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Male 1601 - 1654  (52 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nathaniel Merrill was born on 1 May 1601 in Wherstead, Babergh District, Suffolk, England; was christened on 4 May 1601 in Wherstead, Babergh District, Suffolk, England; died on 16 Mar 1654 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachuestts; was buried in Burying Ground of the First Settlers, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 1634, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Merrill Memorial.
    The chapter on Nathaniel begins on page 159 and continued through page 161.

    Nathaniel Merrill was one of the earliest settlers of Newbury, Mass., in 1635. He was the ancestor of a vast majority of those who now bear the Merrill name in this country: it is believed, indeed, that less than one percent of the Merrills in America can trace their pedigree to any other emigrant ancestor.

    Nathaniel Merrill and his older brother John were born in England. The registers of Wherstead, a parish lying three miles south of Ipswich, in Suffolk County, England, contain the following entries:

    1599, Aug.16. John Merrell son of Nath. Merrell & Mary his wife was baptised.

    1601, May 4. Nathanaell Merrell son of Nath. Merrell & Mary his wife was baptised.



    Find a transcription of Nathaniel Merrill's will (d. 1654) and inventory on page 70-72 in the Merrill Memorial (pdf link above in Documents field).

    The author also defines some terms used in the inventory.
    An example: Cotterels ("cottrells," item 18) were hooks from which pots were hung over a fire.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6879067/nathaniel-merrill

    Nathaniel married Susanna Wilterton on 23 Sep 1633 in Wherstead, Babergh District, Suffolk, England. Susanna was born in 1599 in Ipswich, Ipswich Borough, Suffolk, England; died on 25 Jan 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachuestts; was buried in Burying Ground of the First Settlers, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nathaniel Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1634; died on 1 Jan 1682 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Newbury Neck Cemetery, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. John Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1635 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Jul 1712 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    3. 4. Abraham Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1637 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Nov 1722 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Susanna Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1640 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Oct 1690 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Old Center Cemetery, Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    5. 6. Daniel Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1642 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Jun 1717 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Salisbury Plains Burying Ground, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Abel Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1643 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Oct 1689 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in burial details unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nathaniel Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 25 May 1634; died on 1 Jan 1682 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Newbury Neck Cemetery, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180870153/nathaniel-merrill

    Nathaniel married Joanna Ninian on 15 Oct 1661. Joanna was born in 1636 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Feb 1717 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in burial details unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  John Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born about 1635 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Jul 1712 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Notes:

    From The Merrill Memorial
    Page 105
    John Merrill (son of Nathaniel) was born about 1635 in Newbury, Mass., and died 18 July, 1712, in Hartford, Conn. He settled in Hartford as early as 1657, in which year he became an owner of land there. It is probable that he went to Hartford before coming of age, for he is said to have been adopted by Gregory Wilterton of that town. He was admitted a freeman 20 May, 1658. He was a tanner, and lived on the south side of Elm St., on the second lot west from the corner of Main St. After some years he removed to the West Division of the town, now West Hartford, where he made large purchases of land in 1683 and the following years. In 1684, 1694 and 1700 he was a "townsman", or selectman, and he was a deacon of the Second Church. He married, 23 Sep. 1863, Sarah Watson, daughter of John and Margaret (Smith) Watson of Hartford. His eight sons and two daughters, and the daughters' husbands, were all living at his death.

    John married Sarah Watson on 23 Sep 1683 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. Sarah (daughter of John Watson and Margaret Smith) was born on 16 Feb 1636 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Nov 1687 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Sarah Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1664 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    2. 9. Nathaniel Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1666 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in Apr 1725.
    3. 10. John Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1669 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1748 in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    4. 11. Abraham Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Dec 1670 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 6 Nov 1747 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    5. 12. Daniel Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1673 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1750.
    6. 13. Wilterton Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1675 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was christened on 7 Jul 1675; died on 14 May 1755 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    7. 14. Susanna Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1677 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    8. 15. Abel Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1679 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 16 Aug 1759 in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    9. 16. Isaac Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1681 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1742 in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    10. 17. Jacob Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1686 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1725.

  3. 4.  Abraham Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 9 Apr 1637 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Nov 1722 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: weaver

    Notes:

    Abraham Merrill was a weaver and lived in the north part of the town (now West Newbury, near the mouth of Artichoke River. He was a deacon of the Congregational Church in Newbury, Mass.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13270535/abraham-merrill

    Abraham married Abigail Webster on 18 Jan 1660. Abigail was born in 1642; died on 12 Aug 1712 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in burial details unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Abraham married Sarah Clements Bond in Sep 1713. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Susanna Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1640 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Oct 1690 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Old Center Cemetery, Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152567526/susannah-burbank

    Susanna married John Burbank on 15 Oct 1663 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. John was born in 1640 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jun 1709 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Old Center Cemetery, Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Daniel Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 20 Aug 1642 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Jun 1717 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Salisbury Plains Burying Ground, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: carpenter
    • Residence: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Residence: Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127622233/daniel-merrill

    Daniel married Sarah Clough on 14 May 1667. Sarah was born on 26 Jun 1646 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Mar 1706 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Salisbury Plains Burying Ground, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Daniel married Sarah Morrill on 23 May 1708 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Sarah was born on 14 Oct 1650 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Sep 1731 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in burial details unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Abel Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 20 Feb 1643 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Oct 1689 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in burial details unknown.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138350201/abel-merrill

    Abel married Priscilla Chase on 10 Feb 1670. Priscilla was born on 14 Mar 1648 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Nov 1697 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in burial details unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Sarah Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 19 Sep 1664 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Sarah married Deacon Samuel Kellogg on 22 Sep 1687. Samuel was born on 17 Sep 1662; died in 1717. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Nathaniel Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 15 Jan 1666 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in Apr 1725.

    Notes:

    Nathaniel never married. He was considered to be insane.


  3. 10.  John Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 7 Apr 1669 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1748 in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    John married Sarah Marsh on 29 Sep 1694. Sarah was christened on 16 Feb 1673 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died after 1748. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Abraham Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 21 Dec 1670 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 6 Nov 1747 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Abraham married Prudence Kellogg on 16 Apr 1699. Prudence was born on 14 Oct 1675; died on 21 Sep 1747. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 12.  Daniel Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 15 Jun 1673 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1750.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut

    Notes:

    Deacon of the Second Church in Hartford.

    Daniel married Susanna Pratt on 18 Jan 1697. Susanna was born on 2 Oct 1580. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Daniel married Mindwell King on 17 Feb 1736. Mindwell died after 1750. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Wilterton Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 28 Jun 1675 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was christened on 7 Jul 1675; died on 14 May 1755 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Notes:

    From A Merrill Memorial:
    Wilterton Merrill was born 28 June 1675 in Hartford, Conn., and died 14 May 1755, having lived in Hartford all his life. Gregory Wilterton of Hartford, who is supposed to have been a connection of the family, at his death, in July 1674, left the larger portion of his estate to John Merrill, and John Merrill names his next-born son in honor of his benefactor. Wilterton Merrill was one of the original proprietors of the town of Winchester, Conn. in 1744, but he never lived there. He married (1) 1 Jan 1702/3 to Ruth Pratt, daughter of John and Hepzibah Pratt of Hartford; she was born 21 Dec 1677; he married (2) 20 Jan 1708/9 Hannah Waters, daughter of Bevil Waters of Hartford; she died 8 May 1730, age 49 and he married (3) Elizabeth, who survived him.



    Note on Find a Grave:
    The son of John & Sarah (Watson) Merrill, he was baptized at the Second Church of Hartford on July 4, 1675. He married (1) on Jan. 1, 1702 Ruth Pratt, daughter of John Pratt, and (2) on Jan. 20, 1708/9 Hannah Waters. He was received at the Second Church of Hartford on Dec. 21, 1712. His children by his first marriage:
    1. Ruth bpt. July 10, 1704, died young
    Children by his second marriage:
    2. Hannah bpt. Feb. 7, 1713-4, m. Daniel Butler
    3. Gideon m. Mary Bigelow June 5, 1740
    4. Samuel d. 1739
    Families of Early Hartford, Conn., p. 393

    Note: Wilterton was my 6g grandfather.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45845593/wilterton-merrill

    Wilterton married Ruth Pratt on 1 Jan 1702. Ruth was born on 21 Dec 1677 in Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Ruth Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 10 Jul 1704 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Wilterton married Hannah Waters on 20 Feb 1708. Hannah (daughter of Beavel Waters) was born about 1681; died on 8 May 1730; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Hannah Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1713 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was christened on 7 Feb 1713 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 26 Apr 1790; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    2. 20. Gideon Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1716 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 9 Sep 1757 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    3. 21. Samuel Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1742 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 14.  Susanna Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 20 May 1677 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut

    Family/Spouse: John Turner. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Abel Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 25 Jan 1679 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 16 Aug 1759 in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Abel married Mabel Easton on 5 Mar 1711. Mabel was born on 17 Jan 1683. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 16.  Isaac Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 11 Mar 1681 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1742 in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Notes:

    Moved from Hartford to West Hartford after 1719.

    Isaac married Sarah Cook on 2 May 1706. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 17.  Jacob Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 27 Mar 1686 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1725.

    Notes:

    Moved from Hartford to West Hartford in 1725.

    Jacob married Abigail Webster on 10 May 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Ruth Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (13.Wilterton3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was christened on 10 Jul 1704 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

  2. 19.  Hannah Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (13.Wilterton3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1713 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was christened on 7 Feb 1713 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 26 Apr 1790; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Notes:

    Note on Find a Grave:
    The daughter of Wilterton & Hannah (Waters) Merrill, she was baptized on Feb. 7, 1713-4 at the Second Church of Hartford and died at age 76 years. She was the widow of Daniel Butler. Their children:
    1. Daniel bpt. April 18, 1736, d. Oct. 6, 1779 ae 43 yrs, buried in Center Church Graveyard
    2. Ruth bpt. Nov. 27, 1737, m. Caleb Church Dec. 23, 1764
    3. Hannah bpt. Dec. 23, 1739, m. (1) Uriah Shepard and (2) John Burkett
    4. Anne bpt. May 29, 1743, d. Sept. 9, 1759, buried in the Center Church Graveyard
    5. Thankful bpt. Oct. 13, 1745, d. Aug. 29, 1759, buried in the Center Church Graveyard.
    6. Abigail bpt. Oct. 13, 1751, m. Samuel Goodwin
    7. James bpt. Sept. 8, 1754, went to Sandisfield.
    Death notice from "The American Mercy" dated April 26, 1790: "Mrs. Hannah relict of Mr. Daniel Butler aged 76 years."
    (Families of Early Hartford, Connecticut, p. 138-139)



    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40955677/hannah-butler

    Family/Spouse: Daniel Butler. Daniel was born on 11 Oct 1704; died on 23 Dec 1780; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 20.  Gideon Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (13.Wilterton3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1716 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 9 Sep 1757 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Notes:

    Note on Find a Grave:
    Family records indicate that Gideon and Mary had five children, 3 boys and 2 girls: Samuel, Nathaniel, Gideon, Mary (Merrill) Steel and Hannah (Merrill) Merry.

    Gideon and Mary were my 5th great grandparents. It is exciting to have found them. His son Gideon (1749-1803), whose burial along with the other children is unknown, was a participant in the Revolutionary War.

    Apparently no tombstone(s) exist at this time. One person indicated that a grave marker was extant when the book on the cemetery was written in 1994 and may still be there in the middle of the north edge of the burying ground near what is called locally "the Gold Building" on Main Street in downtown Hartford.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58088826/gideon-merrill

    Gideon married Mary Bigelow on 8 Jun 1740. Mary (daughter of Joseph Bigelow and Sarah Spencer) was born in 1721 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was christened on 2 Jul 1721; died on 9 Mar 1750 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Samuel Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1741; died in 1781 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    2. 23. Nathaniel Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1742 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 1 Mar 1820.
    3. 24. Mary Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1745.
    4. 25. Hannah Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1747.
    5. 26. Gideon Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1749 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 27 Jun 1803.

  4. 21.  Samuel Merrill Descendancy chart to this point (13.Wilterton3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) died in 1742 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.


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