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Theophilus Messer 1707–1757

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Theophilus Messer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 May 1707 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Jan 1757 · Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Abial Mercer
Mother Abigail Marsh (1671–1761)
Siblings Abiel Messer, Abigail Messer, Hannah Messer, Jacob Messer, John Messer, Mary Messer, Nathaniel Mercer, Richard Messer, Thomas Messer Mercer

Researchers connected through Theophilus Messer 1707–1757

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1707, Theophilus Messer entered the world in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to abial mercer and abigail marsh. Theophilus Messer passed away in 1757 in Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1707
Birth of Theophilus Messer in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1757
Death of Theophilus Messer in Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Theophilus Messer

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1592) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1707) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Theophilus Messer (1707–1757) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Theophilus 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 4 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.

Theophilus Messer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Theophilus Messer PTP
1707–1757
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Marsh PTP
1671–1761
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Theophilus Messer's Descendants

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Theophilus Messer PTP 1707–1757