Who was Mercy Dudley?

Mercy Dudley (1621–1691) was born in Northamptonshire, England and died in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 18 generations of this lineage.

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Mercy Dudley 1621–1691

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1621 · Northamptonshire, England

Died 1 Jul 1691 · Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

Father Thomas Dudley

Mother Dorothy Yorke

Spouse John Woodbridge Vi

Children Anne Woodbridge, Benjamin Woodbridge, Dorothy Woodbridge, John Woodbridge Vii Rev, Lucy Woodbridge, Martha Woodbridge, Sarah Woodbridge, Thomas Woodbridge, Timothy Woodbridge

Siblings Anne Dudley, Sarah Dudley

Records

Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records New England, the Great Migration … Ancestral Records and Portraits, Vol. … Our New England ancestors and … Winchester notes

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John Woodbridge Vii Rev

Biography

The story of Mercy Dudley began in 1621 in Northamptonshire, England. Mercy Dudley married john woodbridge vi, and had children including anne woodbridge, benjamin woodbridge, dorothy woodbridge, john woodbridge vii rev, lucy woodbridge, martha woodbridge, sarah woodbridge, thomas woodbridge, timothy woodbridge. Mercy Dudley passed away in 1691 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Record Ancestral Records and Portraits, Vol. I
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Record Our New England ancestors and their descendants, 1620-1900
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Record Winchester notes

Life Timeline

1621

Birth of Mercy Dudley in Northamptonshire, England

Birth

1691

Death of Mercy Dudley in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Dudley

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Northamptonshire, England (1621) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mercy Dudley (1621–1691) was born in Northamptonshire, England and died in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. 4 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, 4 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 18 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.