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Mercy Peters 1670–1690

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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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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Peters in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 27 Jan 1670 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 25 Dec 1690 · Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts
Father Andrew Peeters Peters
Mother Mercy Beamsley (1637–1726)
Siblings Andrew Peters, Elizabeth Peters, Gilbert Peters, John Peters, Mary Peters, Richard Peters, Samuel Peters, Seaborn Peters, Timothy Peters, William Wry Peters Russe Iii Of Ipswich And Andover Ma Killed By Indians

Researchers connected through Mercy Peters 1670–1690

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mercy Peters was born in 1670 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of andrew peeters peters and mercy beamsley. Mercy Peters passed away in 1690 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of Mercy Peters in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1690
Death of Mercy Peters in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Peters

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Ipswich, Essex Co., MA, USA (1670) across 26 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Peters (1670–1690) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. 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 26 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 Peters's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Peters PTP
1670–1690
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mercy Beamsley PTP
1637–1726
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mercy Peters's Descendants

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Mercy Peters PTP 1670–1690