Mary DNA (1824–1888) was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, USA and died in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Jane Dwigans DNA 1824–1888

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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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C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary DNA in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Aug 1824 · Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Died 2 Jul 1888 · Hamilton County, Indiana, USA

Father James Dwigans Jr

Mother Elizabeth Ferguson

Spouse Samuel Eli Pfaff

Children James Hervey Pfaff

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Researchers connected through Mary DNA 1824–1888

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary DNA 1824–1888

Immediate Family

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Biography

Mary Jane Dwigans DNA was born in 1824 in Guernsey County, Ohio, USA, the child of james dwigans jr and elizabeth ferguson. Mary Jane Dwigans DNA married samuel eli pfaff, and had children including james hervey pfaff. Mary Jane Dwigans DNA passed away in 1888 in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of Mary Jane Dwigans DNA in Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Birth

1888

Death of Mary Jane Dwigans DNA in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary DNA

This ancestor line traces from Pennsylvania (1703) to Guernsey County, Ohio, USA (1824) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary DNA (1824–1888) was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, USA and died in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA. 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 (C) 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 5 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.