Joseph Ross Mercer

Joseph Ross Mercer

PARENTS: Jeremiah Mercer and Alcinda Latta

BIRTH: 10 Sep 1852, Ten Mile Ridge, Tyler Co., VA

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Sandusky, Tyler Co., VA
(Source: FindAGrave)

MARRIAGE: Ruth Ann Leek, 18 Sep 1879, Tyler Co., WV

DEATH: 28 Oct 1931, Sandusky, Tyler Co., WV

OBITUARY;
Joseph [Ross] Mercer of Wolf Pen, passed away at his home [Sandusky, Tyler Co., WV] on 28 Oct 1931, aged 80 years.

He was a son of Jeremiah Mercer [and Alcinda Latta] who came from Greene Co, PA about 90 years ago and settled near where the family have since resided. They raised 12 children, of whom two survive: Link Mercer of Adonis, WV; Mrs. R.M. [[Elmira (Mercer) and Richard Marshall] Wlson of Martins Ferry, OH.

The deceased was married to Ruth Leek who, with the following children survive: Martin Mercer of TenMile; Mrs. Harry Christmas and Mrs. Margaret _________ of OK, Eunice Huffman of Huntington, WV; Henry Mercer of CA; and Ross and Will, at home. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Interment Lazear's Cemetery [Kidwell, Tyler Co., WV].
(Source: Tyler County Journal - 6 Nov 1931 Tyler Co. Obituaries, Vol 3, page 46.)
(Source: FindAGrave)

BURIAL: Oct 1931, Kidwell, Tyler Co., WV, Lazear Chapel Cemetery

FINDAGRAVE: Memorial# 11913160

Dick Henthorn
22 Feb 2018

Latta, Samuel Seymore

Samuel Seymore Latta

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 1057/1057, P.O. Woodsfield, 18 Jul 1860
Samuel Latty, [sic Latta], 26, farmer, 500/600, PA
Peter Hall, 14, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 165-165
Samuel Latta, 36, PA, farmer; Elisabeth, 28, OH, keep house
David W., 3, OH
Charles Jackenhamer, 10, OH, farm work
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 102/102
Samuel Latta, 46, PA PA PA; Elizabeth H., 41, OH OH OH
David W., 13, OH PA OH; Catharine, 8, OH PA OH; Anna B., 4, OH PA OH
Charles Jackenheimer, 20, OH PRS PRS
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)


DEATH: 8 Jun 1912, aged 79 years, 6 days in his obituary. Birthdate
calculated, Abt. 2 Jun 1833.

OBITUARY: Samuel Latta
Once more Death has claimed a citizen and a member of the Grand Army, this time in the person of Samuel Latta of Moose Ridge, who died Saturday afternoon, June 8, 1912, aged 79 years and 6 days. He had not been well for some time, but was able to visit Woodsfield on Decoration Day although very feeble.

Samuel Latta was a pioneer farmer of this county, a member of the M.P. Church, a member of the GAR post of this place and an exemplary citizen. His wife preceded him to the better world several years ago. Four children and many friends are left. The funeral, in charge of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post, took place Monday and was largely attended. Rev. Eastlake preached the sermon. Interment in the Moose Ridge Cemetery. Ever true friend, rest in peace.
(Source: Monroe Courier, June 1912, Monroe Co., OH)