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Mercy Ellis 1685–1751

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Ellis 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 17 Aug 1685 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 30 Oct 1751 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
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Researchers connected through Mercy Ellis 1685–1751

and 3 more tree owners connected with Mercy Ellis 1685–1751

Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

The story of Mercy Ellis began in 1685 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Mercy Ellis passed away in 1751 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Mercy Ellis in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1751
Death of Mercy Ellis in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Ellis

This ancestor line traces from Laughton, Hailsham, Sussex, England (1524) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1685) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Ellis (1685–1751) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 Ellis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Ellis PTP
1685–1751
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Mercy Ellis's Descendants

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Mercy Ellis PTP 1685–1751