Stephen Merrick

     Stephen was born on Saturday, 12 May 1646 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Merrick & Rebecca Tracy. Stephen married Mercy Bangs, daughter of Edward Bangs and Rebecca Hobart, on 26 December 1670 in Eastham. Stephen and Mercy had children: Isaac [m. Dighton Bird & 2nd Mehitable Ellis], Sarah [m. 10/23/1703 Nathaniel Crossman]. He was also married to Anna Wilbur. Stephen departed this life in 1705 in Taunton Township, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at age 58 years.