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Moses Worthen Mecham 1804–1878

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Moses Mecham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 FEB 1804 · Canaan, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA
Died 22 JUL 1878 · Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
Father (1773–1846)
Mother (1777–1866)
Spouse Elvira Derby (1811–1886)
Children , , Celestia Mecham, , , , John Mecham, , , Marquis Mecham, Martha Mecham, , , , , , ,
Siblings , , , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Moses Mecham 1804–1878

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Elvira Derby
Children
Celestia Mecham
John Mecham
Marquis Mecham
Martha Mecham

Biography

In 1804, Moses Worthen Mecham entered the world in Canaan, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA, born to joshua meacham and permelia chapman. Moses Worthen Mecham married elvira derby, and had children including america mecham, americas mecham, celestia ann mecham, donna maria mecham, elvira jane meacham, emily mecham, john derby mecham, leonidus americus clinton mecham, lucina mecham, marquis lafayette mecham, martha mecham, mormon mecham, moses moroni mecham, polly mae mecham, samuel mecham, sarah elvira mecham, sylverter mecham, william wallace mecham. Moses Worthen Mecham passed away in 1878 in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Church Records Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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    Record BillionGraves

  3. 3
    Record Canada, Quebec Couples

  4. 4
    Record Geni World Family Tree

  5. 5
    Record Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937

  6. 6
    Record Williamson-McKee Web Site

Life Timeline

1804
Birth of Moses Worthen Mecham in Canaan, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA
Birth
1878
Death of Moses Worthen Mecham in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
Death
1895
Burial of Moses Worthen Mecham in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions

Moses Mecham (1804–1878) was born in Canaan, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA and died in Provo, Utah, Utah, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Moses 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Moses Mecham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Moses Worthen Mecham PTP
1804–1878
Canaan, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Moses Mecham's Descendants

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Moses Worthen Mecham PTP 1804–1878 m. Elvira Derby PTP 1811–1886
  1. 1. Martha Mecham PTP 1839–1924
  2. 2. Celestia Ann Mecham PTP 1848–1909
  3. 3. John Derby Mecham PTP 1850–1932
  4. 4. Marquis Lafayette Mecham PTP 1855–1856