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Mary Ann Chessells 1849–1933

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Chessells 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Dec 1849 · Somerton, Victoria, Australia
Died 13 Dec 1933 · Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia
Father George Chessels
Mother Sarah Prater
Spouse Thomas O Brien
Children John Haughton O Brien, John James Obrien
Siblings Harriet Chessells

Researchers connected through Mary Chessells 1849–1933

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Biography

Mary Ann Chessells was born in 1849 in Somerton, Victoria, Australia, the child of george chessels and sarah prater. Mary Ann Chessells married thomas o brien, and had children including john haughton o brien, john james obrien. Mary Ann Chessells passed away in 1933 in Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

  2. 2
    Record Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

  4. 4
    Baptism Records Australia, Births and Baptisms

  5. 5
    Record Victoria, Australia, Index to the Children's Registers of State Wards, 1850 -1893

Life Timeline

1849
Birth of Mary Ann Chessells in Somerton, Victoria, Australia
Birth
1933
Death of Mary Ann Chessells in Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Chessells

This ancestor line traces from Angmering, Sussex, England (1787) to Somerton, Victoria, Australia (1849) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Chessells (1849–1933) was born in Somerton, Victoria, Australia and died in Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia. 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 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.

Mary Chessells's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Ann Chessells PTP
1849–1933
Somerton, Victoria, Australia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Chessells's Descendants

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Mary Ann Chessells PTP 1849–1933