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Daniel Merrill 1642–1717

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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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
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13 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Merrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Aug 1642 · Newbury, Mass
Died 27 Jun 1717 · Salisbury, Mass
Father Nathanael Merrill
Mother Susannah Wolterton
Siblings Abel Merrill, Abraham Merrill, John Merrill, Nathaniel Merrill, Susanna Merrill
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through Daniel Merrill 1642–1717

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Daniel Merrill was born in 1642 in Newbury, Mass, the child of nathanael merrill and susannah wolterton. Daniel Merrill passed away in 1717 in Salisbury, Mass.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Daniel Merrill in Newbury, Mass
Birth
1717
Death of Daniel Merrill in Salisbury, Mass
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Merrill

This ancestor line traces from Church of England, Wherstead, Suffolk, England, Great Britain (1601) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts (1642) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Merrill (1642–1717) was born in Newbury, Mass and died in Salisbury, Mass. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel 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 2 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

Nathanael Merrill
Father
Susannah Wolterton
Mother

Daniel Merrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Merrill PTP
1642–1717
Newbury, Mass
Parents
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Grandparents
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Daniel Merrill's Descendants

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Daniel Merrill PTP 1642–1717