Peter Merrill 1703–1777
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Merrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Peter Merrill 1703–1777
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1703, Peter Merrill entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, born to daniel merrill and esther chase. Peter Merrill married mary bailey, priscilla annis. Peter Merrill passed away in 1777 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Merrill
This ancestor line traces from Bretagne, France (1000) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1703) across 26 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Peter Merrill (1703–1777) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 26 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
Peter Merrill's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record