William Merriam 1700–1751
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Merriam in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Merriam 1700–1751
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Merriam was born in 1700 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of john merriam and rebecca sharp. William Merriam passed away in 1751 in Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Merriam
This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1330) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1700) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Merriam (1700–1751) was born in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America. 3 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, 3 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 12 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.
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William Merriam's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record