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Edward Lee Mercer (1893 - 1974)

Edward Lee (Eddie) Mercer
Born in Baxley, Appling, Georgia, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 8 Oct 1920 [location unknown]
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Died at age 80 in Alma, Bacon, Georgia, United Statesmap
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Biography

CPL Eddie Mercer served in the United States Army in World War I
Service started: 17 Jul 1917
Unit(s): 17th Infantry Regt.
Service ended: 7 Feb 1919

Edward Lee Mercer was born on August 1, 1893, in Baxley, Appling, Georgia, United States, son of John Christopher Mercer (1865–1920) and Nancy Celeta Deen (1875–1915). [1] [2]

Eddie served in the US Army during World War I. His duty was with the 17th Infantry Regiment. [3] [4]

Eddie married Ziphia Ethel Murphy (born on November 21, 1904, in Appling County, Georgia, USA; daughter of John Henry Murphy and Nancy Jane (Peacock) Murphy) on 8 October 1920. [5] [6] [7]

Their children were:

  1. Nancy Beatrice Mercer (1923–2017)
  2. David William Mercer (1925–2004)
  3. Henry Lee Mercer (1928–1983)
  4. Pauline Luverna Mercer (1931–1998)
  5. Rufus Colquitt Mercer (1937–1993)

Eddie died on April 1, 1974, in Alma, Bacon, Georgia, aged 80. [8] He is buried in Big Creek Cemetery, Bacon County, Georgia. [9]

Sources

  1. ↑ United States Census, 1900
  2. ↑ United States Census, 1910
  3. ↑ Georgia, World War I, Statement of Service Cards, 1920-1929 Entry for Eddie Lee Mercer, 17 Jul 1917
  4. ↑ United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940 Entry for Eddie Lee Mercer, 7 Feb 1919
  5. ↑ United States Census, 1930
  6. ↑ United States Census, 1940
  7. ↑ United States Census, 1950
  8. ↑ Georgia Death Index, 1933-1998 Eddie L Mercer, 01 Apr 1974, citing Laurens, Georgia, certificate number 008280, Georgia Health Department
  9. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #67011574

See also:

  • Source: Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Ancestry Family Tree Ancestry Profile




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