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Abel Merrill 1644–1689

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Birth Date: February 20, 1644

Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: October 28, 1689

Death Location: Newbury, Mass

Father: Nathaniel Merrill

Mother:

Children: Susanna Merrill, Nathaniel Merrill

In 1644, Abel Merrill entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to Nathaniel Merrill And Susannah Wolterton. Abel Merrill married Prisilla Chase, and had children including Deacon Abel Merrill, James Merrill, Joseph Ensign Merrill, Nathan Merrill, Nathaniel Merrill, Priscilla Merrill, Susanna Merrill, Thomas Merrill. Abel Merrill passed away in 1689 in Newbury, Mass.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

Early Life

In 1644, Abel Merrill entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to Nathaniel Merrill And Susannah Wolterton.

Family

Abel Merrill married Prisilla Chase, and had children including Deacon Abel Merrill, James Merrill, Joseph Ensign Merrill, Nathan Merrill, Nathaniel Merrill, Priscilla Merrill, Susanna Merrill, Thomas Merrill.

Later Years

Abel Merrill passed away in 1689 in Newbury, Mass.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
  3. 3
    Record Millennium File
  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  5. 5
    Land Records Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories
  7. 7
    Record Public Member Trees
  8. 8
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1643
Born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
1644
Born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
1689
Died in Newbury, Mass

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