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Mercy Dudley 1621–1691

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Dudley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 3 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1621 · Canon S Ashby, Northamptonshire, England
Died 1 Jul 1691 · Newbury, Mass
Father Governor Thomas Dudley George Hamilton Genealogy 6Thc10Xr
Mother Dorothy Yorke (1582–1643)
Siblings Anne Elizbetha Dudley, Dorothy Dudley, Patience Dudley, Samuel Dudley, Sarah Dudley, Thomas Dudley

Researchers connected through Mercy Dudley 1621–1691

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mercy Dudley 1621–1691

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mercy Dudley began in 1621 in Canon S Ashby, Northamptonshire, England. Mercy Dudley passed away in 1691 in Newbury, Mass.

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Life Timeline

1621
Birth of Mercy Dudley in Canon S Ashby, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1691
Death of Mercy Dudley in Newbury, Mass
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Dudley

This ancestor line traces from Barmont, Mehun Sur Yevre, Berry, France (1025) to Canon S Ashby, Northamptonshire, England (1621) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Dudley (1621–1691) was born in Canon S Ashby, Northamptonshire, England and died in Newbury, Mass. 3 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, 3 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 23 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 Dudley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Dudley PTP
1621–1691
Canon S Ashby, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Dorothy Yorke PTP
1582–1643
Cotton End, Northamptonshire, , England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mercy Dudley's Descendants

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Mercy Dudley PTP 1621–1691