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Mary Merriam 1689–1733 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1689

Birth Location: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1733

Death Location: Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA

Father: Joseph Merriam

Mother: Sarah Jenkins

Spouse(s): David Potter

Children(s): James Potter, Lydia Potter, Jerusha Potter, David Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Alexander Potter, William Potter

The story of Mary Merriam began in 1689 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Mary Merriam married David Potter, and had children including Alexander Potter, David Potter, Elizabeth Potter, James Potter, Jerusha Potter, Lydia Potter, William Potter. Mary Merriam passed away in 1733 in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Merriam began in 1689 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Mary Merriam married David Potter, and had children including Alexander Potter, David Potter, Elizabeth Potter, James Potter, Jerusha Potter, Lydia Potter, William Potter.
  • Mary Merriam passed away in 1733 in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Mary Merriam's Ancestors

Self
Mary Merriam
1689–1733
Birth Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Merriam
1650–1702
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Jenkins
1653–1692
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
William Merriam
1628–1689
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Breed
1634–1691
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Joel Jenkins
1624–1688
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Gilbert
1624–1687
Compton, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Merriam's Descendants

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Mary Merriam (1689–1733) m. David Potter (07 Jul 1719–1714)
  1. 1. James Potter 1713–1768
  2. 2. Lydia Potter 1731–1736
  3. 3. Jerusha Potter 1725–
  4. 4. David Potter 1719–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Potter 1716–1760
  6. 6. Alexander Potter 1711–1800
  7. 7. William Potter 1715–1746 m. Catherine Mustard 1710–
    1. 1. William Potter 1744–
    2. 2. Samuel Potter 1742–
    3. 3. Mathew Potter 1740–
    4. 4. David Potter 1737–
    5. 5. Elder (James Potter) 2nd 1734–1815
    6. 6. Joseph Potter 1745–
    7. 7. Alexander Potter 1740–
    8. 8. John Potter 1736–1793 m. Sarah Snipe 1736–1818
      1. 1. William Potter 1765–1831 m. Mary Pattee 1767–1832
        1. 1. John Potter 1811–
        2. 2. Jeremiah Potter 1810–1819
        3. 3. Woodbury (Hastings) Potter 1807–1883
        4. 4. William Potter 1805–1879
        5. 5. Jane Potter 1803–1828
        6. 6. Susanna (Stewart) Potter 1801–1802
        7. 7. Catherine Potter 1799–1800
        8. 8. Elizabeth Potter 1793–1832
        9. 9. John Potter 1791–1865
        10. 10. Charles Potter 1789–1859
        11. 11. Margaret Potter 1787–1809
        12. 12. David Potter 1786–1847
        13. 13. Ebenezer Potter 1784–
        14. 14. Nancy Potter 1797–1845
        15. 15. Mary Potter 1795–1854
      2. 2. George (Potter) Sr 1770– m. Judith Staples 1769–
        1. 1. George (Potter) Jr 1800–1864 m. Martha Connor 1810–

Mary Merriam's Timeline

2 Records

1689
1689
Birth of Mary Merriam in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1733
1733
Age 44
Death of Mary Merriam in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1733
    Event Place: Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

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