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Edmond Merrill 1715–1807

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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
B
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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edmond Merrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 28 Mar 1715 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Aug 1807 · Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Father Daniel Merrill (1671–1725)
Mother Esther Chase
Siblings Abigail Merrill, Benjamin Merrill, Daniel Merrill, Enoch Merrill, Joseph Merrill, Judith Merrill, Moses Merrill, Peter Merrill, Sarah Merrill, Thomas Merrill
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through Edmond Merrill 1715–1807

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edmond Merrill began in 1715 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Edmond Merrill passed away in 1807 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1715
Birth of Edmond Merrill in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1807
Death of Edmond Merrill in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edmond Merrill

This ancestor line traces from Wherstead, Suffolk, England (1475) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts (1715) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edmond Merrill (1715–1807) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA. 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 Edmond 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 8 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

Daniel Merrill
1671–1725 · Father
Esther Chase
Mother

Edmond Merrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edmond Merrill PTP
1715–1807
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Daniel Merrill PTP
1671–1725
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edmond Merrill's Descendants

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Edmond Merrill PTP 1715–1807