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Joseph Merriam 1704–1752

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Merriam in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Mar 1704 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 24 Aug 1752 · Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father John Merriam (1671–1754)
Mother Rebecca Sharp
Siblings Abigail Merriam, Infant Merriam, John Merriam, Nathaniel Merriam, Rebecca Merriam, Ruth Merriam, Susannah Merriam, William Merriam

Researchers connected through Joseph Merriam 1704–1752

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Merriam was born in 1704 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john merriam and rebecca sharp. Joseph Merriam passed away in 1752 in Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Joseph Merriam in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1752
Death of Joseph Merriam in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Merriam

This ancestor line traces from Goudhurst, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1529) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1704) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Merriam (1704–1752) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Joseph Merriam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Merriam PTP
1704–1752
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Merriam PTP
1671–1754
Lynn
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Merriam's Descendants

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JM
Joseph Merriam PTP 1704–1752