Abiel Mercer 1670–1756
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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
Researchers connected through Abiel Mercer 1670–1756
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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6Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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7Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Abiel Mercer
This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, England (1609) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1670) across 3 generations.
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.
Related Records
Abiel Mercer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record