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Mercy Mayo 1728–1760

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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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B Reliability
B
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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Mayo in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 12 Apr 1728 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 25 Mar 1760 · Eastham
Father Israel Mayo (1700–1771)
Mother Mercy Rider
Siblings Alice Mayo, Esther Mayo, Martha Mayo, Phebe Mayo, Priscilla Mayo, Ruth Mayo, Thomas Mayo

Researchers connected through Mercy Mayo 1728–1760

and 3 more tree owners connected with Mercy Mayo 1728–1760

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mercy Mayo was born in 1728 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, the child of israel mayo and mercy rider. Mercy Mayo passed away in 1760 in Eastham.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  3. 3
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1728
Birth of Mercy Mayo in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1760
Death of Mercy Mayo in Eastham
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Mayo

This ancestor line traces from Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA (1700) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1728) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Mayo (1728–1760) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Eastham. 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 2 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 Mayo's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Mayo PTP
1728–1760
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Israel Mayo PTP
1700–1771
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mercy Mayo's Descendants

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Mercy Mayo PTP 1728–1760