Nathaniel and John Merrill

John Merrill was born in Wherstead, England, about 1599. He married Annis Bishop on Jan 24, 1627/28. He married second Elizabeth Vincent. He and his brother Nathaniel came from Salisbury, England, to Ipswich in 1633. They settled in Newbury in 1635 or 1636 and were granted land on the south side of the Parker River. In 1646 the homesteads reverted to the town because they were unfavorable sites. He died in Newbury on Sept 12, 1673.

Their child born in Newbury was:

1. Hannah Merrill -1662
+Stephen Swett

Nathaniel Merrill was baptized on May 4, 1601, in Wherstead, England. He married Susanna ?, not Wolverton as sometimes recorded. She outlived him and married second Stephen Jordan. She died Jan 25, 1672/73. He and his brother John came to Ipswich in 1633 and settled in Newbury about 1635 or 1636 and both were granted land there in 1638. In 1646 the homesteads reverted to the town because of the unfavorable sites. He owned five acres of plowed land next to his brother John He died Mar 16, 1654-55 in Newbury. His will was proved Mar 27,1655, mentioning his wife Susanna and five children. (his will)

Their children were:

1. John Merrill 1634/5-1712 (He removed to Connecticut)
+Sarah Watson

2. Abraham Merrill 1637 - 1722
+Abigail Webster

3. Susanna Merrill 1640 - 1690
+John Burbank

3. Daniel Merrill 1642 - 1717
+Sarah Clough
*2nd wife of Daniel Merrill
+Sarah Morrill

4. Abel Merrill 1642/43 - 1689
+Priscilla Chase 1648/49 - Aft 1689

5. Thomas Merrill 1648 -

6. Nathaniel Merrill 1634 - 1681/2
+Joan Kenny