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Christopher MERCER 1612–1671 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1612

Birth Location: Hartford, England

Death Date: Abt. Apr 1671

Death Location: Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies

Father: William MERCER

Mother: Elizabeth RUSTON

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Souter, Elizabeth Souter, Mary SIMSON

Children(s): Joseph Mercer, Thomas MERCER

The story of Christopher MERCER began in 1612 in Hartford, England. Christopher MERCER married Elizabeth Souter, Mary Simson, and had children including Joseph Mercer, Thomas Mercer. Christopher MERCER passed away in 1671 in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies.

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Biography

  • The story of Christopher MERCER began in 1612 in Hartford, England.
  • Christopher MERCER married Elizabeth Souter, Mary Simson, and had children including Joseph Mercer, Thomas Mercer.
  • Christopher MERCER passed away in 1671 in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies.

Immediate Family

Parents

William MERCER
1590–1612
Birth Location: Hartford, Cheshire, England
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Elizabeth RUSTON
1591–1612
Birth Location: Padiham, Lancashire, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Souter
1627–1671
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
ES
Elizabeth Souter
1645–
Birth Location: –
ES
Mary SIMSON
1627–1667
Birth Location: St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, Middlesex, England
MS

Children(s)

Joseph Mercer
1650–
Birth Location: England
JM
Thomas MERCER
1647–1718
Birth Location: Foxes Lane, Stepney, Middlesex, England
TM

Christopher MERCER's Ancestors

Self
Christopher MERCER
1612–1671
Birth Place: Hartford, England
Parents
William MERCER
1590–1612
Hartford, Cheshire, England
Elizabeth RUSTON
1591–1612
Padiham, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Mr. MERCER
1570–
Stepney Parish, England
Mrs. MERCER
1575–
Stepney Parish, England
JAMES RUSTON
1565–
Cheshire, England
Elizabeth (PYCOCKE) PEACOCK
1565–1642
Aston, Hertfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Symon PYCOCKE
1540–1582
Joane BOWMESTED
1540–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Christopher MERCER's Descendants

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Christopher MERCER (1612–Abt. Apr 1671) m. Elizabeth Souter (1627–Apr 18, 1671) m. Elizabeth Souter (1645–) m. Mary SIMSON (23 Mar 1627–02 Dec 1667)
  1. 1. Joseph Mercer 1650–
  2. 2. Thomas MERCER 1647–1718 m. Katherine BIGGE 1655–1727
    1. 1. Thomas Mercer 1685–1759
    2. 2. Joseph MERCER 1680–1735 m. Amy IVES –1733
      1. 1. Mary Mercer 1698–
      2. 2. Martha Mercer 1713–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Mercer 1713–
      4. 4. Patience Mercer 1713–
      5. 5. Sarah Mercer 1713–
      6. 6. John Mercer 1715–
      7. 7. Thomas Mercer 1715–
      8. 8. Robert Mercer 1715–
      9. 9. James MERCER 1713–1790 m. Ann Jones –1790 m. Sarah (Kate) SIMMONS 1730–1790
        1. 1. Thomas Mercer 1750–1819
        2. 2. Sarah Mercer 1759–
        3. 3. Mary Mercer 1759–
        4. 4. James Mercer 1769–1850
        5. 5. Caleb Mercer 1771–1823
        6. 6. John Mercer 1776–1852
        7. 7. Lydia Mercer 1741–1792
        8. 8. Rhoda Mercer 1743–1806
        9. 9. Jacob MERCER 1753–1837 m. Jael GREEN 1753–1810
        10. 10. Silas Mercer 1745–1796 m. Dorcas Green 1746–1819
        11. 11. Chloe Mercer 1773–1850
        12. 12. Vashti Mercer 1759–1836
      10. 10. William Mercer 1706–
      11. 11. Joseph Mercer 1709–1776
    3. 3. Christopher Mercer 1672–1711
    4. 4. Mary Mercer 1681–
    5. 5. John Mercer 1685–1775

Christopher MERCER's Timeline

5 Records

1612
Jul 08, 1612
Birth of Christopher MERCER in Stepney, London, England
Stepney, London, England
1612
1612
Birth of Christopher MERCER in Hartford, England
Hartford, England
1612
Jul 08, 1612
Christopher MERCER was baptized in St Albins Abbey, England
St Albins Abbey, England
1671
Apr 18, 1671
Age 59
Death of Christopher MERCER in Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados
Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados
1671
Abt. Apr 1671
Age 59
Death of Christopher MERCER in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies
Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 08, 1612
    Event Place: Stepney, London, England
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 162.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1612
    Event Place: Hartford, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 162.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAW
    [2] Mercer.ftw
    [3] levi614654.FTW

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: Jul 08, 1612
    Event Place: St Albins Abbey, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Mercer.ftw
    [2] levi614654.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1657
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1657; Page Number: 375

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Record Source:
    [1] Mercer.ftw
    [2] levi614654.FTW

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Barbados
    Record Source: English Settlers in Barbados

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 18, 1671
    Event Place: Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. Apr 1671
    Event Place: Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies
    Record Source:
    [1] Mercer.ftw
    [2] levi614654.FTW
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