Mary Baker (1642–1719) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA and died in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Baker 1642–1719

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Apr 1642 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Died 1 Dec 1719 · Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Edward Baker Sr

Mother Joan Lane

Spouse George Sumner

Children Benjamin Sumner, Ebenezer Sumner, Edward Sumner, George Sumner, Jane Sumner, Joseph Sumner, Mary Sumner, Samuel Sumner, William Sumner

Siblings Edward Baker, Edward Baker Jr, Elizabeth Baker, Hannah Baker, John Baker, Joseph Baker, Lt Timothy Baker Sr, Martha Jane Baker, Persis Baker, Sarah Baker, Thomas Baker

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Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings Colonial Families of the USA Dawes-Gates Ancestral Lines : a … Ancestry Family Tree Arlene Hanneman, California & Janice …

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Biography

In 1642, Mary Baker entered the world in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, born to edward baker sr and joan lane. Mary Baker married george sumner, and had children including benjamin sumner, ebenezer sumner, edward sumner, george sumner, jane sumner, joseph sumner, mary sumner, samuel sumner, william sumner. Mary Baker passed away in 1719 in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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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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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Burial Records Dawes-Gates Ancestral Lines : a Memorial Volume Containing the American Ancestry of Rufus R. Dawes
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record Arlene Hanneman, California & Janice Felix Hyde, Auburn Wyoming (Ancestral File: Submission: AF96112636 & Submission: AF95108385)

Life Timeline

1642

Birth of Mary Baker in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

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1719

Death of Mary Baker in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Baker

This ancestor line traces from Shavington, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom (1475) to Northampton, Massachusetts (1642) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Baker (1642–1719) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA and died in Milton, Norfolk, 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 6 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.
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