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Mercy Tilden 1674–1743

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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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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Tilden 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 May 1674 · , SCITUATE, PLYMOUTH, Mass.
Died 20 Jan 1743 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Stephen Tilden
Mother Hannah Little
Siblings Abigail Tilden, David Tilden, Ebenezer Tilden, Ephraim Tilden, Hannah Tilden, Isaac Tilden, Joseph Tilden, Judith Tilden, Mary Tilden, Mercy Tilden, Ruth Tilden Pierce Tilden, Ruth Tilden, Stephen Tilden, Thomas Tilden
Records
Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1674, Mercy Tilden entered the world in, SCITUATE, PLYMOUTH, Mass., born to stephen tilden and hannah little. Mercy Tilden passed away in 1743 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Mercy Tilden in, SCITUATE, PLYMOUTH, Mass.
Birth
1743
Death of Mercy Tilden in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Tilden

This ancestor line traces from Tenterden, Kent, England (1490) to Tenterden, Kent, England (1629) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Tilden (1674–1743) was born in , SCITUATE, PLYMOUTH, Mass. and died in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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.
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Related Records

Stephen Tilden
Father
Hannah Little
Mother

Mercy Tilden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Tilden PTP
1674–1743
, SCITUATE, PLYMOUTH, Mass.
Parents
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Mercy Tilden's Descendants

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Mercy Tilden PTP 1674–1743