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From: Brenda Shelton <>
Subject: [NJHUNTER] Merrill, Smith, Stout
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 20:06:10 -0400
In-Reply-To: <200210260601.g9Q61n8r007901@lists2.rootsweb.com>

I am seeking proof that Benjamin and William Merrill, born about 1730 in
Hopewell, NJ and died in Rowan Co., NC in 1771 (Benjamin) and 1782
(William) - both courtesy of the British - were the sons of Penelope
Stout, daughter of James Stout. I believe that Penelope was first the wife
of a Mr. Jewell and then married William Merrill, but I do not have the
proof. I also am seeking proof that Jemima Smith, wife of Benjamin Merrill,
was the daughter of Anne Mershon and the granddaughter of Sarah Stout,
daughter of Jonathan Stout and Anne Bollen. William and Benjamin are both
my 6th great grandfathers. I know that Jemima Smith's father was Andrew
Smith and that he mentions her and her children that she had with Benjamin
Merrill in his will, but have not been able to prove the other
relationships. I live in Georgia and would love to hear from others
researching these family lines.

Brenda Roberts Shelton

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