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Sarah Merriam 1660–1661

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Jun 1660 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Aug 1661 · Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father William Merriam

Mother Elizabeth Breed

Siblings Elizabeth Merriam, John Merriam, Joseph Merriam, Rebecka Fitch, Sarah Merriam, William Merriam

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Merriam

Elizabeth Breed

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1660, Sarah Merriam entered the world in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to william merriam and elizabeth breed. Sarah Merriam passed away in 1661 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1660

Birth of Sarah Merriam in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1661

Death of Sarah Merriam in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Merriam

This ancestor line traces from Goudhurst, Kent, England (1525) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts (1660) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Merriam (1660–1661) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 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 5 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.
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