John Merrill 1674–1756
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have John Merrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 9 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Merrill 1674–1756
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Merrill began in 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. John Merrill passed away in 1756 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Sources
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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3Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Merrill
This ancestor line traces from Canville-les-Deux-Églises, Seine-Maritime, Upper Normandy, France (1000) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1674) across 24 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Merrill (1674–1756) was born in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts and died in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. 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 24 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.
John Merrill's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record