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Isaac H. Merritt

• Birth*: Isaac H. Merritt was born in October 1863 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Elizia Josephine Gould on 11 January 1885 at Scott County, Missouri.
• Death*: Isaac H. Merritt died in Butler County, Missouri, on 12 December 1929, at the age of 66.

• Residence*: He lived at Oran, Scott County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 in the household of Archibald Merritt at Moreland, Scott County, Missouri.
• Census*: Isaac H. Merritt appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Liberty, Stoddard County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 in the household of Earl Merritt at Elk, Stoddard County, Missouri.

Parents:

Sarah S. Merritt

• Birth*: Sarah S. Merritt was born in 1866 at Missouri.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 in the household of Archibald Merritt at Moreland, Scott County, Missouri.

Parents:

Washington Roberts

• Birth*: Washington Roberts was born in 1868 at Missouri.

• Emigration*: He and Thomas Mattison "Matt" Roberts emigrated in 1893 from Cabool, Texas County, Missouri.

Parents:

Thomas Mattison "Matt" Roberts

• Birth*: Thomas Mattison "Matt" Roberts was born on 31 August 1877 at Cook Station, Crawford County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Helen Alberta "Bertie" Hayes on 2 November 1902.
• Death*: Thomas Mattison "Matt" Roberts died in Salem, Dent County, Missouri, on 22 April 1963, at the age of 85.
• Burial*: He was buried after 22 April 1963 in North Lawn Cemetery at Salem, Dent County, Missouri.

• Biography*: He MATT ROBERTS
  Thomas Matt Roberts was born near Cook Station, Missouri on August 31, 1877. He was one of eight children born to Thomas L. and Sarah Ann (Blaylock) Roberts who moved to Cook Station from Sligo early in life.
  Matt's grandfather, Thomas Roberts was born in 1811 in North Carolina and married Sarah Farris. They moved to Kentucky where they resided only a short time before moving on to Missouri. They settled on the site where the Sligo Furnace Company was later built. Ten children were born to that union, married and settled in the area.
  Thomas Matt lived at Cook Station, Missouri until he was 16 years old. He then moved to Cabool, Missouri with a brother, Washington in 1893 and stayed for 7 years before returning to Dent County where he resided the rest of his life.
  Helen Alberta (Hayes) Roberts was the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Scott) Hayes and was born August 21, 1885. Her parents were living on what was known as the Wise Norris farm approximately 3 miles East of Salem. At the age of 13 years the family moved to the old Hayes farm one mile East of Salem where she lived until she was married.
  On November 6, 1902 Matt and Alberta (better known as Bertie) Roberts were united in marriage by the Rev. A.J. Lay. They moved to a farm owned by his brother, Francis Marion, on Dry Valley, where they lived for about two and one-half years. One daughter, Maxine was born there.
  In 1905 they moved to a farm near the mouth of Hutchins Creek where another daughter, Muriel, was born. That farm is commonly known as the Bert Beezley Farm. They resided there for about one year before buying a farm near the head of Hutchins Creek in the Water Fork Community. This farm is now owned by a son, Wilber.
  Matt and Alberta bought a farm in the Water Fork Community from Bruce Worsham. Six of their eight children were born and raised there and attended the New Home School.
  Thomas Matt Roberts had four brothers and three sisters. John A., Sarah Ann Pettygrew, James W., Francis M., Wiley A., Mary E., and Elizabeth. Three of these children died in infancy.
  Helen Alberta (Hayes) Roberts had two brothers and two sisters. They were Joe and Luther (Dick), Clara Gamblin and Ruth Johnson.
  To the union of Thomas Matt and Helen Alberta (Hayes) Roberts were born eight children. They were: Maxine Major, Muriel Nie, Wilber E., Arley M., Orben E., Carl L., Irene Wells and Louie E.
  Maxine was born Dec. 16, 1905, married Ben Baker and they had one son, Wayne. Later she married Clifton Major and they had two daughters, Dorothy Tipton and Pauline Shults.
  Muriel was born July 29, 1907, married Clarence Nie and they had four children, Clarence Jr., Ruby Mincemeyer, Kenneth Erwin, and Brenda Noble.
  Wilber was born Oct. 7, 1907, married Bonnie Black and had two adopted children, Ronald and Lavonne.
  Arley was born March 2, 1912, married Opal Mounce and had nine children, Ruth, Grace, Bernice, Arlene, Imogene, Kenneth, Larry, Shirley and Sharon.
  Orben was born March 11, 1914, and passed away January 14, 1962, married Ruth Ellis and they had one daughter, Beverly Wilson.
  Carl was born Nov. 7, 1916 married Goldie Cagle and they had three daughters, Janet, Jean and Carla.
  Irene was born March 26, 19191, married Lloyd Wells and they had two sons, Robert and Roger.
  Louie was born June 10, 1922, married Irene Chrisco and they had two sons, Howard and David, also one adopted daughter, Jackie.
  Matt and Bertie lived on the farm until he retired. They moved into Salem and lived until their death.
  Perhaps the most enjoyable event for Matt and Bertie came in 1960 when they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary with 68 attending. All eight children were present and the last time they were together, as Orben was deceased one year later. Twenty-two of the twenty-four grandchildren and seventeen of their great grand-children helped them celebrate that anniversary.
  This couple will be remembered for their honesty, christian faith, and efforts to raise a large family during the great depression.
  p 455 Dent Co. History Book.
• Emigration*: He and Washington Roberts emigrated in 1893 from Cabool, Texas County, Missouri.

Parents:

Marion Roberts

• Birth*: Marion Roberts was born in 1870 at Missouri.

Parents:

James W. Roberts

• Birth*: James W. Roberts was born in May 1880 at Crawford County, Missouri.

Parents:

Sarah Jane Roberts

• Birth*: Sarah Jane Roberts was born in 1864 at Missouri.

Parents:

Etta Roberts

• Birth*: Etta Roberts was born in 1874 at Missouri.

Parents:

Mary Matilda Key

• Birth*: Mary Matilda Key was born on 5 September 1879 at Crawford County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Jesse E. Roberts, son of John Bryant Roberts and Mary Ann F. Merritt, in 1897 at Missouri.
• Death*: Mary Matilda Key died in Union, Crawford County, Missouri, on 23 April 1917, at the age of 37.
• Burial*: She was buried in Roberts Cemetery at Union, Crawford County, Missouri.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Jane Ales & Elijah Key.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of Jesse E. Roberts at Union, Crawford County, Missouri.

James A. Roberts

• Burial*: James A. Roberts was buried in Roberts Cemetery at Union, Crawford County, Missouri.
• Birth*: He was born in March 1899 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth M. (?)
• Death*: James A. Roberts died in 1974.

• Note*: He !SSDI lists 2 possibles: b. 16 Mar 1899 d. Sep 1974 Cuba MO or
  b. 9 Mar 1899 d. Dec 1974 Oklahoma City, OK.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of Jesse E. Roberts at Union, Crawford County, Missouri.

Parents:

William Henry Ferguson

• Birth*: William Henry Ferguson was born on 1 September 1827 at Allen County, Kentucky.
• Marriage*: He married Martha O. Johnson in 1860 at Washington County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: William Henry Ferguson married Amanda Vaughn on 16 April 1873 at Crawford County, Missouri.
• Death*: William Henry Ferguson died on 1 June 1901, at the age of 73.

• SOURCE*: History book of Crawford Co. MO p. 204.
• Emigration*: He emigrated in 1837.
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service Capt. of 63rd, enrollment Militia Co. 1 Civil War.

Parents:

W. B. Ferguson

• Birth*: W. B. Ferguson was born in 1832.

Parents:

C. B. Ferguson

• Birth*: C. B. Ferguson was born in 1833 at Missouri.

Parents:

Julie Ann Ferguson

• Birth*: Julie Ann Ferguson was born between 1834 and 1836.

• Note*: She single in 1870 in 1870.

Parents:

Elvira A. Ferguson

• Birth*: Elvira A. Ferguson was born in 1843 at Missouri.

Parents:

Francis Ferguson

• Birth*: Francis Ferguson was born in 1844.

Parents:

Sarah C. Ferguson

• Birth*: Sarah C. Ferguson was born in 1845 at Missouri.

Parents:

Clementine D. Ferguson

• Birth*: Clementine D. Ferguson was born in 1848.

Parents:

Bruce Ferguson

• Birth*: Bruce Ferguson was born on 9 November 1831.
• Death*: He died on 19 July 1901, at the age of 69.
• Burial*: He was buried in Keysville Cemetery ((appears to be an incomplete listing at
  http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mo/crawford/cemeteries/keysvill.txt)) at Keysville, Crawford County, Missouri.

• Milit-Beg*: He began military service Civil War soldier.

Parents:

Martha O. Johnson

• Marriage*: Martha O. Johnson married William Henry Ferguson, son of Obediah Ferguson and Lucinda Collins, in 1860 at Washington County, Missouri.
• Death*: Martha O. Johnson died in Missouri in 1871.

Amanda Vaughn

• Marriage*: Amanda Vaughn married William Henry Ferguson, son of Obediah Ferguson and Lucinda Collins, on 16 April 1873 at Crawford County, Missouri.

• Note*: Amanda Vaughn !Widow of Joseph Milsap (b.1836 d. 10/10/1919) Had children from first marr:
  1. Thomas Higginbottom Millsap (b. 1856 disappeared 10/28/1878)
  2. Josephine Millsap (b. 3/28/1858) marr. 1881 to L.H. Scott of Steeleville
  3. Elizabeth Millsap marr. Benjamin F. Russell.

Eugenia Ferguson

• Birth*: Eugenia Ferguson was born at Crawford County, Missouri.

Parents:

Mattie Ferguson

• Marriage*: Mattie Ferguson married Albert Reeves.
• Birth*: Mattie Ferguson was born on 8 April 1875 at Crawford County, Missouri.
• Death*: She died on 26 August 1911, at the age of 36.

Parents:

Flossie F. Ferguson

• Birth*: Flossie F. Ferguson was born at Crawford County, Missouri.

Parents:

Nellie Ferguson

• Birth*: Nellie Ferguson was born at Crawford County, Missouri.

Parents:

Albert Reeves

• Marriage*: Albert Reeves married Mattie Ferguson, daughter of William Henry Ferguson and Amanda Vaughn.

• Note*: Albert Reeves listed as Dr. Albert Reeves in Crawford Co. History Book. p. 204.

Charity Smith

• Marriage*: Charity Smith married Samuel H. Snoddy, son of Samuel Snoddy and Jane Gray, in 1872 at Crawford County, Missouri.