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Mary Flagg 1657–1720

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Flagg 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jun 1657 · Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 7 Sep 1720 · Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Thomas Flagg
Mother Mary Marable Gershom
Spouse Samuel Bigelow (1653–1731)
Children Deliverance Bigelow
Siblings Benjamin Flagg

Researchers connected through Mary Flagg 1657–1720

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Biography

In 1657, Mary Flagg entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, born to thomas flagg and mary marable gershom. Mary Flagg married samuel bigelow, and had children including deliverance bigelow. Mary Flagg passed away in 1720 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

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    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

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    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Mary Flagg in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1720
Death of Mary Flagg in September 07, 1720 (63) Watertown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Flagg

This ancestor line traces from Shipdham, Norfolk, England (1500) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1657) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Flagg (1657–1720) was born in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 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 Flagg's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Flagg PTP
1657–1720
Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Flagg's Descendants

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Mary Flagg PTP 1657–1720 m. Samuel Bigelow PTP 1653–1731