William MERCER 1590–1612
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William MERCER 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
Researchers connected through William MERCER 1590–1612
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William MERCER began in 1590 in Hartford, Cheshire, England. William MERCER married elizabeth ruston, and had children including christopher mercer. William MERCER passed away in 1612 in Stepney, Middlesex, England.
Sources
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1Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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2Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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3Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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4Record Ancestral File (R)
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5Record Ancestry Family Trees - Ancestry Family Tree
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6Record levi614654.FTW
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7Record Mercer.ftw
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William MERCER
This ancestor line traces from Lochleven, Kinrosshire, SCOTLAND (1470) to Hartford, Cheshire, England (1590) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William MERCER (1590–1612) was born in Hartford, Cheshire, England and died in Stepney, Middlesex, 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 William 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
William MERCER's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record