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Mary Mercy Boynton 1648–1720

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

9 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Boynton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 23 Jul 1648 · Rowley, Massachusetts
Died 25 Mar 1720 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father
Mother Elizabeth Jackson (1618–1687)
Spouse John Eastman (1640–1720)
Children Roger Eastman

Researchers connected through Mary Boynton 1648–1720

and 8 more tree owners connected with Mary Boynton 1648–1720

Immediate Family

Parents
Elizabeth Jackson
1618–1687
Spouse(s)
John Eastman

Biography

In 1648, Mary Mercy Boynton entered the world in Rowley, Massachusetts, born to william alfred boyington boynton iii and elizabeth jackson. Mary Mercy Boynton married john eastman, and had children including roger eastman. Mary Mercy Boynton passed away in 1720 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. IV

Life Timeline

1648
Birth of Mary Mercy Boynton in Rowley, Massachusetts
Birth
1720
Death of Mary Mercy Boynton in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Boynton

This ancestor line traces from Wintringham, Yorkshire, England (1544) to East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England (1605) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Boynton (1648–1720) was born in Rowley, Massachusetts and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 9 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 2 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.

Related Records

Elizabeth Jackson
1618–1687 · Mother

Mary Boynton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Mercy Boynton PTP
1648–1720
Rowley, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Jackson PTP
1618–1687
East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Boynton's Descendants

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Mary Mercy Boynton PTP 1648–1720 m. John Eastman PTP 1640–1720
  1. 1. Roger Eastman PTP 1682–1743