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Mary Black 1736–1816

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Black 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Oct 1736 · York, York, Maine, United States
Died 25 May 1816 · Scarborough, York, Maine, United States
Father Samuel Black
Mother Dorcas Bragdon (1695–1763)
Siblings Daniel Black, Dorcas Black, Isabella Black, Jane Black, Mary Black, Samuel Black

Researchers connected through Mary Black 1736–1816

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Black 1736–1816

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Black began in 1736 in York, York, Maine, United States. Mary Black passed away in 1816 in Scarborough, York, Maine, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1736
Birth of Mary Black in York, York, Maine, United States
Birth
1816
Death of Mary Black in Scarborough, York, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Black

This ancestor line traces from Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1667) to York, York, Maine, United States (1736) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Black (1736–1816) was born in York, York, Maine, United States and died in Scarborough, York, Maine, United States. 2 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, 2 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 Black's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Black PTP
1736–1816
York, York, Maine, United States
Parents
Unknown
Dorcas Bragdon PTP
1695–1763
York, York, Maine, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Black's Descendants

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Mary Black PTP 1736–1816