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Mercy Beale 1672–1761

Public Tree Person

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
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Beale 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 17 Jul 1672 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Died 14 Aug 1761 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Samuel Trott
Children Samuel Trott

Researchers connected through Mercy Beale 1672–1761

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mercy Beale 1672–1761

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Samuel Trott

Biography

In 1672, Mercy Beale entered the world in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Mercy Beale married samuel trott, and had children including samuel trott. Mercy Beale passed away in 1761 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Mercy Beale in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Birth
1761
Death of Mercy Beale in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Beale

This ancestor line traces from Lowthroope, Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England (1473) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1672) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Beale (1672–1761) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, 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 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.

Related Records

Mercy Beale's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Beale PTP
1672–1761
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mercy Beale's Descendants

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Mercy Beale PTP 1672–1761