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Christopher Mercer 1612–1671

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
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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 Christopher Mercer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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

Born 8 Jun 1612 · Stepney, London, (Middlesex), England
Died 18 Apr 1671 · Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies,
Father William Mercer
Mother Elizabeth Ruston
Spouse Elizabeth Souter
Children Baby Mercer, Christopher Mercer, John J Mercer, Joseph Mercer, Mary Mercer, Thomas Mercer
Siblings Alice Mercer Gill, Elizabeth Mercer, Thomas Mercer

Researchers connected through Christopher Mercer 1612–1671

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Biography

In 1612, Christopher Mercer entered the world in Stepney, London, (Middlesex), England, born to william mercer and elizabeth ruston. Christopher Mercer married elizabeth souter, mary simson, and had children including baby mercer, christopher mercer, john j mercer, joseph mercer, mary mercer, thomas mercer. Christopher Mercer passed away in 1671 in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies,.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  3. 3
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  6. 6
    Record English Settlers in Barbados

Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Christopher Mercer in Stepney, London, (Middlesex), England
Birth
1671
Death of Christopher Mercer in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Mercer

This ancestor line traces from Kirkham, Lancashire, England (1545) to Stepney, London, England (1612) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christopher Mercer (1612–1671) was born in Stepney, London, (Middlesex), England and died in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies,. 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 Christopher 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 4 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.

Christopher Mercer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Christopher Mercer PTP
1612–1671
Stepney, London, (Middlesex), England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Christopher Mercer's Descendants

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Christopher Mercer PTP 1612–1671 m. Mary Simson PTP 1627–1667