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Mercy Brooks 1669–1701

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Brooks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 5 independent trees

Born 25 Aug 1669 · Springfield, Hampden Co, MA
Died 22 Jan 1701 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Father William Brooks
Mother Mary Burt (1635–1689)
Siblings Abigail Brooks, Benjamin Brooks, Deborah Brooks, Deliverance Brooks, Ebenezer Brooks, Joanna Brooks, John Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Joseph Brooks, Mary Brooks, Nathaniel Brooks, Patience Brooks, Remembrance Brooks, Richard Brooks, Sarah Brooks, Thankful Brooks, Thomas Brooks, William Brooks

Researchers connected through Mercy Brooks 1669–1701

and 4 more tree owners connected with Mercy Brooks 1669–1701

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mercy Brooks was born in 1669 in Springfield, Hampden Co, MA, the child of william brooks and mary burt. Mercy Brooks passed away in 1701 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

Sources

Life Timeline

1669
Birth of Mercy Brooks in Springfield, Hampden Co, MA
Birth
1701
Death of Mercy Brooks in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Brooks

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1565) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1669) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Brooks (1669–1701) was born in Springfield, Hampden Co, MA and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. 5 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, 5 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 4 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 Brooks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Brooks PTP
1669–1701
Springfield, Hampden Co, MA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Burt PTP
1635–1689
Harberton, Devon, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Eulalia Marche PTP
1609–1690
Sherford, Devon, , England

Mercy Brooks's Descendants

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Mercy Brooks PTP 1669–1701