Who was John Merrill?

John Merrill (1674–1756) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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John Merrill 1674–1756

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 7 Oct 1674 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 17 Jan 1756 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Daniel Merrill

Mother Sarah Clough Her Father John Clough Believed That His Daughters Should Be Well Educated And Provided Schooling For Them

Siblings Daniel Merrill, David Merrill, Martha Merrill, Moses Merrill, Ruth Merrill, Sarah Merrill, Stephen Merrill

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Merrill

Sarah Clough Her Father John Clough Believed That His Daughters Should Be Well Educated And Provided Schooling For Them

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Merrill began in 1674 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. John Merrill passed away in 1756 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

Life Timeline

1674

Birth of John Merrill in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1756

Death of John Merrill in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Merrill

This ancestor line traces from Pontesbury, Shropshire, England (1500) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1674) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Merrill (1674–1756) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 6 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.