Who was Mercy Peabody?

Mercy Peabody (1650–1728) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mercy Peabody 1650–1728

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Jan 1650 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 26 Nov 1728 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father Capt John Peabody Pabodie

Mother Isabel Harper Brittaine

Siblings Amie Peabody, Anice Peabody, Annis Peabody, Elizabeth Pabody, Francis Peabody, John Peabody, Priscilla Peabody, Ruth Peabody, Thomas Peabody, William Peabody

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Immediate Family

Parents

Capt John Peabody Pabodie

Isabel Harper Brittaine

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1650, Mercy Peabody entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to capt john peabody pabodie and isabel harper brittaine. Mercy Peabody passed away in 1728 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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1650

Birth of Mercy Peabody in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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1728

Death of Mercy Peabody in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Peabody

This ancestor line traces from Ashton-by-Sutton, Cheshire, England (1536) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1650) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mercy Peabody (1650–1728) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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