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Joan Lines 1628–1709

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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

12 researchers on YourRoots have Joan Lines 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 20 OCT 1628 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
Died 8 DEC 1709 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Spouse
Children , , , Caleb Merriman, , , , , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Joan Lines 1628–1709

and 11 more tree owners connected with Joan Lines 1628–1709

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
Caleb Merriman

Biography

Joan Lines was born in 1628 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. Joan Lines married nathaniel merriman, and had children including abigail merriman, abigail white, anna merriman, caleb merriman, elizabeth merriman, grace merriman, hannah merriman, joan merriman, john merriman, mary merriman, merriman, moses merriman, nathaniel merriman, samuel merriman, sarah merriman, son twin william frdk merriman. Joan Lines passed away in 1709 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record Marriage

  2. 2
    Record New.ged

Life Timeline

1628
Birth of Joan Lines in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
Birth
1709
Death of Joan Lines in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death
1709
Burial of Joan Lines in Center Street Cemetery, Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joan Lines

This ancestor line traces from England (1565) to New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1628) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joan Lines (1628–1709) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Joan 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

Joan Lines's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joan Lines PTP
1628–1709
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joan Lines's Descendants

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JL
Joan Lines PTP 1628–1709
  1. 1. PTP 1657–1733
  2. 2. PTP 1662–1694
  3. 3. PTP 1669–1749
  4. 4. Caleb Merriman PTP 1665–1703 m. PTP 1674–1755
    1. 1. Lydia Merriman PTP 1702–1785
    2. 2. PTP 1697–1738
    3. 3. Elizabeth Merriman PTP 1693–1775