John Thomas Messer \ Mercer (Quaker) SR 1652–1716
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John SR in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1652, John Thomas Messer, Mercer (Quaker) SR entered the world in Aynho, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England, born to richard john mercer and ann denslow. John Thomas Messer, Mercer (Quaker) SR married mary mitchell, and had children including ann elizabeth mercer. John Thomas Messer, Mercer (Quaker) SR passed away in 1716 in 60 years, Westtown, Thornbury Township, Chester County, PA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John SR
This ancestor line traces from Milano, Milano, Lombardia, Italy (1502) to Aynho, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England (1652) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John SR (1652–1716) was born in Aynho, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England and died in 60 years, Westtown, Thornbury Township, Chester County, PA. 2 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, 2 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.
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John SR's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record