William Merrick 1643–1732
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6 researchers on YourRoots have William Merrick 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Merrick 1643–1732
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Merrick began in 1643 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Massachusetts, USA. William Merrick married abigail hopkins merrick, and had children including benjamin merrick, nathaniel merrick, rebecca merrick, ruth merrick. William Merrick passed away in 1732 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Merrick
This ancestor line traces from Bodorgan, Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom (1513) to Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Massachusetts, USA (1643) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Merrick (1643–1732) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Massachusetts, USA and died in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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.
William Merrick's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record