YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Lancaster Merrill 1816–1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1816

Birth Location: Hill, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA

Death Date: 14 Jul 1889

Death Location: Boscawen, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA

Father: Edmund Grover

Mother: Dorcas Merrill

Spouse(s): Clarissa Paige

Children(s): Robert Merrill

James Lancaster Merrill was born in 1816 in Hill, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA, the child of Edmund Grover And Dorcas Merrill. James Lancaster Merrill married Clarissa Bradley Clara Paige, and had children including Robert Mack Merrill. James Lancaster Merrill passed away in 1889 in Boscawen, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.

Find more search results for James Merrill
JM

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:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • James Lancaster Merrill was born in 1816 in Hill, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA, the child of Edmund Grover And Dorcas Merrill.
  • James Lancaster Merrill married Clarissa Bradley Clara Paige, and had children including Robert Mack Merrill.
  • James Lancaster Merrill passed away in 1889 in Boscawen, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Merrill's Ancestors

Self
James Merrill
1816–1889
Birth Place: Hill, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
Parents
Edmund Grover
1773–1872
Haverhill, Essex, England
Dorcas Merrill
1771–1850
Grandparents
Sarah Page
1732–1788
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Page
1701–1778
Phebe Chapman
1702–1742
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Jr
1679–1742
Phebe Balch
1684–1738

James Merrill's Descendants

1.
JM
James (Lancaster) Merrill (Abt. 1816–14 Jul 1889) m. Clarissa (Bradley "Clara") Paige (29 Sep 1836–7 Feb 1908)
  1. 1. Robert (Mack) Merrill 1876–1948 m. Lillian (Maude) Wheeler 1891–1931
    1. 1. Robert (Mack Merrill) Jr 1917–1969 m. Lois (E.) Copp 1922–2007
      1. 1. Douglas (Coop) Merrill 1943–2000

James Merrill's Timeline

2 Records

1816
Abt. 1816
Birth of James Lancaster Merrill in Hill, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
Hill, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
1889
14 Jul 1889
Age 73
Death of James Lancaster Merrill in Boscawen, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
Boscawen, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1816
    Event Place: Hill, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1889
    Event Place: Boscawen, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE