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Sarah Merrill 1677–1750

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 trees

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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
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15 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Merrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 15 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Oct 1677 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Died 20 Nov 1750 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Father Daniel Merrill (1642–1717)
Mother Sarah Clough (1646–1706)
Spouse (1673–1749)
Siblings , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Sarah Merrill 1677–1750

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1677, Sarah Merrill entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, born to daniel merrill and sarah clough. Sarah Merrill married william morse. Sarah Merrill passed away in 1750 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1677
Birth of Sarah Merrill in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1750
Death of Sarah Merrill in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death
1750
Burial of Sarah Merrill in Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Merrill

This ancestor line traces from Canville-les-Deux-Églises, Seine-Maritime, Upper Normandy, France (1000) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1677) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Merrill (1677–1750) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 15 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, 15 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 24 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 Merrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Merrill PTP
1677–1750
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Daniel Merrill PTP
1642–1717
Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Sarah Clough PTP
1646–1706
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Merrill's Descendants

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Sarah Merrill PTP 1677–1750 m. PTP 1673–1749