Who was Mary Bridges?

Mary Bridges (1667–1739) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Bridges 1667–1739

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Apr 1667 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 22 Jan 1739 · Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Edmund Bridges Jr

Mother Sarah Towne

Siblings Abigail Bridges, Alice Bridges, Benjamin Bridges, Caleb Bridges, Edmund Bridges, Hannah Elizabeth Bridges, John Cloyse, Sarah Bridges

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edmund Bridges Jr

Sarah Towne

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Children

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Biography

The story of Mary Bridges began in 1667 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Mary Bridges passed away in 1739 in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Mary Bridges in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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1739

Death of Mary Bridges in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Bridges

This ancestor line traces from Mortimer Hall, Hampshire, England (1459) to Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1667) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Bridges (1667–1739) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 8 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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