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Mary Farnum 1666–1739

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

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Farnum in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 5 independent trees

Born 24 Mar 1666 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 25 Dec 1739 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ralph Farnum (1633–1692)
Mother Elizabeth Holt (1636–1710)
Siblings Elizabeth Farnum, Ephraim Farnum, Hannah Farnum, Henry Farnum, James Farnham, John Farnum, Ralph Farnham, Samuel Farnham, Samuel Farnum, Sarah Farnum, Thomas Farnum

Researchers connected through Mary Farnum 1666–1739

and 4 more tree owners connected with Mary Farnum 1666–1739

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mary Farnum was born in 1666 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of ralph farnum and elizabeth holt. Mary Farnum passed away in 1739 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Mary Farnum in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1739
Death of Mary Farnum in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Farnum

This ancestor line traces from Leicester, Leicestershire, England (1537) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1666) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Farnum (1666–1739) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 (B) 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 4 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 Farnum's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Farnum PTP
1666–1739
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Ralph Farnum PTP
1633–1692
Rochester, Kent, England
Elizabeth Holt PTP
1636–1710
Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Nicholas Holt PTP
1683–1756
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown

Mary Farnum's Descendants

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Mary Farnum PTP 1666–1739