| birth | 1814 |
| children | With Rachel: Margaret 1834. With Rebecca: Martha J. 1863, Richard 1863, Nancy V. 1865, William J. 1867, Isaac G. 1869, John S. 1871, Elizabeth C. 1873, Joseph M. 1875, Henry W. 1879 |
| death | |
| emancipation | |
| first name | James |
| misc. information | Death certificate of son Joseph M. Merchant in 1944 states his mother was Rebecca Silver Merchant |
| occupation | Boating, Farm laborer |
| parents | |
| sources (see key to sources sheet) | C 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880; D |
| spouse | (1) Rachel Merchant. (2) Rebecca Silver Merchant. |
| surname | Merchant |