Who was Mercy Williams?

Mercy Williams (1640–1705) was born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mercy Williams 1640–1705

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 03 JUL 1640 · Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Died 19 SEP 1705 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Father Roger Williams Founder Of Rhode Island

Mother Mary Barnard

Siblings Christopher Lippitt, Daniel Williams, Ebenezer Williams, Ellin Williams, Freeborn Hart Clarke Williams, Freeborn Williams, Freeborn Williams Hart Clarke, Jabez Williams, Joseph Williams, Mary Williams, Mercy Williams Waterman, Providence Williams, Robert Williams, Roger Williams, Roger Williams Ii, Rogerus Williams, Sowwe Roger Williams

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Roger Williams Founder Of Rhode Island

Mary Barnard

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Biography

Mercy Williams was born in 1640 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, the child of roger williams founder of rhode island and mary barnard. Mercy Williams passed away in 1705 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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1640

Birth of Mercy Williams in Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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Death of Mercy Williams in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Williams

This ancestor line traces from Upminster, Essex, England (1466) to Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1640) across 6 generations.

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: Mercy Williams (1640–1705) was born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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