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Mercy Hayward 1687–1741

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 Hayward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 29 Oct 1687 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 7 Jun 1741 · Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Hayward
Mother Sarah Mitchell Hayward
Siblings Benoni Hayward, Elizabeth Hayward, John Hayward Jr, Joseph Hayward, Mary D Hayward, Sarah Hayward Brett, Susanna Hayward, Thomas Hayward

Researchers connected through Mercy Hayward 1687–1741

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mercy Hayward 1687–1741

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1687, Mercy Hayward entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to john hayward and sarah mitchell hayward. Mercy Hayward passed away in 1741 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Mercy Hayward in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1741
Death of Mercy Hayward in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Hayward

This ancestor line traces from Gloucestshire, England (1585) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1687) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Hayward (1687–1741) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, 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 4 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 Hayward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Hayward PTP
1687–1741
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Mercy Hayward's Descendants

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Mercy Hayward PTP 1687–1741