Who was Sarah Merriam?

Sarah Merriam (1665–1740) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Merriam 1665–1740

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 SEP 1665 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts

Died 4 JAN 1740 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts

Father William Merriam

Mother Elizabeth Breed

Spouse John Jenckes

Children Elizabeth Jenckes

Siblings Elizabeth Merriam, John Merriam, Joseph Merriam, Rebecca Merriam, Sarah Merriam, William Merriam

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Biography

Sarah Merriam was born in 1665 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, the child of william merriam and elizabeth breed. Sarah Merriam married john jenckes, john lewis, and had children including elizabeth jenckes. Sarah Merriam passed away in 1740 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts.

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1665

Birth of Sarah Merriam in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts

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1740

Death of Sarah Merriam in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Merriam

This ancestor line traces from Goudhurst, Kent, England (1525) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts (1665) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Merriam (1665–1740) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts. 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 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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