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Abiel Mercer 1670–1756

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Abiel Mercer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 Dec 1670 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 06 Aug 1756 · Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Richard Mercer
Mother Hannah Shatswell (1651–1670)
Spouse Abigail Marsh (1671–1761)
Children Abiel Messer, Abigail Messer, Hanah Messer, Jacob Mercer, John Messer, Mary Messer, Nathaniel Messer, Richard Mercer, Theophilus Messer, Thomas Messer

Researchers connected through Abiel Mercer 1670–1756

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Biography

The story of Abiel Mercer began in 1670 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Abiel Mercer married abigail marsh, and had children including abiel messer, abigail messer, hanah messer, jacob mercer, john messer, mary messer, nathaniel messer, richard mercer, theophilus messer, thomas messer. Abiel Mercer passed away in 1756 in Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  7. 7
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of Abiel Mercer in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1756
Death of Abiel Mercer in Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abiel Mercer

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, England (1609) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1670) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abiel Mercer (1670–1756) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Abiel 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 3 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.

Abiel Mercer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abiel Mercer PTP
1670–1756
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Shatswell PTP
1651–1670
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abiel Mercer's Descendants

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AM
Abiel Mercer PTP 1670–1756 m. Abigail Marsh PTP 1671–1761
  1. 1. Thomas Messer PTP 1698–1748 m. Jane Pearl PTP 1698–1757