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Mercy Swan 1640–1683

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Swan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 10 independent trees

Born 4 Jul 1640 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 3 Apr 1683 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Swain (1638–1708)
Mother Ann Trumball
Siblings Dorothy Swan, Elizabeth Swain Swayne Swan, Faith Swan, Frances Swan, Jane Swan, John Swan, John Trumble, Jonathan Swan, Mary Trumble, Richard Swain, Sarah Swan, Susan Julian Swan
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through Mercy Swan 1640–1683

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mercy Swan began in 1640 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Mercy Swan passed away in 1683 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Mercy Swan in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1683
Death of Mercy Swan in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Swan

This ancestor line traces from Barton, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1640) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Swan (1640–1683) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 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 5 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

John Swain
1638–1708 · Father
Ann Trumball
Mother
Swan US Census Records
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Mercy Swan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Swan PTP
1640–1683
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Swain PTP
1638–1708
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Richard Swain PTP
1595–1678
Rowland, Derbyshire, , England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mercy Swan's Descendants

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Mercy Swan PTP 1640–1683