YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Mercy Sanford 1704–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jan 1704

Birth Location: Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 1778

Death Location: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father: John Sanford

Mother: Content Howland

Spouse(s): George GRINNELL

Children(s): Kesia Grinnell, Aaron Grinnell, Lydia Grinnell, Isaiah Grinnell, Kydia Grinnell, Malachi Grinnell, Eunice Grinnell, Jemina Grinnell

Mercy Sanford was born in 1704 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of John Sanford And Content Howland. Mercy Sanford married George Grinnell, and had children including Aaron Grinnell, Eunice Grinnell, Isaiah Grinnell, Jemina Grinnell, Kesia Grinnell, Kydia Grinnell, Lydia Grinnell, Malachi Grinnell. Mercy Sanford passed away in 1778 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Find more search results for Mercy Sanford
MS

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • Mercy Sanford was born in 1704 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of John Sanford And Content Howland.
  • Mercy Sanford married George Grinnell, and had children including Aaron Grinnell, Eunice Grinnell, Isaiah Grinnell, Jemina Grinnell, Kesia Grinnell, Kydia Grinnell, Lydia Grinnell, Malachi Grinnell.
  • Mercy Sanford passed away in 1778 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mercy Sanford's Ancestors

Self
Mercy Sanford
1704–1778
Birth Place: Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
John Sanford
1670–1752
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Content Howland
1673–1722
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mercy Sanford's Descendants

1.
MS
Mercy Sanford (19 Jan 1704–1778) m. George GRINNELL (Jan 25, 1704–1768)
  1. 1. Kesia Grinnell 1730–
  2. 2. Aaron Grinnell 1728–1809
  3. 3. Lydia Grinnell 1726–1806
  4. 4. Isaiah Grinnell 1732–1780 m. Sarah Austin 1734–1796 m. Katherine Hill 1736–1758
    1. 1. Isaiah (Grinnell) Jr. 1771–1861 m. Jane Crane 1777–1866 m. Jane Crane 1777–1866
      1. 1. Betsey Grinnell 1798–1879 m. Alanson Tinkham 1798–1871
        1. 1. Jane Tinkham 1828–1877
        2. 2. Minerva Tinkham 1822–1823
        3. 3. Darius (Winsor) Tinkham 1824–1896
        4. 4. Alice Tinkham 1839–1895
        5. 5. Orrin Tinkham 1837–1856
        6. 6. Dallas Tinkham 1844–1850
        7. 7. Eliza (Ann) Tinkham 1829–1914
        8. 8. Morris (Winsor) Tinkham 1835–1903
        9. 9. Mariah (or Maria) Tinkham 1832–1904
      2. 2. Henry (Jason) Grinnell 1818–1864
      3. 3. Ezra Grinnell 1795–1862
      4. 4. Anna Grinnell 1807–1858
      5. 5. John Grinnell 1796–1888
      6. 6. Major Grinnell 1803–1869
      7. 7. Chloe Grinnell 1801–1876 m. John (Jr) Gale 1799–1852 m. Relly Tinkham 1800–1827
        1. 1. Mary Gale 1838–1920
        2. 2. John (Wesley) Gale 1836–1927
        3. 3. Jane (Martha) Gale 1831–1918
        4. 4. Theodore Gale 1830–1898
      8. 8. Amos Grinnell 1805–1889
      9. 9. Eliza Grinnell 1811–1879
      10. 10. Seymour Grinnell 1813–1887
      11. 11. Sally Grinnell 1816–1870
      12. 12. Ansel Grinnell 1818–1889
    2. 2. John Grinnell 1796–1888
    3. 3. Elsie Grinnell 1777–1844
    4. 4. Ann Grinnell 1772–1849
    5. 5. Utsey Grinnell 1761–
    6. 6. Amos Grinnell 1764–1854
    7. 7. Mercy Grinnell 1758–1859
  5. 5. Kydia Grinnell 1726–
  6. 6. Malachi Grinnell 1737–1780
  7. 7. Eunice Grinnell 1735–
  8. 8. Jemina Grinnell 1730–1790 m. John Taylor 1725–

Mercy Sanford's Timeline

2 Records

1704
19 Jan 1704
Birth of Mercy Sanford in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1778
1778
Age 74
Death of Mercy Sanford in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1704
    Event Place: Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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