James Thomas MERRITT birth 1826 Mumfordville, Hart-Grayson, KY death about 1907 married Apr.5, 1886 Sarah HOUTCHINS other wives: MCCOVENS??? His father: James Bradley MERRITT His mother LODGSTON Sarah HOUTCHINS Her father: William Nelson HOUTCHENS Her mother: Elizabeth BRITT married 1806 Not sure what marriage children are from. There may be more children, he is said to have had 17 sons and 4 or 5 wives 1. James Orchard male 2. Henry King male birth Mar.23, 1873 Dundee, Ohio Co, KY death Feb.8, 1949 Whitesville, Dav. Co, KY married about 1895 Hallie Dee WHEELER both buried Kates Cem Dav. KY 3. Stamper L. male 4. John male 5. Joseph "Joe" male 6. Lenord male death 1980 wife Sadie