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Mercy Baldwin Bassett 1693–1766

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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 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 Bassett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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

Born 5 Apr 1693 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 14 Oct 1766 · Connecticut, United States
Spouse Azariah Canfield
Children Azariah Canfield, Freelove Canfield, Israel Canfield, Oliver Canfield

Researchers connected through Mercy Bassett 1693–1766

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Biography

The story of Mercy Baldwin Bassett began in 1693 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Mercy Baldwin Bassett married azariah canfield, and had children including azariah canfield, freelove canfield, israel canfield, oliver canfield. Mercy Baldwin Bassett passed away in 1766 in Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1693
Birth of Mercy Baldwin Bassett in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1766
Death of Mercy Baldwin Bassett in Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Bassett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Bassett (1693–1766) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Connecticut, United States. 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 1 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 Bassett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Baldwin Bassett PTP
1693–1766
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mercy Bassett's Descendants

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Mercy Baldwin Bassett PTP 1693–1766
  1. 1. Freelove Canfield PTP 1726–1801
    1. 1. Jedidah Lacey PTP 1762–1844