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Mary Catherine Donelson 1720–1810

Public Tree Person

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Donelson 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 21 Sep 1720 · Snow Hill, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Died 13 Apr 1810 · Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Father Catherine Davies
Spouse Hugh Robertson Henry 5Th Ggf
Children Elizabeth Mary Pollyanna Henry

Researchers connected through Mary Donelson 1720–1810

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Biography

Mary Catherine Donelson was born in 1720 in Snow Hill, Somerset, New Jersey, United States, the child of catherine davies. Mary Catherine Donelson married hugh robertson henry 5th ggf, and had children including elizabeth mary pollyanna henry. Mary Catherine Donelson passed away in 1810 in Robertson, Tennessee, United States.

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Life Timeline

1720
Birth of Mary Catherine Donelson in Snow Hill, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1731
Mary Catherine Donelson was married in Somerset, Maryland, USA
Marriage
1737
Mary Catherine Donelson was married in Greenock, Ayr, Scotland or Somersset, orange, va. usa
Marriage
1740
Mary Catherine Donelson was married in Somerset, Orange, Virginia
Marriage
1744
Mary Catherine Donelson was married in Somerset, Orange, Virginia, United States
Marriage
1810
Death of Mary Catherine Donelson in Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Donelson

This ancestor line traces from Denbighshire, Radnorshire, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom (1564) to Snow Hill, Somerset, New Jersey, United States (1720) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Donelson (1720–1810) was born in Snow Hill, Somerset, New Jersey, United States and died in Robertson, Tennessee, United States. 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 (C) 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 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.

Mary Donelson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Catherine Donelson PTP
1720–1810
Snow Hill, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Mary Donelson's Descendants

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Mary Catherine Donelson PTP 1720–1810 m. Hugh Robertson Henry ( 5th GGF ) PTP 1720–1791