Merriott, Elza Thomas  Elza Thomas Merriott, the son of Riley M. and
Rosa Lee (James) Merriott was born February 14, 1889 in Versailles MO.
He married Bessie Mae Jones of Gravois Mills MO on April 26, 1936.  He
had 5 children 4 sons & 1 daughter.  Preceded in death by his father and
mother.  2 brothers: William  and James; 1 sister: Mrs. Arch Fletcher; 1
daughter who died in infancy.  He is survived by 4 son: Jack of Kansas
City; Clifford of Versailles MO; Winfred and Claude of Gravois Mills MO;
Parsner of Los Angeles CA; Mrs. H.C. Akin; Faye & Polly Marriott all of
Versailles; 10 nieces and nephews.