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Anna Mercer 1760–1787

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Anna Mercer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Sep 1760 · Marlborough, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Died 28 Aug 1787 · Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia, United States of America
Spouse Benjamin Harrison
Children Benjamin Harrison Vii

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1760, Anna Mercer entered the world in Marlborough, Stafford, Virginia, United States. Anna Mercer married benjamin harrison, and had children including benjamin harrison vii. Anna Mercer passed away in 1787 in Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Virginia, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1760
Birth of Anna Mercer in Marlborough, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Birth
1787
Death of Anna Mercer in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anna Mercer (1760–1787) was born in Marlborough, Stafford, Virginia, United States and died in Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia, United States of America. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Anna 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Anna Mercer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Anna Mercer PTP
1760–1787
Marlborough, Stafford, Virginia, United States
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Anna Mercer's Descendants

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Anna Mercer PTP 1760–1787