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Mercy Hill 1780–1856

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Hill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees

Born 6 Jul 1780 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Died 2 Dec 1856 · Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
Spouse John Holbrook (1778–1838)
Children Abida Holbrook, Chloe Holbrook, Daniel H Holbrook, John Holbrook, Mercy H Holbrook, Rhoda Holbrook, Sophia Holbrook, Susan Ann Holbrook

Researchers connected through Mercy Hill 1780–1856

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mercy Hill 1780–1856

Biography

The story of Mercy Hill began in 1780 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Mercy Hill married john holbrook, and had children including abida holbrook, chloe holbrook, daniel h holbrook, john holbrook, mercy h holbrook, rhoda holbrook, sophia holbrook, susan ann holbrook. Mercy Hill passed away in 1856 in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1780
Birth of Mercy Hill in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1856
Death of Mercy Hill in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Hill

This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, MA (1636) to Mendon, MA (1780) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Hill (1780–1856) was born in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. 2 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, 2 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 5 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 Hill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Hill PTP
1780–1856
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Mercy Hill's Descendants

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Mercy Hill PTP 1780–1856 m. John Holbrook PTP 1778–1838
  1. 1. John Holbrook PTP 1778–1838 m. Mercy Hill PTP 1780–1856