Mercy Burgess 1712–1795
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Burgess 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
Researchers connected through Mercy Burgess 1712–1795
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1712, Mercy Burgess entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to joseph burgess and thomasine bangs. Mercy Burgess passed away in 1795 in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Births
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Burgess
This ancestor line traces from Brook House, Rotherfield, Sussex, England (1529) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1712) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mercy Burgess (1712–1795) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dennis, Barnstable, 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.
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Mercy Burgess's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record