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Looking for info on the MERCER family. Richard b.1838 in Lytham, Lancashire son of James MERCER 1800-1873,Lytham (grandson of John Mercer and Ann Unknown)and Margaret (Peggy)CROOKALL 1802-1867,Lytham (daughter of Thomas CROOKALL and Betty WHITESIDE. I have a great deal on Richard's wife Sarah OVEREND b. 1834 Lower Heysham,Lancashire (daughter of William OVEREND and Elizabeth ATKINSON)who married and lived in Lancaster, Lancashire, England area and then moved to Canada in the to 1880s. Their children William, James, Elizabeth (already married to William Ward Dec. 25, 1881)also immigrated. They lived in Medonte Twp. Simcoe Cty. Ont.Daughter Margaret married William Parkinson in 1891 and may have stayed in Lancaster. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Other names in the paternal tree are WALKER from Somerset; GOSS from London, Eng.; HARTLEY Lancs.; CLARK, Northowrama,Yorkshire; ROBERTSHAY, Yks. et al.

Family Photos

• Joseph and Susannah Goss Overend (2 KB)
  Although I would love to have a picture of my great grandmother, I do not,but this is her sister Susannah. They were married the same day at St. George's Anglican Church, Fairvalley, Medonte, Simcoe, Ontario.
• Carol Mercer and son James Robert Ingram (17 KB)
  The reason I spend so much time researching the records so that my son will know his roots. As an adopted child I can tell all they are very precious and thanks To Donald Mercer and Ethel Hawkins Mercer I have very strong one. I am very proud to call them my Mom and Dad.

Family Tree Maker Reports and Trees

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Related Links

• OVEREND FAMILY PAGE
• Moon/Walker Connection