Rev. William T. Mercer

Brief Life History of William T.

When Rev. William T. Mercer was born on 22 March 1696, in New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, his father, Rev Thomas J Mercer, was 38 and his mother, Anna Raite, was 32. He married Lady Anne Munro on 18 June 1723, in England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 4 daughters. In 1720, his occupation is listed as minister of the parish of pitsligo in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. He died on 28 August 1767, in Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at the age of 71, and was buried in Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Family Time Line

Rev. William T. Mercer
1696–1767
Lady Anne Munro
1700–1768
Marriage: 18 June 1723
Eleanor or Helen Mercer
1718–
Abraham Mercer
about 1730–1812
Jonathan Mercer
1705–
Dr. William Mercer
1715–1770
Margaret Mercer
1724–
Brigadier General Hugh Mercer M.D.
1726–1777
Catharine Elizabeth Mercer
1735–1810
Isabel Mercer
1735–
Samuel Mercer
1740–1819
Joseph Mercer
1740–1827

Sources (10)

  • Wm. Mercer, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • William Mercer, "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910"
  • Mercer, "Find A Grave Index"

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Name Meaning

English and Catalan: occupational name for a merchant, from Old French mercier, merchier (see Mercier ). In Middle English the term was applied particularly to someone who dealt in textiles, especially the more costly and luxurious fabrics such as silks, satin, and velvet.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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