Mercy Ellis (1685–1751) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mercy Ellis 1685–1751

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 Aug 1685 · Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA

Died 30 Oct 1751 · Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA

Father Matthias Ellis Sr

Mother Mary Burgess

Siblings Benjamin Ellis, Cornelius Ellis, Elnathan Ellis Dna, Experience Ellis, Freeman Ellis, Isabel Ellis, Jacob Ellis, Joel Ellis, John Ellis, Malachi Ellis, Manoah Ellis, Mary Ellis, Matthias Ellis Jr, Mehitable Ellis, Remember Ellis, Samuel Ellis, William Ellis

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Immediate Family

Parents

Matthias Ellis Sr

Mary Burgess

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Mercy Ellis began in 1685 in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA. Mercy Ellis passed away in 1751 in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA.

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1685

Birth of Mercy Ellis in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA

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1751

Death of Mercy Ellis in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Ellis

This ancestor line traces from England (1410) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1685) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mercy Ellis (1685–1751) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA. 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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