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Emma Frances Merrill
1
#60401, Deceased, (1908-)
- Sargent Lineage: Charles9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Charles Merrill (b. 19 October 1884, d. 6 April 1952)
- Mother: Vessa Elise Wright (b. 6 January 1885, d. 28 May 1973)
Biography
- Emma Frances Merrill was born on 9 November 1908 in Bisbee, Arizona.1
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 6 May 2026 20:04:39
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Verona Jane Merrill1
#60402, Deceased, (1913-)
- Sargent Lineage: Charles9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Charles Merrill (b. 19 October 1884, d. 6 April 1952)
- Mother: Vessa Elise Wright (b. 6 January 1885, d. 28 May 1973)
Biography
- Verona Jane Merrill was born on 24 August 1913 in Bisbee, Arizona.2
- She appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of 3rd Addition, Warren, Cochise County, Arizona, enumerated on 17 January 1920, in the household of her parents Charles Merrill and Vessa.2
- Verona married Jack Ralph Doolittle on 22 October 1941 in Honolulu, Hawaii.3
Marriage Jack Doolittle & Verona Merrill - In 1950 Verona Jane Merrill was an assistant manager for wholesale automotive parts.4
- Jack Ralph Doolittle and Verona appeared on the 1950 US Federal Census of 3912 Renipili Place, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, enumerated on 18 April 1950. Also listed with the family was Sanae Fujimoto age 20 maid.4
Family: Jack Ralph Doolittle (b. about 1913)
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 11 May 2026 21:38:40
Citations
Wendell Wright Merrill1
#60403, Deceased, (1915-2015)
- Sargent Lineage: Charles9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Wendell Wright 'Wendy' Merrill
1915-2015
1915-2015
Parents
- Father: Charles Merrill (b. 19 October 1884, d. 6 April 1952)
- Mother: Vessa Elise Wright (b. 6 January 1885, d. 28 May 1973)
Biography
- Wendell married Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw.2
- He was born on 14 October 1915 in LaGrande, Oregon.3,4
- He appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of 3rd Addition, Warren, Cochise County, Arizona, enumerated on 17 January 1920, in the household of his parents Charles Merrill and Vessa.3
- Wendell started his Army career from ROTC during WW II. He then was trained as a paratrooper and was transferred to Army Intelligence. He spent time in both Japan and Germany.5
- In 1959 Wendell and Mary lived in Hampton, Virginia, where they made a permanent residence, after traveling the world at different Army stations.2
- He was buried in Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Virginia.6
- He died on 21 May 2015 in Hampton, Virginia, at age 99.5
- An obituary was published in Daily Press, Newport News, Virginia, on 31 May 2015.5
Obituary notice
Family: Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw (b. 3 July 1921, d. 19 July 2015)
- Judith Lynn Merrill (b. 29 January 1944, d. 14 February 2015)
- Charles Robert Merrill
- James Douglas Merrill
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant, LOP Second World War
- Last Edited: 8 May 2026 19:59:33
Citations
Elwood Eldredge Merrill1
#60404, Deceased, (1918-1919)
- Sargent Lineage: Charles9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Charles Merrill (b. 19 October 1884, d. 6 April 1952)
- Mother: Vessa Elise Wright (b. 6 January 1885, d. 28 May 1973)
Biography
- Elwood Eldredge Merrill was born in 1918 in Bisbee, Arizona.1
- He died on 5 September 1919 in Arizona at age ~1.1
- He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bisbee, Arizona.2
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 6 May 2026 21:40:40
Citations
Nina Merrill1,2,3
#60405, Deceased, (1882-1921)
- Sargent Lineage: Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: John Smith Merrill, Sr (b. 5 March 1853, d. 1 January 1937)
- Mother: Esther Ann Eldredge (b. 3 May 1860, d. 21 April 1933)
Biography
- Nina Merrill was born in July 1882 in Saint David, Arizona.4,2
- Nina married Edward Jose Casteneda on 31 July 1902 in Tucson, Arizona.5
Marriage announcement - She appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Saint David, Cochise County, Arizona, enumerated on 28 April 1910, in the household of her parents John Smith Merrill, Sr, and Esther.
- Nina Merrill died on 19 December 1921 in Los Angeles, California, at age 39.3
- She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Plot: Great Mausoleum, Begonia Terrace, Wall Crypt 648.3
Family: Edward Jose Casteneda (b. 7 March 1875, d. 6 June 1942)
- Gertrude Mary Castaneda (b. 13 April 1904, d. 14 May 1909)
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 9 May 2026 22:51:05
Citations
Elmer Merrill1
#60406, Deceased, (1887-1901)
- Sargent Lineage: Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: John Smith Merrill, Sr (b. 5 March 1853, d. 1 January 1937)
- Mother: Esther Ann Eldredge (b. 3 May 1860, d. 21 April 1933)
Biography
- Elmer Merrill was born in 1887 in Arizona.2,3
- He appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of Township 17, Cochise County, Arizona Territory, enumerated on 4 June 1900, in the household of his mother Esther Ann Eldredge.4
- He died in 1901 at age ~14.
- He appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Saint David, Cochise County, Arizona, enumerated on 28 April 1910, in the household of his parents John Smith Merrill, Sr, and Esther.
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 10 May 2026 09:45:53
Citations
Jeddiah Merrill1,2
#60407, Deceased, (1892-1892)
- Sargent Lineage: Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: John Smith Merrill, Sr (b. 5 March 1853, d. 1 January 1937)
- Mother: Esther Ann Eldredge (b. 3 May 1860, d. 21 April 1933)
Biography
- Jeddiah Merrill was born in 1892.2
- He died in 1892 at age ~0.2
- He was buried in Saint Davi Cemetery, Saint David, Arizona.2
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 10 May 2026 08:06:19
Citations
Gertrude Mary Castaneda1
#60408, Deceased, (1904-1909)
- Sargent Lineage: Nina Merrill9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Edward Jose Casteneda (b. 7 March 1875, d. 6 June 1942)
- Mother: Nina Merrill (b. July 1882, d. 19 December 1921)
Biography
- Gertrude Mary Castaneda was born on 13 April 1904 in Benson, Arizona.1
- She died on 14 May 1909 in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, at age 5.1
- She appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Saint David, Cochise County, Arizona, enumerated on 28 April 1910, in the household of her parents John Smith Merrill, Sr, and Esther.
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 10 May 2026 09:58:50
Citations
Blanche Merrill1
#60409, Deceased, (about 1898-1993)
- Sargent Lineage: Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: John Smith Merrill, Sr (b. 5 March 1853, d. 1 January 1937)
- Mother: Esther Ann Eldredge (b. 3 May 1860, d. 21 April 1933)
Biography
- Blanche married Charles E Jones.
- She was born about July 1898 in Arizona.2
- She appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of Township 17, Cochise County, Arizona Territory, enumerated on 4 June 1900, in the household of her mother Esther Ann Eldredge.3
- Blanche Merrill appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Saint David, Cochise County, Arizona, enumerated on 28 April 1910, in the household of her parents John Smith Merrill, Sr, and Esther.
- Charles E Jones and Blanche appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 210 West StNogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, enumerated on 6 April 1940. Also listed was Louise M Hamblin, lodger age 66.4
- She died in 1993 at age ~95.5
- She was buried in City of Nogales Cemetery, Nogales, Arizona.5
Gravestone
Family: Charles E Jones (b. 22 September 1898, d. 31 May 1960)
- Ruth Merrill Jones (b. 12 December 1921)
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 10 May 2026 20:20:03
Citations
FIXWilford Merrill1
#60410, Deceased, (about 1899-)
Biography
- FIXWilford Merrill was born about 1899 in Arizona.2
- He appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Saint David, Cochise County, Arizona, enumerated on 28 April 1910, in the household of his parents John Smith Merrill, Sr, and Esther.
Other Information
- Last Edited: 9 May 2026 20:18:12
Citations
Jack Ralph Doolittle1
#60411, Deceased, (about 1913-)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Jack Ralph Doolittle graduated from University of California.
- He was born about 1913.2
- Jack Ralph Doolittle was a sales manager for Wahiawa Motors.1
- Jack married Verona Jane Merrill, daughter of Charles Merrill and Vessa Elise Wright, on 22 October 1941 in Honolulu, Hawaii.1Marriage Jack Doolittle & Verona Merrill
- Jack Ralph Doolittle and Verona appeared on the 1950 US Federal Census of 3912 Renipili Place, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, enumerated on 18 April 1950. Also listed with the family was Sanae Fujimoto age 20 maid.2
Family: Verona Jane Merrill (b. 24 August 1913)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Verona Jane Merrill (8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 6 May 2026 21:18:15
Citations
Howard Lawrence Merrill1
#60412, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Wesley10, Charles9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Wesley Charles Merrill (b. 12 July 1911, d. 11 November 1962)
- Mother: Mary Alice Fobes (b. 17 January 1920, d. 20 July 2001)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 6 May 2026 21:24:56
Citations
Betty Jean Merrill1
#60413, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Wesley10, Charles9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Wesley Charles Merrill (b. 12 July 1911, d. 11 November 1962)
- Mother: Mary Alice Fobes (b. 17 January 1920, d. 20 July 2001)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 6 May 2026 21:25:19
Citations
Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw1
#60414, Deceased, (1921-2015)
Pedigree Link
Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw Merrill
1921-2015
1921-2015
Biography
- Mary married Wendell Wright Merrill, son of Charles Merrill and Vessa Elise Wright.2
- Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor's Degree in Music.2
- She was born on 3 July 1921 in Galveston, Texas.1
- Father: Charles Bradshaw - Mother: Rinda Monasco.1
- In 1959 Mary and Wendell lived in Hampton, Virginia, where they made a permanent residence, after traveling the world at different Army stations.2
- She died on 19 July 2015 at age 94.2
- She was buried in Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Virginia.2
Family: Wendell Wright Merrill (b. 14 October 1915, d. 21 May 2015)
- Judith Lynn Merrill (b. 29 January 1944, d. 14 February 2015)
- Charles Robert Merrill
- James Douglas Merrill
Obituary Notice
An obituary was published
HAMPTON – Mary B. Merrill, 94, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Mary grew up in Tombstone and Bisbee, Arizona before attending the University of Arizona where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in music. She married Wendell "Wendy" in 1942 and then lived at many Army duty stations including Berlin, Germany before moving to Hampton in 1959.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell W. Merrill; daughter, Judith Merrill Koestring; and mother, Rinda M. Bradshaw. She is survived by her sons, Charles R. Merrill (Ruth), and James D. Merrill (Barbara); son-in-law, Al Koestring; grandchildren, Kimberly Collins, Jesse Merrill and Willow Todd; and 8 great-grandchildren. Services will be private.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.2
HAMPTON – Mary B. Merrill, 94, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Mary grew up in Tombstone and Bisbee, Arizona before attending the University of Arizona where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in music. She married Wendell "Wendy" in 1942 and then lived at many Army duty stations including Berlin, Germany before moving to Hampton in 1959.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell W. Merrill; daughter, Judith Merrill Koestring; and mother, Rinda M. Bradshaw. She is survived by her sons, Charles R. Merrill (Ruth), and James D. Merrill (Barbara); son-in-law, Al Koestring; grandchildren, Kimberly Collins, Jesse Merrill and Willow Todd; and 8 great-grandchildren. Services will be private.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.2
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Wendell Wright Merrill (8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 8 May 2026 20:05:26
Citations
Judith Lynn Merrill1
#60415, Deceased, (1944-2015)
- Sargent Lineage: Wendell10, Charles9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Wendell Wright Merrill (b. 14 October 1915, d. 21 May 2015)
- Mother: Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw (b. 3 July 1921, d. 19 July 2015)
Biography
- Judith Lynn Merrill was born on 29 January 1944 in Bisbee, Arizona.1
- She died on 14 February 2015 in Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 71.2,3
Family: Alvin Louis Koestring
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 8 May 2026 19:46:50
Citations
Charles Robert Merrill1
#60416, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Wendell10, Charles9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Wendell Wright Merrill (b. 14 October 1915, d. 21 May 2015)
- Mother: Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw (b. 3 July 1921, d. 19 July 2015)
Family: Ruth (née unknown) Merrill
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 8 May 2026 19:44:04
Citations
James Douglas Merrill1
#60417, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Wendell10, Charles9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Wendell Wright Merrill (b. 14 October 1915, d. 21 May 2015)
- Mother: Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw (b. 3 July 1921, d. 19 July 2015)
Family: Barbara (née unknown) Merrill
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 8 May 2026 19:45:03
Citations
Ruth (née unknown) Merrill1
#60418, Living
Pedigree Link
Family: Charles Robert Merrill
Other Information
- Last Edited: 8 May 2026 20:07:38
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Barbara (née unknown) Merrill1
#60419, Living
Pedigree Link
Family: James Douglas Merrill
Other Information
- Last Edited: 8 May 2026 20:07:31
Citations
Alvin Louis Koestring1,2
#60420, Living
Pedigree Link
Family: Judith Lynn Merrill (b. 29 January 1944, d. 14 February 2015)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Judith Lynn Merrill (9th cousin of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 8 May 2026 20:01:51
Citations
Edward Jose Casteneda1
#60421, Deceased, (1875-1942)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Edward Jose Casteneda was born on 7 March 1875 in Arizona Territory.2
- Edward married Nina Merrill, daughter of John Smith Merrill, Sr, and Esther Ann Eldredge, on 31 July 1902 in Tucson, Arizona.3Marriage announcement
- Edward Jose Casteneda was a manager of the Virginia Hotel.3
- He was buried in City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Arizona. Plot: Block 559, Lot 4, Grave 7.2
- He died on 6 June 1942 in Nogales, Arizona, at age 67.1
Family: Nina Merrill (b. July 1882, d. 19 December 1921)
- Gertrude Mary Castaneda (b. 13 April 1904, d. 14 May 1909)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Nina Merrill (7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 10 May 2026 09:52:58
Citations
Ruth Merrill Jones1
#60422, Deceased, (1921-)
- Sargent Lineage: Blanche Merrill9, Esther Ann Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Charles E Jones (b. 22 September 1898, d. 31 May 1960)
- Mother: Blanche Merrill (b. about July 1898, d. 1993)
Biography
- Ruth Merrill Jones was born on 12 December 1921 in Saint David, Arizona.1
- She appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 210 West StNogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, enumerated on 6 April 1940, in the household of her parents Charles E Jones and Blanche.2
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 10 May 2026 20:03:13
Citations
Esther Ann Busby
#60423, Deceased, (1842-1914)
- Sargent Lineage: Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Esther Ann Busby Ashby
1842-1914
1842-1914
Parents
- Father: Joseph A Busby (b. 5 November 1810, d. 22 November 1893)
- Mother: Ann Cady Eldredge (b. 9 March 1813, d. 13 April 1885)
Biography
- Esther Ann Busby was born on 15 May 1842 in Pleasant Garden, Indiana.1
- Esther married Richard Hammond Ashby on 20 December 1862 in Salt Lake City, Utah.2
- She died on 17 December 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah, at age 72.1
- She was buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plot: B_8_18.3
Family: Richard Hammond Ashby (b. 25 December 1836, d. 2 June 1909)
- Emma Esther Ashby+ (b. 7 September 1863, d. 9 December 1938)
- Maud Ashby (b. 15 April 1873, d. 7 August 1874)
- Willard Ashby (b. 17 September 1875, d. 24 May 1877)
- Joseph Mark Ashby (b. 22 December 1879, d. 13 April 1880)
- Arletta Carman Ashby (b. 1 October 1880, d. 25 January 1881)
Obituary Notice
An obituary was published
Esther Ann Ashby
ASHBY—At 1615 Major Avenue, December 17, 1311, Esther Ann Ashby, wife of the late Richard H. Ashby and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Busby, born May 15, 1842, in Indiana. Deceased came to Utah in 1818. Notice of funeral later.
-Salt Lake Tribune, December 18, 1914, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Services Held for Esther Ann Ashby
ASHBY -- Funeral services for Esther Ann Ashby, 72 years of age, will be held Sunday at 1:45 p.m. at the Farmers Ward Chapel. Friends are invited to attend and can call at the family residence, 1615 Major Avenue, on day of funeral, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment in city cemetery. Automoblile coriege.
-Salt Lake Telegram, Dec, 19, 1914, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Children:
Emma Esther Ashby
Ann Cady Ashby
Katy Mae Ashby
Richard Nathaniel Ashby
Maud Ashby
Wiliard Ashby
William Wallace Ashby
Joseph Mark Ashby
Clifford Ashby
Carlos Busby Ashby
Arletta Carman Ashby
Esther Ann Busby is the daughter of Cady Ann Eldredge and Joseph Busby. She married Richard Hammond Ashby December 20, 1862 in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Children not listed below: Cada Ann Ashby Saunders, Katy May Ashby Wright and Wallace Ashby.3
Other Information
- Relationship: 6th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 29 May 2026 22:39:08