John Mercer (1862–1863)
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- Born
- 1862
- Died
- 1863
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- Names in Stone
When was John Mercer born? 1862.
When did John Mercer die? 1863.
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John Mercer (1862–1863) was born in 1862, and died in 1863, at about age 1. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1863 · age 1 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
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When was John Mercer born?
John Mercer was born in 1862.
When did John Mercer die?
John Mercer died in 1863.
How old was John Mercer at the time of death?
John Mercer was about 1 years old.
Where is John Mercer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Mercer was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Mercer died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Mercer's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 1).
How many people named John Mercer are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Mercer are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1862
Death
1863
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AncestryData, "John Mercer (1862–1863)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-mercer-1862-1863-e45ad4a3/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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