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Mary Emerson 1660–1683

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Emerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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, with linked records

Born 05 Oct 1660 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 28 Aug 1683 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Michael Emerson
Mother Hannah Webster
Spouse Hugh Matthews
Children Hugh Matthews, Joanna Matthews, John Matthews, Judith Matthews, Mary Matthews
Siblings Abigail Emerson, Elizabeth Emerson, Hannah Webster Emerson, John Emerson, Jonathan Emerson, Joshua Emerson, Joshua Emerson Sr, Judith Emerson, Ruth Emerson, Samuel Emerson, Susanna Emerson, Thomas Emerson

Researchers connected through Mary Emerson 1660–1683

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Biography

Mary Emerson was born in 1660 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of michael emerson and hannah webster. Mary Emerson married hugh matthews, and had children including hugh matthews, joanna matthews, john matthews, judith matthews, mary matthews. Mary Emerson passed away in 1683 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1660
Birth of Mary Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1660
Birth of Mary Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1683
Death of Mary Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1683
Death of Mary Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Emerson

This ancestor line traces from Thetford, Norfolk, England (1186) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1660) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Emerson (1660–1683) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 14 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 Emerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Emerson PTP
1660–1683
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Emerson's Descendants

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Mary Emerson PTP 1660–1683