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Mary Cogan 1595–1614

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

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B Reliability
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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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Cogan 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 22 Nov 1595 · St. Mary Magdale, Somerset, England
Died 6 Sep 1614 · Taunton, Somerset, England
Father Henry Cogan Ii
Mother Joan Boridge
Siblings Judith Cogan

Researchers connected through Mary Cogan 1595–1614

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Cogan 1595–1614

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1595, Mary Cogan entered the world in St. Mary Magdale, Somerset, England, born to henry cogan ii and joan boridge. Mary Cogan passed away in 1614 in Taunton, Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1595
Birth of Mary Cogan in St. Mary Magdale, Somerset, England
Birth
1614
Death of Mary Cogan in Taunton, Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Cogan

This ancestor line traces from Taunton, Somerset, England (1566) to St. Mary Magdale, Somerset, England (1595) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Cogan (1595–1614) was born in St. Mary Magdale, Somerset, England and died in Taunton, Somerset, England. 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 Cogan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Cogan PTP
1595–1614
St. Mary Magdale, Somerset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Cogan's Descendants

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Mary Cogan PTP 1595–1614