Abel Merrill 1644–1689
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Abel Merrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Abel Merrill 1644–1689
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1644, Abel Merrill entered the world in Newbury, Mass, born to nathaniel merrill and susanna wolterton. Abel Merrill married priscilla chase, and had children including thomas merrill. Abel Merrill passed away in 1689 in Newbury, Mass.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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3Record Millennium File
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Abel Merrill
This ancestor line traces from Canville-les-Deux-Églises, Seine-Maritime, Upper Normandy, France (1000) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1644) across 23 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Abel Merrill (1644–1689) was born in Newbury, Mass and died in Newbury, Mass. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Abel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 23 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Abel Merrill's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record