Who was Mary COPELAND?

Mary COPELAND (1740–1828) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Mary COPELAND 1740–1828

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary COPELAND in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 03 Nov 1740 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Jan 1828 · Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Joseph Copeland

Mother Elizabeth Tolman

Siblings Ebenezer Copeland, Elisha Copeland, Elizabeth Copeland, Hannah Copeland, Huldah Copeland, Joseph Copeland, Lydia Copeland, Rebecca Copeland, Rhoda Copeland, Ruth Copeland, Sarah Copeland, William Copeland

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Copeland

Elizabeth Tolman

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary COPELAND began in 1740 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Mary COPELAND passed away in 1828 in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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1740

Birth of Mary COPELAND in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1828

Death of Mary COPELAND in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary COPELAND

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, , England (1538) to Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1740) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary COPELAND (1740–1828) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 (B) 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 7 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.
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