall. 17. Sarah Randall Notes for Joseph Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX Children of Joseph Mercer and Sarah Randall are: i. John Mercer, born 1730; died 1780 in ,Duplin Co., NC; married (1) Rachael Smith?; married (2) Rachael Smith ? Abt. 1755. Notes for John Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX MILITARY: Revolutionary War - NC ii. Joseph (Possible son) Mercer, born Abt. 1732 in ,,NC. Notes for Joseph (Possible son) Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX 8 iii. Joshua Mercer, born 1733 in NC; died Abt. 1780 in Bladen Co., NC; married (1) Sarah Unknown Mercerwife; married (2) Sarah. iv. Noah Mercer, born Abt. 1740 in ,,NC; died Aft. 1810 in ,Jones Co., NC; married (1) Unknown Noah Mercerwife Notes for Noah Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX MILITARY: Loyalist soldier Revolutionary War v. Lott Mercer, born Abt. 1745; died 1816 in ,Wake Co., NC; married (1) Martha Unknown Lott Mercerwife; married (2) Martha Abt. 1768. Notes for Lott Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX Generation No. 6 32. Christopher Mercer, born Abt. 1672 in Norfolk Co. Va.; died June 27, 1711 in Norfolk Co., VA. He was the son of 64. Thomas Mercer and 65. Katherine Bigge. He married 33. Frances Cooper. 33. Frances Cooper, born 1674 in Norfolk Co. Va. She was the daughter of 66. John Cooper and 67. Frances Hall. Notes for Christopher Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: "Historical Southern Families Volume XV John Bennett Boddie" pgs 238- 245 Children of Christopher Mercer and Frances Cooper are: 16 i. Joseph Mercer, born 1701 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA; died 1763; married Sarah Randall. Children of Christopher Mercer and Sarah ? are: i. Thomas II Mercer, born Abt. 1695 in Norfolk Co., VA; died September 1749 in JohnstonCo., NC; married Hester/Esther Abt. 1719; born Abt. 1697 in Norfolk Co. Va.. Notes for Thomas II Mercer: [Mercers.FTW] In 1722 Thomas Mercer, Jr. and wife Hester sell land to Uncle John Mercer.[128771.ftw] Lived in Craven, NC Notes for Hester/Esther: [128771.ftw] MARRIAGE: William Wilson & Jacob Mercer stood for security INFO: 1722 Thomas, Jr. & wife, Hester, sell land to uncle, John Mercer (1690-1777).[Mercers.FTW] Esther Mercer, widow, William Wilson and Jacob Mercer, Security. In 1722Thomas Jr. and wif e Hester sell land to Uncle John. ii. Frances Mercer, born Abt. 1703 in Norfolk Co., VA; married Jr. Ward Michael. Generation No. 7 64. Thomas Mercer, born March 13, 1647/48 in Foxes Lane, Stepney, Middlesex, England; died May 16, 1718 in Norfolk, VA. He was the son of 128. Christopher Mercer and 129. Mary Simson. He married 65. Katherine Bigge Abt. 1671 in London, England. 65. Katherine Bigge, born 1655 in Norfolk Co., VA; died September 15, 1727 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA. She was the daughter of 130. John Bigge and 131. Johannah Sawyer. Notes for Thomas Mercer: [Mercers.FTW] August 16, 1669-Norfolk County, VA, Court Minute Book page 36 ThomasFenford 100 acres for th e tansportation of himself and Thomas Mercer. August 16, 1671 Norfolk County, Va Deed Book page 165 William Payton andwife Jane of Lower No rfolk County, VA sell to Thomas Mercer of the sameplace 125 acres on the North side of Tanner s Creek, bounded Eastward onthe land of Alexander Gwin and Westward on the Payton and Southwa rd onthe Creek. February 17, 1672-Norfolk County, Virginia, Deed Book, page 36-MichealWayborne sells to Thoma s Mercer, 200 acres on the Purcell Creek, patentedby Richard Starling on April 20, 1653 and s old to Payton by JosephNNewton and Dennis Morris who married daughters of Richard Starling on February 1, 1669. February 17, 1673-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minutes Book page89-Judgement contested by W illiam Goulston to Thomas Mercer, assignee ofRichard Batchelor for payment of 260 # of tobacc o. Judgement contestedby William Goulston aginst Thomas Mercer for 500 # of tobacco. October 15, 1675-Norfolk County, Virginia Minutes page 7, Differencesbetween William Payton a nd Edward Hassell-slander. Hassel fined, ThomasMercer security for Hassel; John Jones secur ity for Payton. Hasselladmits he abused Payton and withdrew his appeal. March 15, 1675-Norfolk County, Virginia Patent Book 6 pages, 488-699.Governor Sir William Ber keley, grants to Thomas Mercer 602 acres of landin ye county of Norfolk, 200 acres conveyed b y Waybourne to ye Mercer onFebruary 17, 1672 and 402 acres for the transportation of eight pe rsoninto this Colony. October16, 1678-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minutes page 70-Grand Jurypresents Edward Hass ell, charged for carring a gun on the Sabbath Day.Informants: William Payton, Thomas Mercer , and Thomas Willoughby. August 15, 1678 Norfolk County, Virginia Deed Book 4 page 35, ThomasMercer, cooper, with cons ent of my wife, Kathern and my free will giveunto Jonathan Folke, son of John Folke, 60 acre s of my divident of land Inow live upon lying betwixt ye branch called Muddy Branch and Richa rdWhitby. June 15, 1681-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minutes-ordered TimothyIves, SR. to pay Thomas M ercer tobacco for wife's attenant in caseagainst William Hart. October 15, 1684-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minute-page 254Difference between Richard Jon es and John Ives. Thomas among others aJuryman. May 15, 1685-Norfolk County, Virginia Minutes page 281 Difference betweenRichard Church and T homas Mercer. Referred to next court by Plaintiff.request that John Sanford bring bond wit h him to court and Sandfordfailing. September 15, 1685-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minutes-page 292 SuitThomas Mercer agains t Richard Church. Order Mercer to let survey in hisneighborhood and lay out patent of 200 ac res formerly granted RichardStarling according to an award by Jacob Johnson and William Tompi son.Richard Church patent may cover some of Mercer's land and Mercer shouldnot object to a su rvey. July 16, 1688-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minute Book-page 103-ThomasMercer summoned to Co urt for not working on the Bridge-fined. May,1691-Norfolk County, Virginia Will Book-Will Joohn Folke-Roger Hodgisand Thomas Mercer t o be my full and whole executors-to sell my vessell. January 17,1693-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minute Book-Probate oflast will and testamen t of Jabez Bigge, granted to John Bigge, Sr., hebeing the executor of the Will dated Septembe r 18, 1691 and witnessed byThomas Mercer. March 17, 1696-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minute Book-page97-Complaint of William Maund , Randolph Sigmoor and Elebon Ward Jr.,aginst Matthew Csawell. Deposition of Thomas Mercer a age 48 orthereabouts that one time being at Matthew Caswell's home in Deep Creekand he saw so me things not the Caswell's, asked what they were andCaswell's wife replyed they were old fat her Hampton's shaft moulds, butthey were brass gagirs for shortt. June 27 1711-Norfolk County, virginia Court Minute Book page 125-ThomasMercer came into cour t and made oath that his son, Christopher Mercerdeparted life without making a will, so far a s he knows or believes andon his motion and giving security for his just and faithfuladminist ration of said estaate, certificate is given him for obtainingadministration in due form. October 17, 1711-Norfolk County, Virginia Deed Book page 125-126-9 pagesThomas Mercer gives d eed of Gifts to sons Joseph, Thomas, and John, Jr.,grandsons Thomas Mercer, and Joseph Mercer , sons of son ChristopherMercer deceased. January 16, 1718-Norfolk County, Virginia Will Book 10, page 17 Abstractof Will of Thomas Mercer of the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River-Proved May 16, 1718 by William Wilkins. "Unto my son Joseph Mercer one hundred and fifty acres of land be it moreor less according t o a deed of Guift I given him said son Joseph Josephand is recorded in the abovest County rec ords. Unto my son, Thomas Mercer, one hundred and fifty acres of land be itmore or less according t o a deed of Guift I gave him...and recorded in yerecords of the abovest County.. Unto my son, John Mercer one hundred and fifty acres of land be it moreor less according t o a deed of Guift given by me to my said son..recordedin the abovest County records... Unto my two grandsons, Thomas Mercer and Joseph Mercer one hundred andfifty acres of land t o be equally devided between them which land wasgiven before... Unto my grandson Xopher Mercer, sone of John Mercer, one gun... To my loving wife Catherine Mercer all the rest..during her natural lifeand to be at her disp osing to whome she shall give it or bequeath it asshee shall see fit.. ...Son Joseph Mercer , and my son Thomas Mercer and my son JohnMercer..my sole Executors" Witnesses: William Wilkins, Joseph Mercer, John Willis[128771.ftw] WILL: Recorded Norflk Co., VA Deed Bk 9 Pages 125-0126. Will dated 1/16/1718 probated 5/16/1718. Mentions only sons Joseph, Thomas, John and Christopher. INFO: Arrived in the Colonies 16 AUG 1669 LAND: Received Patent for land Lower Norfolk Co., VA 3 OCT 1673 Patent BK 6 p 488 also for bringing in other persons 602 acs Patent BK 6 p 599 15 MAR 1675 Notes for Katherine Bigge: [128771.ftw] DEATH: Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX Children of Thomas Mercer and Katherine Bigge are: 32 i. Christopher Mercer, born Abt. 1672 in Norfolk Co. Va.; died June 27, 1711 in Norfolk Co., VA; married (1) Frances Cooper; married (2) Sarah Randall ? Abt. 1695. ii. Joseph Mercer, born 1680; died May 1735 in ,Norfolk Co., VA; married Amy Ives Abt. 1698 in ,Norfolk Co., VA; died Aft. 1733. iii. Mary Mercer, born Abt. 1681 in ,Norfolk Co., VA; died Bef. 1713 in Currituck, NC; married (1) George White Abt. 1698; died Bef. 1812; married (2) Richard Grey Abt. 1712. Notes for Mary Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: In North Carolina government by age 17 Notes for George White: [128771.ftw] DEATH: Based on date of wife's 2nd marriage iv. Jr. Mercer Thomas, born 1695; died September 1759 in Currituck Co., NC; married (1) Elizabeth Unknown Mercerwife Abt. 1718 in ,Currituck Co., NC; married (2) Elizabeth Abt. 1718 in Currituck, NC. v. Jr. John Mercer, born Abt. 1685 in ,Norfolk Co., VA; died February 24, 1775 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA; married (1) Ruth Suggs; married (2) Margaret Suggs Beck; married (3) Martha Conden Abt. 1739; died June 1777 in VA; married (4) Constant Caswell 1710; born 1695; died 1739. Notes for Jr. John Mercer: [128771.ftw] NAME: Listed as John Mercer, JR. in will and other douments. INFO: 20 FEB 1714 rec'd custody of sister, Mary Mercer White's, 3 youngest ch ildren. INFO: Designation of Jr. did not at this time necessarily mean father's name. This was used to destinguish between any older man with the same name (i.e. uncle, cousin, friend). 66. John Cooper, died in Nancemond, VA. He married 67. Frances Hall. 67. Frances Hall Child of John Cooper and Frances Hall is: 33 i. Frances Cooper, born 1674 in Norfolk Co. Va; married Christopher Mercer. Generation No. 8 128. Christopher Mercer, born July 08, 1612 in Trinity Church-Stepney, London, England; died December 05, 1670 in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies. He was the son of 256. William Mercer and 257. Elizabeth. He married 129. Mary Simson November 03, 1644 in Stepney, Middlesex, England. 129. Mary Simson, born March 23, 1624/25 in Middlesex, Stepney, Eng.; died Bef. 1667 in Barbados, West Indies. She was the daughter of 258. Robert Simson and 259. Mary. Notes for Christopher Mercer: [Mercers.FTW] May 12, 1654-Barbados, West Indies-John Moseley sells to ChristopherMercer, cooper, of ye sai d Island, sixteen feet of fifty foote to lengthof land and ground Southwest from ye Street pa th towards ye sea side andone halfe of ye messuage of tenement commonly called or known by y e nmaeor sign of ye KEEN's HEAD, situated or lying in ye Parish of St Michaelsat ye Bridgetow n. Witnessess:Francis Moses, Jr., John Lachilus, thomasDanford. December 2, 1667-Barbados, West Indies-Christopher Mercer married Mrs.Elizabeth Souter, a wid ow. June 26, 1669-Barbados, West Indies Christopher Mercer of the Parish ofSt. Michaels, Island o f Barbados, cooper, gives power of attorney toThomas Fanford, cooper, my loving friend, dwell ing on the SouthwardBranch of the Elizabeth River in Virginia, to cover business dealings inV irginia. Witnessess: William Henderson, John Workman, Thomas Hart. April 15, 1669 Norfolk County, Virginia-Court Minute Book page 32,ThomasFenford, Attorney fo r Christopher Mercer sued James Harris for thehire of a servant boy that the said Harris hire d of the said Mercer inBarbados, but said Harris alleging that his ship was taken and therefo rethe servants wages lost, but by reason of a hurt of a servant while inHarris employment, i t is ordered that Harris pay for the cure thereof. December 5, 1670-Barbados, West Indies-Will of Christopher Mercer nameswife, Elizabeth, execu trix; Sons Thomas and Joseph. Otherlegatee-William Hart, son of Thomas Hart witnesses: Henr y Hunt, ThomasCardew, thomas Hart. Will probated April 18, 1671. June 15, 1671-Norfolk County, Virginia, Court Minutes Book page 67Whereas, Thomas Fenford, At torney for Christopher Mercer hath made itappear there is due said Mercer from William Hender son full quality of300# meat porke with out the head or hoofe was sent by Mercer inBarbados , clear of all charges, especially from under Henderson's handdid appear order that Henderso n send said porke and pay cost of suit. February 17, 1672-Norfolk County, Virginia, Deed Book, page 36-MichealWayborne sells to Thoma s Mercer, 200 acres on the Purcell Creek, patentedby Richard Starling on April 20, 1653 and s old to Payton by JosephNNewton and Dennis Morris who married daughters of Richard Starling on February 1, 1669. February 17, 1673-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minutes Book page89-Judgement contested by W illiam Goulston to Thomas Mercer, assignee ofRichard Batchelor for payment of 260 # of tobacc o. Judgement contestedby William Goulston aginst Thomas Mercer for 500 # of tobacco. October 15, 1675-Norfolk County, Virginia Minutes page 7, Differencesbetween William Payton a nd Edward Hassell-slander. Hassel fined, ThomasMercer security for Hassel; John Jones secur ity for Payton. Hasselladmits he abused Payton and withdrew his appeal. March 15, 1675-Norfolk County, Virginia Patent Book 6 pages, 488-699.Governor Sir William Ber keley, grants to Thomas Mercer 602 acres of landin ye county of Norfolk, 200 acres conveyed b y Waybourne to ye Mercer onFebruary 17, 1672 and 402 acres for the transportation of eight pe rsoninto this Colony. August 15, 1678-Norfolk County, Virginia Deed Book 4 page 35, ThomasMercer, cooper with conse nt of my wife, Kathern and my free will giveunto Jonathan Folke, son of John Folke, 60 acre s of my divident of land Inow live upon lying betwixt ye branch called Muddy Branch and Richa rdWhitby. October16, 1678-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minutes page 70-Grand Jurypresents Edward Hass ell, charged for carring a gun on the Sabbath Day.Informants: William Payton, Thomas Mercer , and Thomas Willoughby. June 15, 1681-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minutes-ordered TimothyIves, SR. to pay Thomas M ercer tobacco for wife's attenant in caseagainst William Hart. October 15, 1684-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minute-page 254Difference between Richard Jon es and John Ives. Thomas among others aJuryman. May 15, 1685-Norfolk County, Virginia Minutes page 281 Difference betweenRichard Church and T homas Mercer. Referred to next court by Plaintiff.request that John Sanford bring bond wit h him to court and Sandfordfailing. September 15, 1685-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minutes-page 292 SuitThomas Mercer agains t Richard Church. Order Mercer to let survey in hisneighborhood and lay out patent of 200 ac res formerly granted RichardStarling according to an award by Jacob Johnson and William Tompi son.Richard Church patent may cover some of Mercer's land and Mercer shouldnot object to a su rvey. July 16, 1688-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minute Book-page 103-ThomasMercer summoned to Co urt for not working on the Bridge-fined. May,1691-Norfolk County, Virginia Will Book-Will Joohn Folke-Roger Hodgisand Thomas Mercer t o be my full and whole executors-to sell my vessell. January 17,1693-Norfolk County, Virginia Court Minute Book-Probate oflast will and testamen t of Jabez Bigge, granted to John Bigge, Sr., hebeing the executor of the Will dated Septembe r 18, 1691 and witnessed byThomas Mercer.[128771.ftw] INFO: "Leaves of the Tree" H. Grady Wilson, Jr. WILL: Dated 12/5/1670 probated 4/18/1671 filed 5/5/1671 - Barbados, West Indi es MARRIAGE: Holy Trinity Church, London, England Notes for Mary Simson: [128771.ftw] MARRIAGE: First wife of Christopher Mercer INFO: Baptized and death Don W. Mercer - Houston, TX. Children of Christopher Mercer and Mary Simson are: 64 i. Thomas Mercer, born March 13, 1647/48 in Foxes Lane, Stepney, Middlesex, England; died May 16, 1718 in Norfolk, VA; married Katherine Bigge Abt. 1671 in London, England. ii. Joseph Mercer, born Abt. 1650 in England; died Aft. January 16, 1717/18; married (1) Unknown Joseph Mercerwife 130. John Bigge, born Abt. 1620 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; died 1697. He was the son of 260. Richard Bigge. He married 131. Johannah Sawyer. 131. Johannah Sawyer, died 1675. Notes for John Bigge: [128771.ftw] NAME: Also spelled Biggs Notes for Johannah Sawyer: [128771.ftw] INFO: Came to VA abt 1645 Children of John Bigge and Johannah Sawyer are: i. Thomas Bigge, born Abt. 1648. Notes for Thomas Bigge: [128771.ftw] BIRTH: Based on deposition given 5/17/1696/7 at age 48 ii. Ann Bigge, born Abt. 1651. iii. John Bigge, born Abt. 1654; died August 1704 in ,Princess Anne Co., VA; married Ellinor Reaven. iv. Johannah Bigge, born Abt. 1654. 65 v. Katherine Bigge, born 1655 in Norfolk Co., VA; died September 15, 1727 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA; married Thomas Mercer Abt. 1671 in London, England. vi. Elizabeth Bigge, born Abt. 1658. vii. Jane Bigge, born Abt. 1660. viii. Jabez Bigge, born Abt. 1663; died 1693. Notes for Jabez Bigge: [128771.ftw] MARRIAGE: Never married ix. Pheobe Bigge, born Aft. 1663. x. Dorothy Bigge, born Aft. 1663. Generation No. 9 256. William Mercer, born 1590 in Stepney Parish, England. He married 257. Elizabeth September 25, 1608 in St. Albins, Hartford, England. 257. Elizabeth, born 1595 in Hartford, England. Notes for William Mercer: [128771.ftw] INFO: "Leaves of the Tree, History of the Spears and Allied Families" H. Gra dy Wilson, Jr., Clayton Genealogy Library - Houston, TX Child of William Mercer and Elizabeth is: 128 i. Christopher Mercer, born July 08, 1612 in Trinity Church-Stepney, London, England; died December 05, 1670 in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies; married (1) Mary Simson November 03, 1644 in Stepney, Middlesex, England; married (2) Elizabeth Souter December 02, 1667 in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies. 258. Robert Simson He married 259. Mary. 259. Mary Child of Robert Simson and Mary is: 129 i. Mary Simson, born March 23, 1624/25 in Middlesex, Stepney, Eng.; died Bef. 1667 in Barbados, West Indies; married Christopher Mercer November 03, 1644 in Stepney, Middlesex, England. 260. Richard Bigge Child of Richard Bigge is: 130 i. John Bigge, born Abt. 1620 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; died 1697; married Johannah Sawyer. |
