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Edward Cooper Mercer 1609–1660

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Mercer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Apr 1609 · Aynoe-On-The-Hill, Aynoe, Northamptonshire, or Ford, Kent, England
Died 30 Mar 1660 · Aynho on the Hill, Northamptonshire, England
Father Edward Edwarde Mercer Messor
Mother Joyes Astell
Spouse Quaker Mrs Susanna Joanna England Mercer
Children Richard John Mercer

Researchers connected through Edward Mercer 1609–1660

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Biography

Edward Cooper Mercer was born in 1609 in Aynoe-On-The-Hill, Aynoe, Northamptonshire, or Ford, Kent, England, the child of edward edwarde mercer messor and joyes astell. Edward Cooper Mercer married quaker mrs susanna joanna england mercer, and had children including richard john mercer. Edward Cooper Mercer passed away in 1660 in Aynho on the Hill, Northamptonshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1609
Birth of Edward Cooper Mercer in Aynoe-On-The-Hill, Aynoe, Northamptonshire, or Ford, Kent, England
Birth
1660
Death of Edward Cooper Mercer in Aynho on the Hill, Northamptonshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Mercer

This ancestor line traces from Tournai, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France (1530) to Aynoe-On-The-Hill, Aynoe, Northamptonshire, or Ford, Kent, England (1609) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Mercer (1609–1660) was born in Aynoe-On-The-Hill, Aynoe, Northamptonshire, or Ford, Kent, England and died in Aynho on the Hill, Northamptonshire, England. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 3 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.

Edward Mercer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Cooper Mercer PTP
1609–1660
Aynoe-On-The-Hill, Aynoe, Northamptonshire, or Ford, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Mercer's Descendants

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