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Mary Mercy Bacon 1640–1701

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Bacon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Feb 1640 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, English Colonies
Died 22 Oct 1701 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Michael Bacon Iii Founder Of Woburn And Billerica
Mother Mary Marie Jobo Jeve
Spouse Bartholomew Gale
Children Sarah Lakin
Siblings Daniel Bacon Son Of Michael And Mary Jobo And Father Of Mary Mercy Bacon Oops Skipped This Generation

Researchers connected through Mary Bacon 1640–1701

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Biography

In 1640, Mary Mercy Bacon entered the world in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, English Colonies, born to michael bacon iii founder of woburn and billerica and mary marie jobo jeve. Mary Mercy Bacon married bartholomew gale, sgt john lakin, and had children including sarah lakin. Mary Mercy Bacon passed away in 1701 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Mary Mercy Bacon in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, English Colonies
Birth
1640
Mary Mercy Bacon was baptized in Winston, Suffolk, England
Baptism
1666
Mary Mercy Bacon was married in Salem, Massachusetts
Marriage
1701
Death of Mary Mercy Bacon in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Bacon

This ancestor line traces from Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, England (1526) to Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1640) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Bacon (1640–1701) was born in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, English Colonies and died in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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.
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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.

Mary Bacon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Mercy Bacon PTP
1640–1701
Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, English Colonies
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Mary Bacon's Descendants

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Mary Mercy Bacon PTP 1640–1701