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Mercy Smith 1652–1670

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 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
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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Smith 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 2 independent trees

Born 5 Dec 1652 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 2 May 1670 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Father John Smith (1665–1724)
Mother Margaret Smith
Siblings Ebenezer Smith, Jeremiah Smith

Researchers connected through Mercy Smith 1652–1670

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mercy Smith 1652–1670

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mercy Smith began in 1652 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Mercy Smith passed away in 1670 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1652
Birth of Mercy Smith in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1670
Death of Mercy Smith in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Smith

This ancestor line traces from Staffordshire, England (1569) to Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1652) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Smith (1652–1670) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, 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.
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 Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Smith PTP
1652–1670
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
John Smith PTP
1665–1724
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Smith PTP
1665–1724
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mercy Smith's Descendants

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Mercy Smith PTP 1652–1670