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Walter Merwin 1594–1649

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Merwin 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 MAR 1594 · Amersham, Buckinghamshire, , England
Died 28 NOV 1649 · New Windsor, Berkshire, England
Father Nicholas Merwin
Spouse Margaret Tinker
Children Miles Merwin Sr

Researchers connected through Walter Merwin 1594–1649

and 3 more tree owners connected with Walter Merwin 1594–1649

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Walter Merwin began in 1594 in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. Walter Merwin married margaret tinker, and had children including miles merwin sr. Walter Merwin passed away in 1649 in New Windsor, Berkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1594
Birth of Walter Merwin in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1649
Death of Walter Merwin in New Windsor, Berkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Merwin

This ancestor line traces from Stopham, Sussex, England (1478) to Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England (1594) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Merwin (1594–1649) was born in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, , England and died in New Windsor, Berkshire, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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

Walter Merwin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Walter Merwin PTP
1594–1649
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Walter Merwin's Descendants

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Walter Merwin PTP 1594–1649