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Mary Clifton 1628–1697

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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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

Born 18 Jan 1628 · Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Died 18 Feb 1697 · Swansea, Greenwich Township, Mass
Father Thomas Clifton
Mother Mary Butterworth (1629–1704)
Children 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
Siblings George Clifton, Hope Clifton, Patience Clifton, Thomas Clifton

Researchers connected through Mary Clifton 1628–1697

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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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Vital Records Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records

Life Timeline

1628
Birth of Mary Clifton in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Birth
1697
Death of Mary Clifton in Swansea, Greenwich Township, Mass
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Clifton

This ancestor line traces from Rehoboth, Nottinghamshire, England (1580) to Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts (1628) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.
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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 Clifton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Clifton PTP
1628–1697
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Mary Butterworth PTP
1629–1704
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Clifton's Descendants

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MC
Mary Clifton PTP 1628–1697
  1. 1. Mary Bowen PTP 1706–1748
  2. 2. Lydia Bowen PTP 1666–1758
  3. 3. Hannah Bowen PTP 1665–1715
  4. 4. Hezekiah Bowen PTP 1682–1751
    1. 1. Elizabeth Bowen PTP 1740–1833
    2. 2. Nathan Bowen PTP 1740–1825