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Mary Betts 1623–1684

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Betts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Mar 1623 · Claydon, Oxfordshire, England
Died 03 Aug 1684 · Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father John Betts (1599–1638)
Mother Mary Betts
Spouse Samuel Boreman (1615–1673)
Children Mary Boardman Boreman, Sherman
Siblings John Betts, Martha Graves, Thomas Betts Sr

Researchers connected through Mary Betts 1623–1684

and 3 more tree owners connected with Mary Betts 1623–1684

Biography

The story of Mary Betts began in 1623 in Claydon, Oxfordshire, England. Mary Betts married samuel boreman, and had children including mary boardman boreman, sherman. Mary Betts passed away in 1684 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1623
Birth of Mary Betts in Claydon, Oxfordshire, England
Birth
1684
Death of Mary Betts in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Death
1686
Mary Betts was baptized in Pinchbeck,Lincoln,England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Betts

This ancestor line traces from Wortham, Suffolk, England (1482) to Claydon, Oxfordshire, England (1623) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Betts (1623–1684) was born in Claydon, Oxfordshire, England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America. 4 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, 4 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.
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 Betts's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Betts PTP
1623–1684
Claydon, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
John Betts PTP
1599–1638
West Peckham, Kent, England
Mary Betts PTP
1623–1684
Claydon, Oxfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Betts PTP
1599–1638
West Peckham, Kent, England
Mary Betts PTP
1623–1684
Claydon, Oxfordshire, England

Mary Betts's Descendants

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Mary Betts PTP 1623–1684 m. Samuel Boreman PTP 1615–1673