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Lydia Merriman 1702–1785

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Merriman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 7 independent trees

Born 12 Nov 1702 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died 25 Dec 1785 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Father Caleb Merriman (1665–1703)
Mother Mary Preston (1674–1755)
Siblings , ,
Records
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Researchers connected through Lydia Merriman 1702–1785

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Lydia Merriman was born in 1702 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, the child of caleb merriman and mary preston. Lydia Merriman passed away in 1785 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Lydia Merriman in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1785
Death of Lydia Merriman in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Merriman

This ancestor line traces from New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA (1665) to Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1702) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Merriman (1702–1785) was born in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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 2 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

Caleb Merriman
1665–1703 · Father
Mary Preston
1674–1755 · Mother

Lydia Merriman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Merriman PTP
1702–1785
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Caleb Merriman PTP
1665–1703
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Mary Preston PTP
1674–1755
Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lydia Merriman's Descendants

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Lydia Merriman PTP 1702–1785