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Mary Cottle 1653–1706

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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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7 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Cottle 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 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Nov 1653 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Died 21 May 1706 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Father Edward Cottle
Mother Judith Osgood
Spouse Samuel Bickford
Children Deborah Bickford, Elizabeth Bickford, Jeremiah Bickford, Mary Bickford
Siblings Hannah Cottle

Researchers connected through Mary Cottle 1653–1706

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Biography

Mary Cottle was born in 1653 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, the child of edward cottle and judith osgood. Mary Cottle married samuel bickford, stephen snow, and had children including deborah bickford, elizabeth bickford, jeremiah bickford, mary bickford. Mary Cottle passed away in 1706 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Mary Cottle in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Birth
1706
Death of Mary Cottle in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Cottle

This ancestor line traces from Landford, Wiltshire, England (1628) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts (1653) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Cottle (1653–1706) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 7 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, 7 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.
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Mary Cottle's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Cottle PTP
1653–1706
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Cottle's Descendants

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Mary Cottle PTP 1653–1706