Does anyone know of any Merritts (spelled Merrett, Marrett, and many other ways...) living in Blount County between 1870 and 1900. They started in central Alabama before moving to Blount and later on to Cullman. What I'd really like to find out is any information on a Wiley or Willie Merritt (spelled Merrett and Marrett, etc, etc.) living there. His age would be between 30 and 50 between 1870 and 1900. My theory is below: Wiley Merritt, born around 1780 to 1800 (location?) his son: John Merritt, born in 1814 in NC, for certain (not sure which county) and his son: Wiley Merritt, born around 1838 siblings of this younger Wiley (b. around 1838) are: Carolina b. 1841 NC Elizabeth b. 1843 NC Sarah b. 1845 NC John b. 1855 AL George b. 1858 AL I think they all moved to Montgomery right around 1845 and stayed there until at least 1864 near the end of the war. Then they moved to Blount and then Cullman. I would appreciate anything on a Wiley or Willie Merritt (any spelling....) as head of household or as living with other Merritts during this time. Thanks very much for your help, Sherry Sheridan