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Mercy Southworth 1638–1712

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Full name consistent across 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 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)
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15 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Southworth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 15 independent trees

Born 11 May 1638 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 25 Nov 1712 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Constant Southworth
Mother Elizabeth Collier
Siblings Abigail October Southworth Howland 1640 1707, Alice Southworth, Captain William Southworth, Edward Southworth, Elizabeth Southworth, Mary Southworth, Nathaniel Southworth, Nathaniel Southworth 1627 1681, Priscilla Southworth, Rebecca Southworth, Sarah Southworth
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration … DeTreville Web Site The Harmon genealogy comprising all …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Mercy Southworth was born in 1638 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of constant southworth and elizabeth collier. Mercy Southworth passed away in 1712 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  7. 7
    Record North America, Family Histories

  8. 8
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  9. 9
    Record DeTreville Web Site

  10. 10
    Record The Harmon genealogy comprising all branches in New England

Life Timeline

1638
Birth of Mercy Southworth in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1712
Death of Mercy Southworth in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Southworth

This ancestor line traces from Haut Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, France (1000) to Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1638) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Southworth (1638–1712) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 15 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, 15 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 23 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.

Related Records

Constant Southworth
Father
Elizabeth Collier
Mother

Mercy Southworth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mercy Southworth PTP
1638–1712
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mercy Southworth's Descendants

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Mercy Southworth PTP 1638–1712