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Mary Buffington 1761–1838

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Buffington 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Mar 1761 · Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 02 May 1838 · Grahamsville, Jackson, Ohio, United States
Father John Buffington (1731–1804)
Mother Sarah Arnold Young
Spouse James Graham
Children John Graham

Researchers connected through Mary Buffington 1761–1838

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Biography

In 1761, Mary Buffington entered the world in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, born to john buffington and sarah arnold young. Mary Buffington married james graham, and had children including john graham. Mary Buffington passed away in 1838 in Grahamsville, Jackson, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1761
Birth of Mary Buffington in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1838
Death of Mary Buffington in Grahamsville, Jackson, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Buffington

This ancestor line traces from Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1718) to Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1761) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Buffington (1761–1838) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Grahamsville, Jackson, Ohio, United States. 3 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, 3 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 Buffington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Buffington PTP
1761–1838
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Buffington PTP
1731–1804
West Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
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Mary Buffington's Descendants

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Mary Buffington PTP 1761–1838