Zella Norman Carhart (11251) was born 10 Apr 1843 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States.
1855 - New York State Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (with parents)
Zella married John S. Newton (11258) in 1862. John was born in 1840 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States to Lewis Lorain and Amanda E. (Terry) Newton.
John served in the military during the Civil War. He enlisted 14 Dec 1861 with Company I, 90th Regiment, New York Infantry and was a 2nd Lieutenant. He died at the age of 21 on 13 Sep 1862 in Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States. He was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery (Section 16, Site 14), Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, United States [Find A Grave Memorial #12464590].
1865 - New York State Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (living with her parents)
Zella married second Andrew Mercer (11264) on 30 Apr 1866 at the Third Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States. Andrew was born 23 Jun 1834 or 23 Jun 1835 in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland to William and Elizabeth (Ferguson) Mercer Sr.
Zella and Andrew had the following children:
- Jane Mercer (11270) - born about 1870 in Kings County, New York, United States.
- Howard William Mercer (11265) - born Jan 1873 in Kings County, New York, United States. He died at the age of 82 in 1955.
- Elizabeth Corinne "Mouse" Mercer (11266) - born in 1875 in Kings County, New York, United States. She died at the age of 93 in 1968.
- Mabel Louise Mercer (11267) - born Nov 1878 in New York, United States. She died at the age of 72 in 1950.
- Winfield Roy Mercer (11268) - born May 1881 in New York, United States. He died at the age of 91 in 1972.
- Georgianna B. Mercer (11269) - born in 1883. She died at the age of 89 in 1972.
1875 - New York State Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: travelling agent)
1880 - US Federal Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Steam Heater)
1886 - Residence - 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: vice-president, 137 Centre, New York City, New York) (Source: 1886 New York, New York City Directory)
1900 - US Federal Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Manufacturer, steam heating appliance)
1905 - New York State Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Boilers)
1910 - US Federal Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Vice-president, Boilers)
1880 - US Federal Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Steam Heater)
1886 - Residence - 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: vice-president, 137 Centre, New York City, New York) (Source: 1886 New York, New York City Directory)
1900 - US Federal Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Manufacturer, steam heating appliance)
1905 - New York State Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Boilers)
1910 - US Federal Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Vice-president, Boilers)
Zella died at the age of 71 on 1 Jul 1914 in Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States. She was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery (Lot 26281, Section 165, Grave 5 & 6), Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States [Find A Grave Memorial #136102400]. Notice of Zella's death was published 3 Jul 1914 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Page 18, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States:
MERCER--Suddenly, on Wednesday, July 1, 1914, at Atlantic Highlands, N. J., ZELLA CARHART, wife of Andrew Mercer. Funeral services at her late residence, 649 St. Mark's av, Friday evening, July 3, at 8 o'clock. Interment private.
Andrew died at the age of 83 on 30 Sep 1917 at 649 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States. He was buried 3 Oct 1917 in Green-Wood Cemetery (Lot 26281, Section 165, Grave 4 & 5), Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States [Find A Grave Memorial #136100859]. Andrew wrote his will on 23 Dec 1914 in New York City, New York. His estate was probated on 5 Oct 1917 in the Surrogate's Court, Kings County, New York, United States.