Biography of William F. Mercer
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1033
WILLIAM F. MERCER, druggist, Mt. Sterling, was born February 27, 1847 in Ross County, Ohio. He is a son of James M. Mercer, who served in the war of the late rebellion, and died of hemorrhage on the James River, Virginia, in December, 1864, and Elizabeth Mercer, who still resides in Ross County. The earlier portion of his youth was spent in Bainbridge, Ross county, where he received a liberal English education. In May, 1862, he enlisted as a private in the Mississippi Squadron, Federal service, and served for a period of four months. On September 29, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Van Buskirk, daughter of Peter and Rebecca Van Buskirk. They have one daughter–Belle, born January 25, 1878. Since 1864, Mr. Mercer has been engaged more or less in different branches of trades. In March, 1882, as senior member, he formed a copartnership in the drug business with W. A. Basore, of Mt. Sterling, under the firm title W. F. Mercer & Co. Our subject has been moderately successful in business. He is a clever and agreeable gentleman, and a good salesman. He has established for himself a reliable business, and is a member of the Christian Church.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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