Benjamin Merrit 1794 born in NC died 1877 Brewton, Al married Susan Coleman daughter of James Coleman and Mary Thames born in Louisian approx. 1770's. Benjamin Merrit & Susan Coleman Children: Margaret Jane Merrit 1838 married Joshua S. Hammac born 1832 There children are as follows: Susanna 1865, Jesse manuel 1867, George W. 1869, Ellen S. 1876, Mary 1852, Martha Elizabeth 1862, Joshua S. Hammac III 1863, John H. 1872, henry J. 1874 and M.J. 1879 (Not in Order) Looking for any information on the Merrit, Coleman and Thames Surnames for NC, Al and Louisiana. Thanks for everyone patience with all these long posts. Lorie Harrell QSCV@twave.net