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Elizabeth Merriman 1693–1775

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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 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
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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Merriman 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 4 May 1693 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 24 Dec 1775 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Father Caleb Merriman (1665–1703)
Mother (1674–1755)
Siblings , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Merriman 1693–1775

and 3 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Merriman 1693–1775

Immediate Family

Parents
Caleb Merriman
1665–1703
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1693, Elizabeth Merriman entered the world in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, born to caleb merriman and mary preston. Elizabeth Merriman passed away in 1775 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1693
Birth of Elizabeth Merriman in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1775
Death of Elizabeth Merriman in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Merriman

This ancestor line traces from New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA (1665) to Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1693) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Merriman (1693–1775) was born in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 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 Elizabeth 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

Caleb Merriman
1665–1703 · Father

Elizabeth Merriman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Merriman PTP
1693–1775
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Caleb Merriman PTP
1665–1703
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
PTP
1674–1755
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Merriman's Descendants

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Elizabeth Merriman PTP 1693–1775