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Jemima Merrill 1782–1827

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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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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Jemima Merrill 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 6 Oct 1782 · Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina
Died 1 Aug 1827 · Rowan, North Carolina
Spouse Thomas Yarborough
Children Barbara Albertine Yarbrough, Charles Franklin Yarbrough, David Yarborough, Emily Elizabeth Yarborough, Jemima Yarborough, John Yarborough, Mary Polly Yarborough, Pleasant Josiah Yarbrough, Rachel Yarborough, Samuel Yarbrough, Susannah Yarborough, Thomas Yarbrough, Washington Green Yarborough, Zachariah Yarborough

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Biography

In 1782, Jemima Merrill entered the world in Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina. Jemima Merrill married thomas yarborough, and had children including barbara albertine yarbrough, charles franklin yarbrough, david yarborough, emily elizabeth yarborough, jemima yarborough, john yarborough, mary polly yarborough, pleasant josiah yarbrough, rachel yarborough, samuel yarbrough, susannah yarborough, thomas yarbrough, washington green yarborough, zachariah yarborough. Jemima Merrill passed away in 1827 in Rowan, North Carolina.

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

Life Timeline

1782
Birth of Jemima Merrill in Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina
Birth
1827
Death of Jemima Merrill in Rowan, North Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jemima Merrill

This ancestor line traces from Hopewell, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States (1748) to Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina, United States (1782) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jemima Merrill (1782–1827) was born in Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina and died in Rowan, North Carolina. 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 Jemima 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.
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Jemima Merrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jemima Merrill PTP
1782–1827
Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jemima Merrill's Descendants

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Jemima Merrill PTP 1782–1827