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Mary Duty 1743–1836

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

8 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Duty in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Oct 1743 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 27 May 1836 · Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio, USA
Father Moses Duty (1700–1778)
Mother Mary Palmer (1717–1763)
Spouse Asael Smith (1744–1830)
Children Asael Smith, Jesse Smith, John Smith, Joseph SMITH, Mary SMITH, Priscilla Smith, Samuel Smith, Sarah Smith, Silas Smith, Stephen SMITH, Susannah Smith
Siblings Eunice Duty, Hannah Duty, Mark Duty, Moses Duty, Sarah Duty, William Duty
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Massachusetts, Marriages
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Asael Smith

Biography

The story of Mary Duty began in 1743 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Mary Duty married asael smith, and had children including asael smith, jesse smith, john smith, joseph smith, mary smith, priscilla smith, samuel smith, sarah smith, silas smith, stephen smith, susannah smith. Mary Duty passed away in 1836 in Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1743
Birth of Mary Duty in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1836
Death of Mary Duty in Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Duty

This ancestor line traces from Greystoke Gill, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom (1450) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1743) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Duty (1743–1836) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio, USA. 8 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 8 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 10 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.

Related Records

Moses Duty
1700–1778 · Father
Mary Palmer
1717–1763 · Mother

Mary Duty's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Duty PTP
1743–1836
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Moses Duty PTP
1700–1778
Rowley,Essex,Massachusetts,USA
Mary Palmer PTP
1717–1763
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Palmer PTP
1729–1805
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Stickney PTP
1686–1763
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Mary Duty's Descendants

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MD
Mary Duty PTP 1743–1836 m. Asael Smith PTP 1744–1830
  1. 1. Sarah Smith PTP 1789–1824
  2. 2. Stephen SMITH PTP 1785–1802
  3. 3. Samuel Smith PTP 1777–1830
  4. 4. Mary SMITH PTP 1775–1844
  5. 5. Asael Smith PTP 1744–1830
  6. 6. Joseph SMITH PTP 1771–1840
  7. 7. Jesse Smith PTP 1768–1853