Mary Austin (1653–1721) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Austin 1653–1721

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 23 Oct 1653 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 1 Apr 1721 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

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Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Massachusetts, Marriages Early settlers of Nantucket : …

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Biography

In 1653, Mary Austin entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to sarah starbuck. Mary Austin passed away in 1721 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
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Record Early settlers of Nantucket : their associates and descendants

Life Timeline

1653

Birth of Mary Austin in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1721

Death of Mary Austin in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Austin

This ancestor line traces from Exeter, Devon, England (1533) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1653) across 5 generations.

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: Mary Austin (1653–1721) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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, 9 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 5 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.

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Mary Austin PTP

1653–1721

Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA