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Gedeon Merlet

Born 1624, Roucy, Champagne, France

Died Feb 1683, Mansfield, New Jersey

Fled the religious persecution in France, moving to the Leyden in the province of Zuid in the Netherlands.

According to his marriage record, Gedeon moved from Gouda in the Netherlands to Leiden during the month of Devember 1643.

Married Marguerite Martijn 21 Aug 1644 in the Walloon Church, Leiden, Netherlands.

Moved to Mannheim, Palatinate, Germany in about 1650, remaining there until their emigration to America.

Emigrated to New Amsterdam (New York) with his wife, four sons, his uncle Philip Merlet, and his wife’s cousin Jeanne Martijn, aboard the ship “De Purmerlander Kerck” on 12 October 1662.

Shortly thereafter, on 19 March 1663, Gideon, along with a number of other emigrants, petitioned the General and Council of New Netherlands for “grants of land and seed grain, with provisions for six months.” Gideon subsequently received a grant of land on Staten Island, and it is there that he and his family settled.

Occupied as a carpenter between 1625 and 1675.

Appointed constable of Staten Island in 1671 by Governor Francis Lovelace, and on 2/14/1674, he was appointed a magistrate by Governor Coive.

Later married a Mary Taylor??

Nicknamed “La Plante”

Died at Piscataway, NJ, after 11/1/1675 (when he received a land patent in Staten Island and at the mouth of the Fresh Kill), and prior to 3/20/1684 (when his sons listed the land as inherited)

Before 1643 he was from Gouda, from where he fled (he was a Huguenot) In 1643 joined the church in Leide (Leyden), Holland, where Anabaptists took him in. He was married there and his first three children were born there. Moved to Mannheim (Germany) in the 1650’s, where two more sons were born. Moved back to Holland between 1658 and 1662, and then moved to New Amsterdam (New York City) in 1662.

Married 6 (or 21?) August 1644 in Leyden, Holland, where he was a carpenter living in Sand Street. Best man was Phillippe Merlet (an uncle).

Father to Josue or Josias (bap. 9/17/1645, Leyden, m. Sarah Peatt Aliar Leflure, d. 1710, Woodbridge, NJ), Marie (bap. 11/11/1646, Leyden, died prior to 1662), Esechias (bap. 7/26/1648, Mannheim, died prior to 1662), Poulus Merle or Paul (b. 1653/4?, m. Jeanne Mereau, see this site, some sites claim Paul is also Esechias, but ocean passage record belies this?), Abraham Marlatt (bap. 2/7/1656, Mannheim, d. 1714, m. Elizabeth), Jean Pierre (John Peter, bap. 5/2/1658, q.v.), Anne (b. New Amsterdam [New York], died 8/25/1681, New York, drowned with a friend Mary Marshall, after a canoe overturned in Hellsgate on the East River).

Descendants also known as Marlatt, Marlette, Marlott, Merlette, etc. The name of Merlet (originally Marle or a diminutive or Merle or its diminutive) came to be pronounced “MAR-LETT” by the English-speaking neighbors of Gedeon Merlet or Marlett of Staten Island and New Jersey. The connection between the two names MARLE and MERLE, and later Marlett, Marlatt, and Mellott, can be traced back to French language and custom. For example, the arms of the MARLOT family of Champagne show three “MERLETTES” (martlets). Thus the merlette was the symbol in battle for the family named Marlot.

The French suffixes frequently changed to suggest a certain branch of the family. Both names may have been used interchangeably, but the English would definitely have prounced the spelling Merlet as MAR-LETT. I believe this is why so many of Gedeon’s descendants maintained that spelling. John Peter, evidently, dropped the “r” and was frequently referred to as John Peterson Melot, Mellat, or Mallat. Theodore’s 1694 baptismal record shows the spelling MELOT, which became Mellott among his son John Mellott’s descendants, mainly in Pennsylvania. Theodore himself signed his name MALOT, whereas most of his second wife’s (Catherine de la Chaumette or Delashmutt) children carried on the Malott spelling.

Gedeon Merlet was one of many Huguenots who found freedom from religious persecution in Holland during the first half of the 17th century. Under the promise of lands and aid in getting started in the New World, he with some twenty-nine other refugees came over to the New Netherlands in October, 1662, on the ship “Purmerland Church.” With him were his wife Marguerite Martin and four minor sons, namely Joshua, born 1647; Paul, born 1654; John, born 1656; and Abraham, born 1658.

Early in the year following his arrival, 1663, Gedeon Merlet, with six other Huguenot immigrants, joined in a petition to the Director General and the Council of New Netherlands for grants of suitable land, provision for temporary subsistence, and seed grain so that, as they stated, “the supplicants may exert their industry and zeal without obstruction in the cultivation of the land, not only for their personal benefit, but also for the welfare and good of the whole country. They also promised ultimately to fully repay the Council for such advances. This petition, the original of which is now on file in the state archives at Albany, was approved, and in the instance of Gedeon Merlet resulted in the assignment of land to himself and his sons in Staten Island, much of it in the vicinity and possibly covering the site of this church edifice. Here he lived the balance of his life, and his children grew to manhood.”

The fragments of the history of this period which have come down to us, in addition to records of land purchase and and transfers, indicate that Gedeon Merlet, during the first British occupancy of New Netherlands, was appointed by Governor Francis Lovelace as a constable in Staten Island (April 20, 1671). A little later, under the very brief re-occupancy of the Colony by the Dutch, he was appointed by Governor Colve as a magistrate (February 14, 1674). We have no record of his death, which must have occurred prior to 1683, as indicated by the inheritance and division of his land.

Information from this site.

Descendants of David Malott (1777 – 1870)

Descendants of David Malott (1777 – 1870)

  1. David1Malott was born on 14 August 1777 in Washington, Maryland. He married Rebecca Melot, daughter of John Malott and Elizabeth Wilson, on 29 January 1812 in Clermont County, Ohio. He lived in 1838 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 14 March 1870 in Clermont County, Ohio, at age 92. He was buried on 16 March 1870 in Williamsburg Cemetery, Clermont County, Ohio.
  2. Joseph S.2Malott was born circa 1813 in Clermont County, Ohio. He married Matilda Duckett on 3 January 1833 in Clermont County, Ohio. He married Hannah Leonard on 19 May 1836 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 8 March 1851. A recently obtained copy of the will of John Leonard names the children of Joseph and Hannah Leonard Malott as heirs at law of John Leonard . This same John Leonard would also be the father of Susan T Leonard Malott , wife of John Malott of Brown Co Ohio .
  3. John3Malott was born on 17 July 1844 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Mary E. Keethler on 30 December 1880 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 22 October 1917 at age 73.
  4. Laura3Malott was also known as Lora. She was born on 17 March 1850 in Green Township, Brown County, Ohio. She married Benjamin F. Malott, son of Theodore Malott and Sarah Sly, circa 1867 in Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio. She died on 7 June 1909 at age 59. She was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  5. a)(–?–)4Mallott was born on 21 August 1867 in Brown County, Ohio.
  6. b)Martha J.4Malott was born in 1867 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880 in  She married (–?–) Hill. She died in 1896. She was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.

(1) Larrece W.5 Hill was born in December 1887 in Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.

(2) Mable5 Hill was born in February 1891 in Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.

(3) Rocor5 Hill was born in June 1893 in Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.

  1. c)John A.4Malott was born on 16 December 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Cora Blanche Malott circa 1896 in  He died on 3 May 1932 at age 61. He was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.

(1) V.5 Malott was born in February 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.

  1. d)Sarah S.4Malott was born on 10 March 1872 in Brown County, Ohio.
  2. e)Joseph T.4Malott was born on 28 July 1875 in Green Township, Brown County, Ohio.
  3. Oliver3Malott was a wagonmaker. He was born on 7 June 1837 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Margaret E. Kennett in 1857 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 1 March 1911 at age 73. He was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  4. a)Ada4Malott was also known as  She was born circa 1865 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880 in Ohio.
  5. b)Francis4Malott was born on 4 December 1861 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in  He married Syrenia Caroline Dunn circa 1885. He died on 9 October 1938 at age 76. He was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.

(1) Estel R.5 Malott was born on 3 November 1885 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 15 February 1967 in Sardenia, Brown County, Ohio, at age 81. He was buried in Sardenia Cemetery, Brown County, Ohio.

(2) Ira M.5 Malott was born on 5 March 1898 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 13 January 1975 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 76.

  1. c)Chilton W.4Malott was also known as Chill Malott. He was born on 4 November 1868 in  He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 18 January 1951 at age 82. He was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  2. d)Joseph S.4Malott was born on 2 April 1870 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 4 March 1947 in Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio, at age 76. He was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  3. e)Jane4Malott was born in 1873 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880 in
  4. f)Hester4Malott was born on 2 November 1874 in Brown County, Ohio.
  5. g)Myrtie B.4Malott was also known as Murtie B. Malott. She was born on 16 June 1876 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio. She died on 21 March 1901 at age 24. She was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  6. h) Otis4Malott was born in November 1878 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Ohio.
  7. i)Rita4Malott was born on 27 October 1880 in  She died on 18 February 1883 in Ohio at age 2. She was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  8. j)Reider4Malott was born on 30 November 1881 in Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio. He died on 13 March 1883 in Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio, at age 1.
  9. Savilla3Malott was also known as Civilla. She was born on 16 January 1840 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1850 in Brown County, Ohio. She married Morris Stoufer on 25 January 1859. She married Benjamin Waits. She died on 10 June 1909 at age 69.
  10. a)George W.4Waits was born in 1859 in  He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  11. b)Laura B.4Waits was born in 1862 in  She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  12. c)Frank4Waits was born in 1864 in  He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  13. d)Elizabeth4Waits was born in 1867 in  She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  14. e)(–?–)4Waits was born in October 1869 in Brown County, Ohio.
  15. f)Hannah4Waits was born in 1870 in  She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  16. g)Rosa4Waits was born in 1876 in  She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  17. h) L.4Stoufer was born in March 1860 in Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio.
  18. Francis H.3Malott was born on 14 February 1842 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Minerva J. Smallwood, daughter of John R. Smallwood and Sarah Ann (–?–), on 24 December 1863 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Louisa Noftsger on 19 September 1869 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Sarah Ann Smallwood on 1 July 1877 in Brown County, Ohio. His estate was probated on 12 September 1877 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Eliza (–?–) in 1880. He Guardianship bond for children of Louisa after her death on 19 October 1898 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 4 May 1907 at age 65.
  19. a)Marcellus4Malott was born on 17 August 1865 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Clara Binkley in 1882 in Clermont County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Clermont County, Ohio. He died on 25 January 1940 at age 74. He was buried in Williamsburg Cemetery, Clermont County, Ohio.

(1) Eva5 Malott was born in June 1893 in Clermont County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Clermont County, Ohio.

(2) Georgia5 Malott was born in June 1895 in Clermont County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Clermont County, Ohio.

(3) Lucinda5 Malott was born in August 1897 in Clermont County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Clermont County, Ohio.

(4) Howard5 Malott was born in March 1899 in Clermont County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Clermont County, Ohio.

  1. b)Eva4Malott was born in 1866 in  She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  2. c)Hannah Izola4Malott was born on 10 December 1867 in Brown County, Ohio. She married Samuel Henry Pearce on 2 December 1885 in Brown County, Ohio. She married (–?–) Shaw. She died on 29 September 1939 at age 71.
  3. d)Charles4Malott was born in 1873 in  He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  4. e)James W.4Malott was born in September 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Belle Sweet in 1894. He died in 1943. He was buried in Williamsburg Cemetery, Clermont County, Ohio.

(1) Edna5 Malott was born in June 1895 in Clermont County, Ohio.

(2) Charles5 Malott was born on 7 June 1898 in Batavia Township, Clermont County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Clermont County, Ohio. He died on 5 January 1965 in Batavia Township, Clermont County, Ohio, at age 66. He was buried in Williamsburg Cemetery, Clermont County, Ohio.

  1. f)Mary4Malott was born circa 1872 in Brown County, Ohio.
  2. g)Clarence4Malott was born on 25 December 1874 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Katherine Wirth on 7 January 1900. He died on 30 April 1949 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, at age 74. He was buried in Laurel Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
  3. h)Martha J.4Malott was born circa 1878.
  4. i)(–?–)4Malott was born in May 1880 in Clermont County, Ohio.
  5. j)Frank W.4Malott was born in 1882 in Clermont County, Ohio.
  6. k)Allie4Malott was born on 1 March 1883 in Clermont County, Ohio.
  7. l)Thomas Benton4Malott was born on 22 January 1888 in Clermont County, Ohio. He married Helen Madden. He died on 19 May 1970 in Blue Ash, Hamilton County, Ohio, at age 82. He was buried in Masonic Cemetery, Lynchburg, Ohio.
  8. Iredell3Malott was born in 1848 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1850 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Ann Eliza Smallwood on 12 April 1867 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Hester M. Walters on 27 June 1875 in Brown County, Ohio.
  9. a)Ora E.4Malott was born circa 1877 in Brown County, Ohio.
  10. b)Jennie4Malott was born circa 1878 in Brown County, Ohio.
  11. Hiram2Malott was born on 25 July 1814 in Clermont County, Ohio. He married Matilda Smith on 21 June 1838 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Mary A. Lane on 10 October 1844 in Brown, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1850 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 27 January 1897 in Brown County, Ohio, at age 82. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  12. Lorenzo Dow3Malott was born on 21 April 1839 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He married Margaret Waits circa 1861. He died on 8 May 1881 at age 42. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  13. a)Mary Louella4Malott was born in 1862 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. She married (–?–) Weeks.
  14. b)Martha L.4Malott was born in 1864 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. She married (–?–) Abger.
  15. c)Matilda D.4Malott was also known as Tilla D. She was born in 1869 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. She married (–?–) Atwood.
  16. d)Alice Ora4Malott was born on 5 June 1869 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880 in  She married (–?–) Ritter.
  17. e)James B.4Malott was born on 18 March 1871 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in
  18. f)(–?–)4Malott was born on 5 January 1873 in  He died on 5 January 1873. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  19. g)Bessie Willanna4Malott was born on 25 April 1873 in Brown County, Ohio.
  20. h)Ida Jane4Malott was born in 1876 in  She appeared on the census of 1880 in Ohio.
  21. i)(–?–)4Malott Infant was born on 5 January 1878 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 5 January 1878 in Brown County, Ohio. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  22. j)Howard4Malott was born in March 1879 in  He appeared on the census of 1880 in Ohio.
  23. k)Lizzie4Malott There is a problem with with information. She was born in 1889, long after her father had died? She was born in April 1889 in
  24. Alva Coats3Malott was born on 31 December 1840 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Abigail Rardin Wilson circa 1866. He died on 20 December 1928 at age 87. He was buried in Williamsburg Cemetery, Clermont County, Ohio.
  25. a)Ora Lee4Malott was born on 27 December 1866 in  He appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Ella J. Hagerman circa 1891 in Ohio. He died on 8 June 1947 at age 80. He was buried in Woodside Cemetery, Butler County, Ohio.

(1) D. C.5 Malott was born in March 1892 in Ohio.

(2) Oscar C.5 Malott was born on 11 November 1894 in Ohio. He died on 9 February 1961 in Dayton, Green County, Ohio, at age 66. He was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Dayton, Green County, Ohio.

  1. b)John Elery4Malott was born on 29 March 1869 in  He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Mary A. (–?–) in 1882. He died on 21 October 1942 at age 73. He was buried in Williamsburg Cemetery, Clermont County, Ohio.

(1) Clarence G.5 Malott was born in October 1892 in Ohio. He died on 10 November 1918 in France at age 26.

(2) (–?–)5 Malott was born after 1892 in Ohio. He/she died before 1900 in Ohio.

(3) Agnes E.5 Malott was born in August 1898 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio. She married (–?–) Chaney.

  1. c)Mary Isabel4Malott was also known as  She was born on 5 December 1870 in Brown County, Ohio.
  2. d)Emma Jane4Malott was born on 12 August 1872 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  3. e)Benjamin Franklin Dyer4Malott was born on 9 July 1874 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Jennie (–?–).

(1) Dow5 Malott was born in February 1899 in Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.

  1. f)Adda May4Malott was also known as  She was born on 22 June 1876 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  2. g)Rose Pearl4Malott was born on 27 December 1877 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio. She married Frank Cleveland Taylor, son of Robert Hilgrove Taylor and Sarah Livina Slater, on 11 July 1910 in Brown County, Ohio. She died on 24 August 1938 in Brown County, Ohio, at age 60.

(1) (–?–)5 Taylor was born circa 1911.

(2) (–?–)5 Taylor was born circa 1912.

  1. h)Arthur Hamer4Malott was born on 17 February 1880 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Laura Belle Ransom. He died on 15 June 1958 in Ohio at age 78. He was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  2. Orville L.3Malott was born on 6 March 1843 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio.
  3. William Augustus3Malott was born on 8 August 1846 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He died on 18 September 1848 in Ohio at age 2. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  4. Ann Eliza3Malott was born on 6 March 1849 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1850 in Brown County, Ohio. She married John Neukirk.
  5. a)William E.4Neukirk was born in 1870 in  He appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  6. b)Lulu4Neukirk was born in 1873 in  She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  7. c)Flora Belle4Neukirk was born on 18 November 1875 in Brown, Brown County, Ohio.
  8. d)Mary4Neukirk was born in 1877 in  She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  9. Mary Louisa3Malott was also known as Louisa. She was born on 7 April 1855 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. She married Granville A. Waits, son of Stephen Waits and Anna D. Smallwood, circa 1875. She died on 16 March 1892 in Ohio at age 36.
  10. Frederic A.3Malott was born on 24 April 1858 in Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 21 November 1926 at age 68. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  11. Henry B.3Malott was born on 20 July 1862 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Mary Lukemeyer circa 1885 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 4 May 1950 in Butler, Ohio, at age 87.
  12. a)Hattie4Malott was born in March 1886 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  13. b)Ellery4Malott was born in March 1889 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  14. c)Hiram4Malott was born in April 1894 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  15. d)Fannie4Malott was born in January 1896 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  16. e)Joseph4Malott was born in April 1899 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  17. Elizabeth R.3Malott also went by the name of Lizzie. She was born on 3 June 1866 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. She married Frankie Watson in 1885. She died on 5 April 1904 at age 37.
  18. a)John4Watson was born in January 1886. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  19. b)Ida M.4Watson was born in February 1888 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  20. c)Alpha4Watson was born in October 1892 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  21. d)Bary E.4Watson was born in April 1895 in  He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  22. e)Walter S.4Watson was born in October 1899 in  He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  23. Katherine Prine3Malott also went by the name of Caty. She was also known as Katie. She was born on 3 July 1868 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio. She married William Howard Wilson on 23 August 1887 in Brown County, Ohio.
  24. a)Maude I.4Wilson was born on 17 May 1889 in Brown County, Ohio.
  25. b)William Joseph4Wilson was also known as Willie Wilson. He was born on 11 August 1908 in Brown County, Ohio.
  26. Isabelle3Malott was born on 20 April 1852 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. She married (–?–) Curry. She died on 2 October 1889 at age 37.
  27. a)Charles4Curry was born.
  28. Mahala2Malott was born in 1816 in Clermont County, Ohio. She married Samuel Kratzer Sr., son of Joseph Kratzer and Mary (Polly) Dunn, on 29 October 1840 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1850 in Brown County, Ohio. Her estate was probated on 18 September 1877 in Brown County, Ohio. She died on 21 February 1888 in Brown County, Ohio.
  29. Rosa R.3Malott was born in 1871 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880.
  30. Elizabeth2Malott was born circa 1821 in Williamsburg, Clermont County, Ohio. She married William Smith on 25 December 1845 in Brown County, Ohio.
  31. Lyman B.2Malott was born in 1823 in Williamsburg Twp, Clermont County, Ohio. He married Nancy Pierce on 10 April 1845 in Brown County, Ohio. He died before 1860.
  32. Selisia3Malott was also known as Selissa. She was born in 1846 in Clermont County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. She married Henry McMullen.
  33. a)Mary4McMullen was born on 6 July 1873 in Brown County, Ohio.
  34. Elliott3Malott was a carpenter for 50 years. In the 1900 census he was listed as a teamster. Retired in 1934. Therefore started carpentry in 1884 at age 26. He had a big truck garden. He never worked for anyone else. Sold milk and moonshine. In Batavia, Ohio, a Feed store named “Deets” (sp.?) his grandson Warren drove a team of horses into town with Elliott to pick up feed there. All Warren knows about horses he learned from Elliot. Elliott had a double hernia so Warren carried things and helped Elliot build porches, screens and garages. He was born on 6 June 1858 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Lina Workman, daughter of William Workman and Anna Dunford, on 25 August 1887 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Clermont County, Ohio. He lived in 1940 in Plainville, Ohio. He died on 24 May 1940 in Columbia, Hamilton County, Ohio, at age 81. He was buried on 26 May 1940 in City Cemetery, Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio.
  35. a)Eva Louise4MALOTT was also known as Eva Malott. Her Ancestral File Number is 12D7-7BM. She was born on 21 June 1888 in Owensville, Clermont County, Ohio.
  36. b)Dora4MALOTT was born on 29 August 1892 in Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio.
  37. c)Orie4Malott was a telephone company employee. He was born on 29 August 1892 in Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio. He married Jessica Leanna Waits, daughter of Chauncey Waits and Leona Viola Moore, on 31 January 1920 in Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio. He lived in Water St., Batavia, Hamilton County, Ohio. He died on 6 October 1956 in Deaconess Hospital, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, at age 64. He was buried on 8 October 1956 in City Cemetery, Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio.

(1) Warren Earl5 Malott was born on 13 December 1920 in Ohio. He married Lelia Scott Semones, daughter of John S. Semones and Ruth Ann Scott, on 13 December 1941.

(a) Diane6 Malott was born on 4 October 1948.

(b) Daniel6 Malott was born on 25 August 1952.

(c) Devon6 Malott was born on 5 June 1959.

  1. d)Stella May4 Her Ancestral File Number is 12D7-7JV. She was also known as Estella M. Malott. She was born on 6 December 1894 in Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio.
  2. Leonidas3Malott was born on 10 June 1849 in Sterling Township, Clermont County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Mary Belle Cowdrey circa 1878. He died on 5 August 1931 at age 82. He was buried in Five Mile Cemetery, Brown County, Ohio.
  3. a)Glenn4Malott was born in 1879 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in
  4. b)Floria4Malott was born in April 1880 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880 in
  5. c)Jessie4Malott was born in February 1882 in  She married (–?–) Harbaugh.
  6. d)Harry E.4Malott was born on 20 August 1884 in  He died on 21 August 1961 in Williamsburg, Clermont County, Ohio, at age 77.
  7. Coats3Malott was born on 30 April 1854 in Ohio. He married Martha E. (–?–). He appeared on the census of 1880 in Clermont County, Ohio. He died on 20 February 1943 in Deerfield, Warren, Ohio, at age 88.
  8. a)Carrie B.4Malott was born in 1879 in Batavia Township, Clermont County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880.
  9. Lucinda2Malott was born in 1824 in Clermont County, Ohio. She Age 26 in 1850 in Brown County, Ohio.
  10. Enos2Malott was born in September 1824 in Williamsburg Twp, Clermont County, Ohio. He married Rebecca A. Lane on 12 June 1847 in Clermont County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. His estate was probated on 18 September 1877 in Brown County, Ohio.
  11. Elzura3Malott was born in 1848 in Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1850 in Brown County, Ohio.
  12. Izola3Malott was born in April 1850 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1850 in Brown County, Ohio.
  13. Alpheus L.3Malott was also known as Adolphus. He was born circa 1857 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Rebecca (–?–). He left a will on 8 December 1904. He died circa 1905. His estate was probated on 28 February 1905.
  14. a)Enos4Malott was born circa 1882.
  15. Della3Malott was born circa 1859 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio.
  16. Lora3Malott was born in January 1865 in Ohio. She married John Collins in 1886. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Clermont County, Ohio.
  17. a)Ida M.4Collins was born in August 1893 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  18. Otis3Malott was born circa 1868 in Ohio.
  19. (–?–)2Malott was born circa 1825 in Williamsburg Twp, Clermont County, Ohio.
  20. Elkanah2Malott was also known as Alcana Malott. He was born on 3 May 1829 in Williamsburg Twp, Clermont County, Ohio. He married Amanda Kennett in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 26 September 1909 at age 80. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  21. Erastus3Malott was born in April 1854 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Ruth A. (–?–) in 1884 in Ohio. He died in 1904. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  22. a)Belvia E.4Malott was born in 1884 in  She died in 1905. She was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  23. b)William E.4Malott was born in September 1886 in  He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  24. c)Viola M.4Malott was born in May 1888 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  25. d)Georgia V.4Malott was born in May 1890 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  26. e)Amanda J.4Malott was born in October 1892 in
  27. f)Wanda J.4Malott was born in October 1892 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  28. g)James A.4Malott was born in March 1895 in  He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  29. h)Lucy4Malott (twin) was born in February 1898 in  She died in 1900. She was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  30. i)Luella4Malott (twin) was born in February 1898 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  31. j)Ruth P.4Malott was born in April 1900 in Pike Township, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown, Ohio.
  32. k)Herbert B.4Malott was born in 1902 in  He died in 1907 in Ohio. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  33. William Augustus3Malott was also known as Augustus Malott. He was also known as Gus Malott. He was born in February 1857 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Ohio. He married Rosetta Nettie Meeker on 13 December 1885 in Brown, Brown County, Ohio. He died in 1940. He was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  34. a)Elsa M.4Malott was born in May 1887 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  35. b)Alcana4Malott was born on 20 January 1890 in  He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 14 February 1966 in Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio, at age 76. He was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  36. David W.3Malott was born in 1857 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio.
  37. Barbara E.3Malott was born on 24 April 1861 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. She married Henry D. Waits, son of Stephen Waits and Anna D. Smallwood.
  38. a)Rosa Pearl4Waits was born on 7 November 1881. She died on 28 April 1888 at age 6.
  39. b)Nettie D.4Waits was born on 12 July 1884. She died on 4 March 1898 at age 13.
  40. Rebecca3Malott was born in August 1863 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. She married Benjamin Reed in 1883.
  41. a)James4Reed was born in March 1881 in  He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  42. b)Silvia4Reed was born in August 1884 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  43. c)Clarance4Reed was born in February 1886 in  He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  44. d)Nettie4Reed was born in April 1889 in  She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  45. e)(–?–)4Reed Infant was born in 1896 in Brown County, Ohio. She died in 1896. She was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  46. f)Alpheus A.4Reed was born in 1898 in Brown County, Ohio. He died in 1899 in Brown County, Ohio. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  47. g)Walter4Reed was born in October 1899 in  He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  48. Clara3Malott was born in 1867 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio.
  49. Philip2Malott was born on 20 September 1832 in Williamsburg Twp, Clermont County, Ohio. He married Catharine Smith circa 1853 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. He was described as “Said Phillip Malott was born in Brown Co. in the Sate of Ohio, is thirty five years of age, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, light complexion grey eyes, dark hair, and by occupation when enrolled a Farmer..” on 3 November 1864. He died on 2 September 1896 in Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio, at age 63. He was buried in Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  50. Sarah R.3Malott was born in 1854 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio.
  51. Evaline Savilla3Malott was born in March 1857 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. She married Lewis Smith.
  52. Camilla3Malott was born in 1857 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio.
  53. Nancy F.3Malott was born in 1859 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio.
  54. Mary3Malott was born in 1861 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. She married John W. Smallwood, son of John R. Smallwood and Sarah Ann (–?–).
  55. William Everett3Malott also went by the name of Everett. He was born on 3 March 1861 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Ohio. He died on 30 January 1934 at age 72. He was buried in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio.
  56. Laura3Malott was born in 1865 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio.
  57. Etta Viola3Malott also went by the name of Viola. She was born in 1868 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1870 in Brown County, Ohio.
  58. Posey3Malott was born in September 1871 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio. He died in 1934 in Greenbush Cemetery, Green Township, Brown County, Ohio. He was buried in Greenbush Cemetery, Green Township, Brown County, Ohio.
  59. Amanda3Malott was born in 1873 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio.
  60. Charles Thomas3Malott also went by the name of Thomas. Note: His wife and family assumed due to age matchup. There are two different Charles Malotts born in 1875 in the 1900 Census. He was born in March 1875 in Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Laura E. (–?–) in 1896 in Brown County, Ohio. He died on 23 March 1951 in Kings Mill, Warren, Ohio. He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mason, Ohio.
  61. a)Hattie R.4Malott was born in December 1896 in Brown County, Ohio. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  62. b)Vinson C.4Malott was born in June 1899 in Brown County, Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1900 in Brown County, Ohio.
  63. Emily2Malott was born circa 1836 in Ohio. She married Joseph Jones.
  64. David2Malott was born in 1836 in Ohio. He appeared on the census of 1850 in Brown County, Ohio.
  65. Isabelle2Malott Isabelle Note: She would have been born when her mother was 52, if she is indeed a daughter of David and Rebecca. She was born in 1846. She appeared on the census of 1860 in Brown County, Ohio.

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DNA Project

A great friend to the family geneaology research, William Marlatt, started this DNA project some time back.  I have taken part and found the matches and information to be very interesting.

If you are interested please see the following site:

Link to the Family Tree DNA Project: https://www.familytreedna.com/public/Marlatt-Merlet/

There are 33 people in this particular DNA project at this time!

Genealogy Introduction

In 1994 I received a solicitation to buy a book about a man named Gedeon Merlett. I was skeptical and did not buy a copy. I wish I had. I have since learned that there is a great deal of information on my family and many many willing people that are eager to help you learn. I am in debt to several people for their kindness. I am amazed that I get emails nearly weekly from people eager to learn more.

All of my finished or compiled material is on this site. I continue to work on compilations and benefit from the great work of others who are willing to share what they have done on this site.

It is my belief that anyone in the US and probably Canada too with any of the variant spellings of this name are related back to this one family! So if your last name is Mallott, Malott, Malotte, Marlate, Marlatt, Marlet, Marlett, Mellott, Melott, Merlet, Merlett, or Merlette I say WELCOME Cousin!

You will also find links on the left to articles on:

Families of Peter Malott and Joseph Malott By William P. Marlatt

Breakdown of My Malott Genealogy

Delos Malott – Civil War era ancestor

Also – New to Malott.Net – Bill Marlatt’s well known Family Tree page. Bill’s original site went offline and he graciously agreed to let me house a copy here. This has been the best reference I have yet seen! Just click the menu item on the left.

We have also found a great article entitled “Abraham’s Children and Grandchildren” By David B. Rorabacher (with assistance from William P. Marlatt)

Some other great Internet resources include the Genforum website

Malott Forum

Marlatt Forum

Delos Malott

Information on Delos Malott – My Great Great Grandfather and Civil War Veteren.
By Mark Malott

Civil War Discharge Paper – Front and Back

I was given this original copy of Delos’ Civil War Discharge after the death of my Grandfather, George Malott.

The Veteran Star on Delos Malott's Grave
A Marker on Delos’ grave in the Greenbush Cemetery.

Documents I received from the National Archives:

Certificate of Discharge from Douglas Hospital, Washington D.C.

Sheets from Douglas Hospital:

Delos is described here as being 38 at this time and having a condition described as “Chronic Hepatic Disease.” This diagnosis was made at Douglas Hospital, Washington D.C.

 

Chronic pains in right ?? region is described here. The pains are to have been with him for the last 16 years. His discharge date is listed here as October 8 1864.

 

Delos is said, along the left side of the paper, to have been transferred from Douglas Hospital, Washington D.C. to New York on June 13th 1864. His age is described as 39 here. His wife is mentioned here, her name spelled as Evlin (Evelaine Wait?)

 

This page is interesting in that it is a standard “Casualty Sheet” form. It must have been used to list discharges as well as deaths. The Malott’s were lucky that the former was true.

 

A note from August 13th 1883. Must have been written by a clerk or auditor tracking down information on civil war records. Written 19 years later than Delos’ discharge.

 

Muster Card for the 126th Ohio Regiment

This “Muster Card” was used to file information on soldiers. It states that Delos (Spelled Delus) was a part of the 126th regiment, that he was from Brown County Ohio, Age 28 (An error) and that he was a Farmer. He was drafted for 3 years on May 14th 1864 from Hillsboro Ohio. Delos had blue eyes and Brown hair, was dark complected and was five feet 8 inches tall. He was paid 93 cents “travelling pay” at the time of drafting.

 

A follow up note tracking down paperwork

A note to a Mr. Scott. Looks like the paperwork did not get to the right people so this follow up note was written requesting his records.

 

Was there another Malott in the 126th Regiment?

On a side note…. this card describes a 17 year old from Tioga (Tiogo ?) Falls Ohio. His initials appear to be D.L. Malott. He was admitted to G.H. Patterson Park Hospital in Baltimore Maryland on June 24th 1864 for an “Injury to the back.”. Could there have been another Malott in the same Ohio regiment? Or is this some mix up in paperwork and names?

Families of Peter and Joseph Malott

Families of Peter Malott b. ca 1727
and Joseph Malott b. ca 1738-1746
By William P. Marlatt (bmarlatt@aol.com)
Copyright

This document is arranged in separate sections:  The “First Generation” section provides genealogical information for Peter Malott and Joseph Malott including name, birth, father, mother, death, burial, spousal, and marriage information.  General notes are also provided.  The “Second Generation” section provides similar information for the possible children of Peter and Joseph Malott.  The “Observations” section highlights conflicting information, interesting points, and questions for further research.  All references and source materials are listed in the last section entitled “References”.

This document is a draft and is still in the process of being completed.  Your help is needed to identify missing information on these Malott family members and to help clarify conflicting data.  Information from census, church, land, military, will, probate, and tombstone records would be especially helpful.  Please send any new information including source citations to William Marlatt at <bmarlatt@aol.com>.

I am an advocate for citing sources used in documenting genealogy research.  Citing sources has many benefits, one of which is that conflicting information can more easily be resolved.  If you use any of the information shown in this document, please cite the following source:

William P. Marlatt, Families of Peter Malott b. ca 1727 and Joseph Malott b. ca 1738-1746(Copyrighted manuscript self-published by author, Moorpark, CA, 17 November 2002).  46 pp.

Bill Marlatt
bmarlatt@aol.com


First Generation

Name: Peter Malott (ref. 1, 2).  Peter (ref. 17, sources 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 29; ref. 76).  Peter Malott Sr. (ref. 35).

Birth: Age 40 in 1767 (ref. 27, source 4).  “By 1780 Peter Sr. is 53