This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Merritt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BAC.2ACE/1377 Message Board Post: I need to find a living Merritt who descends from any of the three John Merritts who lived in Amherst County, Virginia, circa 1766-1845. Prefer folks with a paper trail back to them, or at least a good reason to think they descend from them. This could include almost any Merritt with roots in Lynchburg VA, Bedford Co VA, Botetourt Co, and Appomattox Co VA, as well as any from Amherst Co. The eldest John had children with families in all these areas. Please contact me with questions, or if you are one, or know one! Mike Merritt – [email protected]