Mary Bacon (1640–1701) was born in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary * Bacon 1640–1701

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Feb 1640 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 22 Oct 1701 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Michael Bacon

Mother Mary Marie Jobo Jeve

Spouse John Lakin

Children Abigail Lakin, Benjamin Lakin, John Lakin, Joseph Lakin, Josiah Lakin, Lydia Lakin, Mary Lakin, Sarah W Lakin, William Lakin

Siblings Elizabeth Bacon, Lydia Bacon, Michael Bacon, Sarah Bacon

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings Colonial Families of the USA Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Derbyshire, England, Church of England … New England Historical and Genealogical …

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Biography

Mary Bacon was born in 1640 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of michael bacon and mary marie jobo jeve. Mary Bacon married john lakin, and had children including abigail lakin, benjamin lakin, john lakin, joseph lakin, josiah lakin, lydia lakin, mary lakin, sarah w lakin, william lakin. Mary Bacon passed away in 1701 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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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., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Baptism Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms
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Record New England Historical and Genealogical Register

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1640

Birth of Mary Bacon in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1640

Mary Bacon was baptized in Winston, Suffolk, England

Baptism

1701

Death of Mary Bacon in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Bacon

This ancestor line traces from Winston, Suffolk, England (1608) to Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1640) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Bacon (1640–1701) was born in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 13 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 13 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.