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Sarah Clough 1646–1706

Public Tree Person

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Clough in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jun 1646 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Died 18 Mar 1706 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Father
Mother
Spouse Daniel Merrill (1642–1717)
Children , John Merrill, Martha Merrill, Moses Merrill, , Sarah Merrill,
Siblings , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Sarah Clough 1646–1706

and 6 more tree owners connected with Sarah Clough 1646–1706

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
John Merrill
Martha Merrill
Moses Merrill
Sarah Merrill

Biography

The story of Sarah Clough began in 1646 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. Sarah Clough married daniel merrill, and had children including daniel merrill, john merrill, martha merrill, moses merrill, ruth merrill, sarah merrill, stephen merrill. Sarah Clough passed away in 1706 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

  3. 3
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.

  4. 4
    Record George Thomas Little, A. M., Litt. D., <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York 1909)

  5. 5
    Record IGI - International Genealogical Index

  6. 6
    Record William Richard Cutter, A. M., <i>Genealogy - Boston and Eastern Massachusetts</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1908)

Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Sarah Clough in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1646
Sarah Clough was christened in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Christening
1706
Death of Sarah Clough in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death
1706
Burial of Sarah Clough in Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Clough

This ancestor line traces from England (1613) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1646) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Clough (1646–1706) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 2 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

Sarah Clough's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Clough PTP
1646–1706
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Sarah Clough's Descendants

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Sarah Clough PTP 1646–1706 m. Daniel Merrill PTP 1642–1717
  1. 1. John Merrill PTP 1674–1756
  2. 2. Sarah Merrill PTP 1677–1750 m. PTP 1673–1749
  3. 3. Martha Merrill PTP 1683–1754
  4. 4. Moses Merrill PTP 1683–1756 m. PTP 1677–1760