Esther Merrick 1703–1751
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Esther Merrick 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Esther Merrick 1703–1751
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1703, Esther Merrick entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to tilley merrick and sarah cooley. Esther Merrick married obadiah rice, and had children including edward rice, esther rice, merrick rice, molly rice, obadiah rice, persis rice, sarah rice, tamar rice, tilly rice. Esther Merrick passed away in 1751 in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Esther Merrick
This ancestor line traces from Pembrokeshire, Wales (1620) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1703) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Esther Merrick (1703–1751) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Esther 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.
Related Records
Esther Merrick's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record