Mary Clifton 1628–1697
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Clifton 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1628, Mary Clifton entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, born to thomas clifton and mary butterworth. Mary Clifton had children including christopher bowen, hannah bowen, hester bowen, hezekiah bowen, isaac bowen, jack bowen, jacob bowen, james bowen, joan bowen, john bowen, joseph bowen, lydia bowen, mary bowen, mercy bowen, rebecca bowen, richard bowen, samuel bowen, sarah bowen, thomas bowen. Mary Clifton passed away in 1697 in Swansea, Greenwich Township, Mass.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Record Millennium File
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3Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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4Vital Records Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Clifton
This ancestor line traces from Rehoboth, Nottinghamshire, England (1580) to Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts (1628) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mary Clifton (1628–1697) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts and died in Swansea, Greenwich Township, Mass. 5 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, 5 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.
Related Records
Mary Clifton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record