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Mercy Aldrich 1700–1752

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

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Aldrich 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Jun 1700 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Died 18 Mar 1752 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Father Jacob Aldrich Jr
Mother Margery Hayward (1678–1759)
Spouse Israel Taft
Children Amariah Taft, Elisha Taft, Huldah Taft, Israel Taft, Jacob Taft, Margery Taft, Mary Taft, Mercy Taft, Phila Taft, Rachel Taft, Robert Taft, Samuel Taft, Silas Taft, Stephen Taft
Siblings Bethiah Aldrich, Experiance Aldrich, Hannah Aldrich, Huldah Aldrich, Jacob Aldrich, Noah Aldrich

Researchers connected through Mercy Aldrich 1700–1752

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Biography

The story of Mercy Aldrich began in 1700 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts. Mercy Aldrich married israel taft, and had children including amariah taft, elisha taft, huldah taft, israel taft, jacob taft, margery taft, mary taft, mercy taft, phila taft, rachel taft, robert taft, samuel taft, silas taft, stephen taft. Mercy Aldrich passed away in 1752 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1700
Birth of Mercy Aldrich in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Birth
1752
Death of Mercy Aldrich in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Aldrich

This ancestor line traces from Worstead, North Norfolk District, Norfolk, England (1545) to Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1700) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Aldrich (1700–1752) was born in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts and died in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 Mercy 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.
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.

Mercy Aldrich's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Aldrich PTP
1700–1752
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Margery Hayward PTP
1678–1759
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mercy Aldrich's Descendants

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MA
Mercy Aldrich PTP 1700–1752
  1. 1. Jacob Taft PTP 1725–1802