Elsie Mae (Bruton) Mercer (1914 - 2005)

Born 15 Mar 1914 in Detroit, Red River, Texas, United States

Wife of Clark J Mercer — married 18 Jun 1932 in Johnson, Texas, United States

Died 20 May 2005 at age 91 in Texas, United States

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Biography

Elsie Mae Bruton was born on March 15, 1914 in Detroit, Red River, Texas, United States.

In 1930, Elsie (16) was living in household of Samuel D Bruton (42) in Godley, Johnson with Samuel D Bruton (42), Stella I Bruton (34), Elsie M Bruton (16), T Perry Bruton (13), and John D Bruton (8). ^[1]

Elsie (18) married Clark J Mercer (18) (born on October 21, 1913 in Godley, Johnson; son of [father] and [mother]) on June 18, 1932 in Johnson.^{[2] [3]}

Elsie died on May 20, 2005 in Texas, aged 91. She is commemorated at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.^[4]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Samuel D Bruton
• Stella I Bruton
• T Perry Bruton
• John D Bruton

Sources

1. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 85; Digital film/folder number: 004955221; FHL microfilm: 2342099; Image number: 75; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03712-8
   FamilySearch Record: CS4D-DMM (accessed 20 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R8C-PSK
   Elsie M Bruton (16), single daughter, in household of Samuel D Bruton (42) in Godley, Johnson, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Samuel D Bruton	M	White	42	Married	Head		Texas
   Stella I Bruton	F	White	34	Married	Wife		Texas
   Elsie M Bruton	F	White	16	Single	Daughter		Texas
   T Perry Bruton	M	White	13	Single	Son		Texas
   John D Bruton	M	White	8	Single	Son		Texas

2. ↑ Marriage: "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965"
   citing Page: 221; Digital film/folder number: 004820408; FHL microfilm: 001433141; Image number: 805
   FamilySearch Record: QV14-B9H1 (accessed 20 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GP3Z-9VWV
   Elsie Bruton marriage to Clark Mercer on 18 Jun 1932 in Johnson, Texas, United States.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977"
   citing Page: 221; Digital film/folder number: 004820408; FHL microfilm: 001020034; Image number: 805
   FamilySearch Record: QK8Y-6PZ1 (accessed 20 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GP3Z-9VWV
   Elsie Bruton marriage to Clark Mercer on 18 Jun 1932 in Johnson, Texas, United States.
4. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133951974/elsie-mae-mercer: accessed), memorial page for Elsie Mae Bruton Mercer (15 Mar 1914–20 May 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 133951974, citing Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Beckie Saar Leone (contributor 47783924).

See also:

• Birth of son Jack Briton Mercer:

"Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004013145; FHL microfilm: 1428467; Record number: 1433; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: F6PF-NFX (accessed 20 January 2024)
Jack Briton Mercer born to Elsie Briton on 27 Feb 1935 in Johnson, Texas, United States.

• Birth of son Jack Bruton Mercer:

"Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997"
citing Texas Department of State Health Services
FamilySearch Record: V87X-23K (accessed 20 January 2024)
Jack Bruton Mercer born to Elsie Bruton on 27 Feb 1935 in Johnson, Texas.

• Birth of son Jack Bruton Mercer:

"Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004786551; FHL microfilm: 2283838; Image number: 3426; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: C06245-3
FamilySearch Record: VXGJ-8DH (accessed 20 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9GXS-91K2
Jack Bruton Mercer born to Elsie Bruton on 27 Feb 1935 in Godley, Johnson, Texas, United States.

• Birth of son Jerry Dean Mercer:

"Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997"
citing Texas Department of State Health Services
FamilySearch Record: VDDF-K26 (accessed 20 January 2024)
Jerry Dean Mercer born to Elsie Mae Bruton on 24 Nov 1936 in Brown, Texas.

• Obituary:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101459870; FHL microfilm: 101459870; Image number: 2
FamilySearch Record: QK28-597M (accessed 20 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSMW-NCVN-8
Name: Elsie Mae Mercer Bruton; Obituary Date: 22 May 2005; Obituary Place: Texas, United States; Birth Date: 15 Mar 1914; Birth Place: Detroit, Red River County; Death Date: 20 May 2005; Age: 91; Source Newspaper: Fort Worth Star-Telegram; System Of Record: SLS.

• Obituary:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Fort Worth Star-Telegram, born-digital text
FamilySearch Record: QK2G-PB34 (accessed 20 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSMW-NC69-C Image number 00005
Name: Elsie Mae Mercer; Obituary Date: 23 May 2005; Obituary Place: Texas, United States; Birth Date: about 1914; Death Date: 20 May 2005; Age: 91; Is Principal: True; Source Newspaper: Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Event Type: Obituary.