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Ebenezer Merriam 1718–1752

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Ebenezer Merriam 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 2 independent trees

Born 26 Mar 1718 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut
Died 08 Aug 1752 · Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut
Father William Merriam
Mother Ruth Graves
Siblings Samuel Merriam

Researchers connected through Ebenezer Merriam 1718–1752

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ebenezer Merriam 1718–1752

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ebenezer Merriam began in 1718 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut. Ebenezer Merriam passed away in 1752 in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Ebenezer Merriam in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut
Birth
1752
Death of Ebenezer Merriam in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ebenezer Merriam

This ancestor line traces from Tonbridge, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1574) to Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut (1718) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ebenezer Merriam (1718–1752) was born in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut and died in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ebenezer 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.

Ebenezer Merriam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ebenezer Merriam PTP
1718–1752
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ebenezer Merriam's Descendants

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Ebenezer Merriam PTP 1718–1752