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Mary Margaret Bearse 1700–1728

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Bearse in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 04 Feb 1700 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 May 1728 · Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father James BEARSE (1660–1728)
Mother Experience Howland (1668–1728)
Spouse Elisha West
Children Peter West

Researchers connected through Mary Bearse 1700–1728

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Bearse 1700–1728

Biography

The story of Mary Margaret Bearse began in 1700 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Mary Margaret Bearse married elisha west, and had children including peter west. Mary Margaret Bearse passed away in 1728 in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1700
Birth of Mary Margaret Bearse in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1718
Mary Margaret Bearse was married in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Marriage
1728
Death of Mary Margaret Bearse in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Bearse

This ancestor line traces from Southampton, Hampshire, England (1618) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1700) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Bearse (1700–1728) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 3 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.

Mary Bearse's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Margaret Bearse PTP
1700–1728
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
James BEARSE PTP
1660–1728
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Experience Howland PTP
1668–1728
Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Bearse's Descendants

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Mary Margaret Bearse PTP 1700–1728
  1. 1. Peter West PTP 1721–1786