Who was Mary Bassett?

Mary Bassett (1709–1753) was born in Sandwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable) and died in Lebanon, Connecticut (New London). 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 16 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Bassett 1709–1753

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 DEC 1709 · Sandwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

Died 24 MAR 1753 · Lebanon, Connecticut (New London)

Father William Bassett

Mother Abigail Bourne

Spouse Eliakim Tupper

Children William Tupper

Siblings Abigail Bassett, Elisha Bassett, Elizabeth Bassett, Hannah Bassett, John Bassett, Jonathan Bassett, Nathan Bassett, Nathaniel Bassett, Thomas Bassett, William Bassett

Records

Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Massachusetts Marriages Cape Cod Library, Vol. 1, …

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Biography

The story of Mary Bassett began in 1709 in Sandwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable). Mary Bassett married eliakim tupper, and had children including william tupper. Mary Bassett passed away in 1753 in Lebanon, Connecticut (New London).

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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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Record Cape Cod Library, Vol. 1, The Bassett Family of Yarmouth (C. W. Swift, Publisher and Printer; The "Register" Press 1912)

Life Timeline

1709

Birth of Mary Bassett in Sandwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

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1753

Death of Mary Bassett in Lebanon, Connecticut (New London)

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Bassett

This ancestor line traces from Soissons, Bourgogne, France (1000) to Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA (1709) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Bassett (1709–1753) was born in Sandwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable) and died in Lebanon, Connecticut (New London). 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 (B) 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 16 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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