Rebecca Merriam 1662–1693
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Merriam in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Rebecca Merriam 1662–1693
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1662, Rebecca Merriam entered the world in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to william merriam and elizabeth breed. Rebecca Merriam passed away in 1693 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Merriam
This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1330) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1662) across 11 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Rebecca Merriam (1662–1693) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 Rebecca 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 11 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.
Rebecca Merriam's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record