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Mary Atherton 1636–1718

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Atherton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 30 Apr 1636 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 27 Feb 1718 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Humphrey Atherton Major General
Mother Mary Margaret Wales
Siblings Catherine Atherton, Consider Atherton Twin, Elizabeth Atherton, Hope Atherton Twin, Increase Atherton, Isabel Atherton Wales, James Atherton, Jonathan Atherton, Margaret Atherton Trowbridge, Mary Atherton Weeks, Patience Atherton Humphrey, Rest Atherton Swift, Thankful Atherton, Thankful Atherton Bird Ca, Watching Atherton
Records
Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Colonial Families of the USA The New England Historical & … Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1636, Mary Atherton entered the world in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to humphrey atherton major general and mary margaret wales. Mary Atherton passed away in 1718 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

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    Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

Life Timeline

1636
Birth of Mary Atherton in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1718
Death of Mary Atherton in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Atherton

This ancestor line traces from Preston, Lancester, England (1607) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1636) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Atherton (1636–1718) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Humphrey Atherton Major General
Father
Mary Margaret Wales
Mother

Mary Atherton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Atherton PTP
1636–1718
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Atherton's Descendants

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Mary Atherton PTP 1636–1718