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Mary Elizabeth Cann 1665–1705

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 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
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Cann in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 15 Jan 1665 · Scott's Yard, London, London, England
Died 2 May 1705 · New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Father William John Cann
Spouse James Alexander Claypoole 1682
Children Jennet Claypoole

Researchers connected through Mary Cann 1665–1705

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Cann 1665–1705

Biography

In 1665, Mary Elizabeth Cann entered the world in Scott's Yard, London, London, England, born to william john cann. Mary Elizabeth Cann married james alexander claypoole 1682, and had children including jennet claypoole. Mary Elizabeth Cann passed away in 1705 in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA.

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Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Cann in Scott's Yard, London, London, England
Birth
1705
Death of Mary Elizabeth Cann in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Cann

This ancestor line traces from Holme upon Spalding Moor, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Scott's Yard, London, London, England (1665) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Cann (1665–1705) was born in Scott's Yard, London, London, England and died in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA. 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 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.
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 Cann's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Elizabeth Cann PTP
1665–1705
Scott's Yard, London, London, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Cann's Descendants

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Mary Elizabeth Cann PTP 1665–1705 m. James Alexander Claypoole * 1682 PTP 1664–1706