After William's death Catharine married Alexander Washington Ward. It appears they had twin sons, Edward and Thomas Ward in 1871. By 1880, she is divorced and the boys are enumerated with the Merrick surname. Her mother Harriet Freeman is also in the household. I have not found Edward after the 1880 census, but Thomas continued using the Merrick surname throughout his life.
I have not found a burial for Catharine in Lawrence or Dade County, perhaps she was buried in an unmarked grave in the family graveyard near William, Arena, and grandson William Kirk Masters.
After William's death Catharine married Alexander Washington Ward. It appears they had twin sons, Edward and Thomas Ward in 1871. By 1880, she is divorced and the boys are enumerated with the Merrick surname. Her mother Harriet Freeman is also in the household. I have not found Edward after the 1880 census, but Thomas continued using the Merrick surname throughout his life.
I have not found a burial for Catharine in Lawrence or Dade County, perhaps she was buried in an unmarked grave in the family graveyard near William, Arena, and grandson William Kirk Masters.
Family Members
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Sarah Ann Merrick Nowell
1830–1877
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Molten Dickson Merrick
1833–1902
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Cordelia Merrick Stapp
1839–1929
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Sibba Wells "Sibby" Merrick
1840–1931
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James Dewitt Merrick
1841–1925
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Henrietta Belle "Rittie" Merrick
1843–1931
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John Travis Merrick
1846–1930
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Martin Hawkins Merrick
1849–1924
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Mary Jorlee Merrick Renfro
1850–1908
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