Sarah Merrick 1654–1696
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31 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Merrick in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 31 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Sarah Merrick 1654–1696
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1654, Sarah Merrick entered the world in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America, born to william merrick and rebecca tracy. Sarah Merrick married john freeman. Sarah Merrick passed away in 1696 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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6Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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7Record Colonial Families of the USA
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8Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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9Record Ancestry Family Tree
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10Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch �
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11Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Merrick
This ancestor line traces from England, England, United Kingdom (1494) to Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA (1654) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah Merrick (1654–1696) was born in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 31 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, 31 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.
- 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 Merrick's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record