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Mercy Stafford 1668–1725

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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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5 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Stafford 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 8 JUL 1668 · Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
Died 3 JUN 1725 · Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Father Samuel Stafford
Mother Mercy Westcott
Spouse Richard Thurber
Children Ann , Edward Thurber, Elizabeth Martin, Hezekiah Martin, John Martin, Mary Martin, Sarah Martin
Siblings Amos Stafford, Elizabeth Stafford, Freelove Stafford, Patience Stafford, Samuel Stafford, Sarah Stafford, Stukeley Stafford, Thomas Stafford

Researchers connected through Mercy Stafford 1668–1725

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Biography

In 1668, Mercy Stafford entered the world in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, born to samuel stafford and mercy westcott. Mercy Stafford married richard thurber, and had children including ann, edward thurber, elizabeth martin, hezekiah martin, john martin, mary martin, sarah martin. Mercy Stafford passed away in 1725 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Vital Records Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts

  4. 4
    Vital Records Rehoboth, Massachusetts, U.S., Vital Records

  5. 5
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  6. 6
    Record WikiTree

  7. 7
    Record Woolson-Fenno ancestry and allied lines : with biographical sketches

Life Timeline

1668
Birth of Mercy Stafford in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
Birth
1725
Death of Mercy Stafford in Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Stafford

This ancestor line traces from Yeovil, Somersetshire, England (1632) to Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island (1668) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Stafford (1668–1725) was born in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island and died in Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 5 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, 5 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 Stafford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mercy Stafford PTP
1668–1725
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Mercy Stafford's Descendants

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Mercy Stafford PTP 1668–1725