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Sarah Clough 1646–1706

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Clough in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 6 independent trees

Born 28 Jun 1646 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 18 Mar 1706 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Clough
Mother Jane Sanders
Spouse Daniel Merrill (1671–1725)
Children Daniel Merrill, John Merrill, Martha Merrill, Ruth Merrill, Sarah Merrill, Stephen Merrill
Siblings Benjamin Clough, Elizabeth Clough, John Clough, Martha Clough, Samuel Clough, Thomas Clough

Researchers connected through Sarah Clough 1646–1706

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Biography

The story of Sarah Clough began in 1646 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah Clough married daniel merrill, and had children including daniel merrill, john merrill, martha merrill, ruth merrill, sarah merrill, stephen merrill. Sarah Clough passed away in 1706 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Sarah Clough in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1706
Death of Sarah Clough in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Clough

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Clough (1646–1706) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 1 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.

Sarah Clough's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Clough PTP
1646–1706
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Clough's Descendants

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Sarah Clough PTP 1646–1706 m. Daniel Merrill PTP 1671–1725
  1. 1. Daniel Merrill PTP 1671–1725
    1. 1. Peter Merrill PTP 1703–1777
    2. 2. Benjamin Merrill PTP 1708–1768
  2. 2. Martha Merrill PTP 1683–1754
  3. 3. Sarah Merrill PTP 1677–1750 m. Deacon William Joseph Morss\Morse\Mors\Moore I PTP 1674–1749
    1. 1. Hannah Darling Morse PTP 1719–1803