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Martha Merrill 1683–1754

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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 3 independent trees

Born 3 Sep 1683 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 Nov 1754 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father
Mother Sarah Clough (1646–1706)
Siblings , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Martha Merrill 1683–1754

and 2 more tree owners connected with Martha Merrill 1683–1754

Immediate Family

Parents
Sarah Clough
1646–1706
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Merrill began in 1683 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Martha Merrill passed away in 1754 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1683
Birth of Martha Merrill in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1754
Death of Martha Merrill in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha 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 (1683) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Merrill (1683–1754) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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.

Related Records

Sarah Clough
1646–1706 · Mother

Martha Merrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Merrill PTP
1683–1754
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Clough PTP
1646–1706
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Martha Merrill's Descendants

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Martha Merrill PTP 1683–1754