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Michael Emerson 1627–1709

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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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6 researchers on YourRoots have Michael Emerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 independent trees

Born 6 Apr 1627 · Howsham, Lincolnshire, , England,
Died 18 Jul 1709 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas . (1662–1738)
Mother Elizabeth Bruester
Siblings Alexander Emerson, Anna Emerson, Edward Emerson, Elizabeth Emerson, Elizabeth Fuller Perrin, Frances Emerson, Isabell Emerson, James Emerson, Jonathan Emerson, Joseph Emerson, Matthew Emerson, Nathaniel Emerson, Ralfe Ralph Emerson, Rev Joseph Emerson 3Ggrandfather To Ralph Waldo Emerson, Reverend John Emerson, Robert Emerson, Sarah Emerson, Susan Emerson, Thomas Emerson
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

In 1627, Michael Emerson entered the world in Howsham, Lincolnshire, England, born to thomas emerson and elizabeth bruester. Michael Emerson passed away in 1709 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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

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

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

Life Timeline

1627
Birth of Michael Emerson in Howsham, Lincolnshire, England,
Birth
1709
Death of Michael Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Michael Emerson

This ancestor line traces from Callington, Cornwall, England (1540) to Howsham, Lincolnshire, , England, (1627) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Michael Emerson (1627–1709) was born in Howsham, Lincolnshire, , England, and died in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Michael 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 4 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

Thomas .
1662–1738 · Father
Elizabeth Bruester
Mother

Michael Emerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Michael Emerson PTP
1627–1709
Howsham, Lincolnshire, , England,
Parents
Thomas Emerson . PTP
1662–1738
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Michael Emerson's Descendants

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Michael Emerson PTP 1627–1709