Who was Mary Browning?

Mary Browning (1637–1717) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 23 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Browning 1637–1717

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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10 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Browning in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 10 independent trees

Born 7 Nov 1637 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 Dec 1717 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Browning

Mother Mary Hindes

Siblings Deborah Browning, Elizabeth Browning, Mecham Browning, Sarah Browning

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Browning

Mary Hindes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1637, Mary Browning entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas browning and mary hindes. Mary Browning passed away in 1717 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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1637

Birth of Mary Browning in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1717

Death of Mary Browning in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Browning

This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1637) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Browning (1637–1717) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 10 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, 10 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 23 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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