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Moses Merrill 1683–1756

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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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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
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Moses Merrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 10 independent trees

Born 3 Sep 1683 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Jan 1756 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Daniel Merrill Sgt
Mother Sarah Clough (1646–1706)
Siblings Daniel Merrill Ii, John Merrill, Martha Merrill, Ruth Merrill, Sarah Merrill, Stephen Deacon Merrill
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Moses Merrill was born in 1683 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of daniel merrill sgt and sarah clough. Moses Merrill passed away in 1756 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1683
Birth of Moses Merrill in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1756
Death of Moses Merrill in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Merrill

This ancestor line traces from Pontesbury, Shropshire, England (1500) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1683) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Moses Merrill (1683–1756) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, 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 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 6 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

Daniel Merrill Sgt
Father
Sarah Clough
1646–1706 · Mother

Moses Merrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Moses Merrill PTP
1683–1756
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Clough PTP
1646–1706
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Moses Merrill's Descendants

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Moses Merrill PTP 1683–1756