James MERCER
SAR Patriot #:
P-247882
The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: VA
Qualifying Service: Civil Service / Patriotic Service
DAR #: A213427
Birth: 26 Feb 1736 Marlborough / Stafford / VA
Death: 31 Oct 1793 Richmond / Henrico / VA
Qualifying Service Description:
- Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses (1762-75)
- Member of the Virginia Conventions (1774-76),
- Member of the committee of public safety (1775-76)
- In 1779, he was elected a member of the Continental Congress
- Judge of the General Court of Virginia (1779-89)
- Paid Specific Tax, Spotsylvania Co (1782)
Additional References:
- DAR RC#983073
- Auditor of Public Accounts, APA 640, Provision Law and Specific Tax Accounts, Bonds, and Correspondence, 1779-1790; 1797, Specific Tax List of Spotsylvania County, pg 12, Library of Virginia, Archives Division
Spouse: (1) XX XX; (2) Eleanor Dick;
Children: Lucinda; Mary; Charles;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
| Date Approved | Society | ACN | SAR Member Info | Lineage via Child | View Application Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-17 | PA | 49711 | John Eric Betton (184867) | Lucinda | ||
| 2012-09-17 | PA | 49712 | John Betton (184866) | Lucinda |
Location:
Richmond / Richmond City / VA / USA
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Marker Type:
Horizontal Headstone
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