Generations – Merritt Family Reunion

Generation 1 · The Roots

The Family Tree of Alberta Merritt

“How good and pleasant it is when family dwells together in unity.”

Psalm 133:1

The Monarchs

Alberta Truss Merritt & Chester Merritt

Alberta born August 4, 1901 · Parents of 7 children

Generation 2

The Seven Branches

Each of Alberta and Chester’s children began a family line. Choose a branch to explore the generations.

Clarence JR Merritt

Merritt Line

9 Children

Arthur Merritt

"Buddy" · Merritt

10 Children

Mellissa Merritt

Haynes / Barksdale

9 Children

Louise Merritt

Ridley / Smith

4 Children

Sudie Pearl Merritt

Edwards Line

10 Children

Mary Charlotte

Carr Line

1 Child

Adell Merritt

Alston / Kimbrough

10 Children

Branch 1 · Generation 2

Clarence JR Merritt & Leno Johnson

9 children · Grandchildren of Alberta & Chester

Generation 3 — Grandchildren

Lena Merritt 6 children

Generation 4 — Great-grandchildren

Shell Merritt b. Aug 6, 1968
Grady Merritt JR
Shaun Alston
Garriet Alston b. Jul 2, 1979
Jarieck Alston b. Jul 2, 1979
Cory Alston b. Sep 14, 1981

Mellisa Merritt 5 children

Generation 4

Ruby Stewart-Zollicoffer b. Nov 7, 1969
Brenda Carol Stewart-Robertson b. Feb 22, 1971
Bryon Paul Stewart b. Sep 28, 1973
Christopher Stewart b. Aug 3, 1977
Aris Markess Stewart b. Oct 10, 1987

Janice Merritt & Willie Lattimore 3 children

Generation 4

Tommy Dewayne Merritt
Michael Aaron Merritt b. Apr 28, 1975
Lyndell Merritt b. Dec 29, 1977

Doris Merritt & Mark Stribling 3 children

Generation 4

Larry Hughes b. Feb 2, 1973
Lakisha Hughes b. Nov 26, 1980
Dennesha Merritt b. Sep 21, 2007

Dorothy Merritt 2 children

Generation 4

Cedric Jamain Merritt b. Nov 2, 1982
Imani Steven Merritt b. Dec 5, 1985

Dwight Merritt 3 children

Generation 4

Anne Pearl Holman
Dwight JR Holman
Lonnie Lee Holman

Branch 2 · Generation 2

Arthur Merritt (Buddy) & Lillian Alston

Born Oct 20, 1920 · Died Jul 11, 2006 · 10 children

Generation 3 — Grandchildren

Lillie Ruth Hill 3 children

Generation 4

Marilynn Sue Merritt b. Apr 21, 1959
Tyrone Merritt b. Aug 29, 1959
Teresa Merritt b. Aug 29, 1962

Robert Merritt JR 6 children

Generation 4

Mary Ann Price b. Dec 31, 1968
Ricky Lamar Lattimore b. Nov 18, 1965
Joyce Merritt b. Mar 21, 1968
James Merritt b. Apr 22, 1975
Roger Merritt b. Apr 22, 1975
Chanel McKoy b. May 5, 1977

Stella Mae Lattimore & Cleo Lattimore 5 children

Generation 4

Sherron Denise Lattimore b. Sep 15, 1965
Becky Lattimore
Barbara Lynn Lattimore
Wonda Christine Lattimore
Cleo Demon Lattimore

Mary Netta Merritt 2 children

Generation 4

Chris Holman b. Jul 25, 1981
Andy Holman b. Oct 19, 1982

Janice Merritt 1 child

Generation 4

Brittey Merritt b. Feb 21, 1991

Ruby Nail Merritt 2 children

Generation 4

Angela Bailey b. Apr 8, 1990
Raven Nicole Rimmer b. Aug 13, 1995

James Arthur JR & Eva Merritt 3 children

Generation 4

James Arthur Merritt JR b. Feb 2, 1961
Clifford Lenard Merritt b. Sep 18, 1970
Kim Merritt b. Mar 11, 1979

Willie Estella Hughes & Fred Hughes 2 children

Generation 4

Lorene Merritt b. Feb 27, 1957
Eileen Merritt b. May 6, 1959

Branch 3 · Generation 2

Mellissa Merritt

Born Nov 11, 1954 · 9 children (Haynes & Barksdale lines)

Generation 3 — Grandchildren

Willie Haynes & Ruby Haynes 4 children

Generation 4

Willie Haynes JR
Danny Haynes
Loria Jean Haynes b. Sep 30, 1970
Anthony Haynes

Robert Earl & Helen Haynes 3 children

Generation 4

Dennis Earl Haynes b. Oct 2, 1964
Margaret Ann Haynes b. Oct 30, 1966
Mike Haynes

Lula Haynes 4 children

Generation 4

Ann Meeks
Kenny Meeks
Alando Meeks
Michael Meeks

Sammy Barksdale & Roma Barksdale 3 children

Generation 4

Stephanie Cork b. Oct 3, 1971
Eric Jemain Barksdale b. Aug 12, 1974
Eric Devontay b. Jun 13, 1992

Betty Joe Barksdale 4 children

Generation 4

Kathy Barksdale b. Mar 9, 1971
Cedric Barksdale b. Sep 15, 1985
Eric Barksdale b. May 15, 1980
Demtrice Barksdale b. Nov 25, 1986

Johnnie Flounce Haynes 4 children

Generation 4

Renee Barksdale b. Jan 20, 1970
Keysha Barksdale b. Dec 12, 1977
Sofia Dobb
Calvin Carter b. Oct 25, 1981

Branch 4 · Generation 2

Louise Merritt

4 children · Ridley & Smith lines

Generation 3 — Grandchildren

Branch 5 · Generation 2

Sudie Pearl Merritt & Pasco Edwards

Born May 25 · 10 children (Edwards line)

Generation 3 — Grandchildren

Mary Winters 1 child

Generation 4

Veronica Winters

Betty Joyce Edwards 1 child

Generation 4

Tasha L Edwards

Bobby Joyce Edwards 1 child

Generation 4

Bianca Hernandez

Patricia Ann Edwards 3 children

Generation 4

Adrain Edwards b. Dec 8, 1979
Jeremie Edwards b. Jan 22, 1985
Amiracle Edwards b. Feb 13, 2001

Regina Edwards 1 child

Generation 4

Laqutia Leshane Edwards

Antonio Edwards 3 children

Generation 4

Tory Edwards
Vasty Edwards
Andrae Edwards

Branch 6 · Generation 2

Mary Charlotte Carr & Tommy Jean Carr

Born Aug 16, 1942 · Carr line

Generation 3 — Grandchildren

Branch 7 · Generation 2

Adell Merritt & Waydell Alston

16 children · Alston, Kimbrough & Winter lines

Generation 3 — Grandchildren

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