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Moses Merrill 1683–1756

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Moses Merrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Sep 1683 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Died 17 Jan 1756 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Father Daniel Merrill (1642–1717)
Mother Sarah Clough (1646–1706)
Spouse (1677–1760)
Siblings , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Moses Merrill 1683–1756

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Children
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Biography

Moses Merrill was born in 1683 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, the child of daniel merrill and sarah clough. Moses Merrill married mary clough. Moses Merrill passed away in 1756 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

  3. 3
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1683
Birth of Moses Merrill in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1756
Death of Moses Merrill in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Merrill

This ancestor line traces from Canville-les-Deux-Églises, Seine-Maritime, Upper Normandy, France (1000) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1683) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moses Merrill (1683–1756) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 11 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, 11 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 24 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.

Moses Merrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Moses Merrill PTP
1683–1756
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Daniel Merrill PTP
1642–1717
Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Sarah Clough PTP
1646–1706
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Moses Merrill's Descendants

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Moses Merrill PTP 1683–1756 m. PTP 1677–1760