YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Mercy Freeman 1692–1759 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1692

Birth Location: Hingham, Mass

Death Date: 2 Dec 1759

Death Location: Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Edmond Freeman

Mother: Sarah Mayo

Spouse(s): Thomas Cobb

Children(s): Thomas Cobb, Richard Cobb, Thomasine Cobb, Joseph Cobb, Freeman Cobb, Elisha Cobb, Betty Cobb, Sarah Cobb, Mercy Cobb

The story of Mercy Freeman began in 1692 in Hingham, Mass. Mercy Freeman married Thomas Cobb, and had children including Betty Cobb, Elisha Cobb, Freeman Cobb, Joseph Cobb, Mercy Cobb, Richard Cobb, Sarah Cobb, Thomas Cobb, Thomasine Cobb. Mercy Freeman passed away in 1759 in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Mercy Freeman
MF

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:
A
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

  • The story of Mercy Freeman began in 1692 in Hingham, Mass.
  • Mercy Freeman married Thomas Cobb, and had children including Betty Cobb, Elisha Cobb, Freeman Cobb, Joseph Cobb, Mercy Cobb, Richard Cobb, Sarah Cobb, Thomas Cobb, Thomasine Cobb.
  • Mercy Freeman passed away in 1759 in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mercy Freeman's Ancestors

Self
Mercy Freeman
1692–1759
Birth Place: Hingham, Mass
Parents
Edmond Freeman
1657–1719
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sarah Mayo
1660–1746
Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
john Freeman
1645–1719
Eng
Mercy Prence
1645–1711
Eastham, Massachusetts
*^Samual ((Paternal 8th Great Grandfather) Mayo RO Hopkins Side Up Dated) 2-28-2018
1620–1663
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edmond Freeman
1620–
Margaret Perry
1623–1688
Rev Mayo
1565–1635
Elizabeth Mayo
1572–1645
2nd-Great-Grandparents
edmunds Perry
1599–1659
Sarah Crowell
1592–1659

Mercy Freeman's Descendants

1.
MF
Mercy Freeman (1692–2 Dec 1759) m. Thomas Cobb (28 Mar 1693–9 Feb 1768)
  1. 1. Thomas Cobb 1720–
  2. 2. Richard Cobb 1722–1809 m. Elizabeth 1723–1803
    1. 1. John Cobb 1748–1838 m. Margaret Collins –1825
      1. 1. Sarah Cobb 1775–
      2. 2. Margery Cobb 1777–
      3. 3. Hannah Cobb 1780–
      4. 4. John Cobb 1783–1864 m. Lucy Cobb 1788–1861
        1. 1. Mary (W) Cobb 1822–1839
        2. 2. Mulford Cobb 1824–1826
        3. 3. John (Windsor Cobb) III 1819–1865
      5. 5. Andrew (Collins) Cobb 1785–1816
      6. 6. Elizabeth Cobb 1789–
      7. 7. Freeman Cobb 1791–1860 m. Hannah (S) Rich 1797–1895
        1. 1. Margery Cooper 1820–1908
        2. 2. Hannah Smith 1828–1917
        3. 3. Andrew Cobb 1818–1884
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Smith) Rich 1823–1928
        5. 5. Freeman Cobb 1826–1877
        6. 6. Lucy Ryder 1832–1918
        7. 7. Andrew Cobb 1818–1884
        8. 8. Betsey (A) Rider 1839–1921
        9. 9. Lucy (E) Cobb 1833–
  3. 3. Thomasine Cobb 1724–1793 m. Lot Harding 1721–1802
    1. 1. Esther harding 1752–1842 m. Elkenah Paine 1748–1822
      1. 1. Lemuel Paine 1797–1876 m. Eliza Cook 1801–1828
        1. 1. Harvey (Cook) Paine 1824–1826
      2. 2. Mary (Alkins) Paine 1773–1862 m. Ebenezer Atkins 1771–1858
        1. 1. John Atkins 1797–1860
      3. 3. Henry Paine 1795–1861
      4. 4. Elkanah Paine 1787–1860
  4. 4. Joseph Cobb 1726–1807 m. Rachel Treat 1725–1809
    1. 1. SARAH (Jane) Cobb 1752–
    2. 2. Joseph Cobb 1754–
    3. 3. Tamson Cobb 1757–1794
    4. 4. Freeman Cobb 1759–
    5. 5. Mulford Cobb 1761–
      1. 1. Joseph Cobb 1785–
      2. 2. Lucy Cobb 1787–
    6. 6. Richard Cobb 1763–1845
      1. 1. Freeman Cobb 1793–
        1. 1. Elisha Cobb 1818–1895
      2. 2. Elisha Cobb 1795–1830
      3. 3. Hope Cobb 1797–1850
        1. 1. Daniel (W) Rich 1841–1903
        2. 2. Martha (A) Rich 1827–
      4. 4. Sally Cobb 1799–
      5. 5. Mulford Cobb 1802–
      6. 6. Achsah Cobb 1804–
      7. 7. Richard Cobb 1807–
  5. 5. Freeman Cobb 1728–1758
  6. 6. Elisha Cobb 1730–1802 m. Dorcas Doane 1741–1783
    1. 1. Sabra Cobb 1763–1850 m. Perez (Hamlen) Sr 1755–1835
      1. 1. Perez (Hamlen) Jr 1794–1838
      2. 2. Nathaniel Hamlen 1800–1887
  7. 7. Betty Cobb 1732–
  8. 8. Sarah Cobb 1735–
  9. 9. Mercy Cobb 1718–1793
    1. 1. Ebenezer Selew –1752

Mercy Freeman's Timeline

2 Records

1692
1692
Birth of Mercy Freeman in Hingham, Mass
Hingham, Mass
1759
2 Dec 1759
Age 67
Death of Mercy Freeman in Truro
Truro

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1692
    Event Place: Hingham, Mass
    Record Source:
    [1] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A history of the Cobb family, pt 1-3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1759
    Event Place: Truro
    Record Source:
    [1] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A history of the Cobb family, pt 1-3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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