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Sarah Merriam 1665–1740

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Merriam 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: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 14 Sep 1665 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 4 Jan 1740 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father
Mother (1634–1676)
Siblings , , , , ,
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Árvore Genealógica Do FamilySearch

Researchers connected through Sarah Merriam 1665–1740

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Merriam was born in 1665 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of william merriam and elizabeth breed. Sarah Merriam passed away in 1740 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  3. 3
    Record Árvore Genealógica Do FamilySearch

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Sarah Merriam in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1740
Death of Sarah Merriam in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Merriam

This ancestor line traces from Tudeley, Kent, England (1628) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1665) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Merriam (1665–1740) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 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 Merriam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Merriam PTP
1665–1740
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1634–1676
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Merriam's Descendants

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Sarah Merriam PTP 1665–1740