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Mary French 1629–1672

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 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 French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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

Born 5 Sep 1629 · Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 27 May 1672 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Capt William French French
Mother Elizabeth Symmes Godfrey
Spouse Jonathan Hyde
Children Jonathan Hyde, Mariah Smith

Researchers connected through Mary French 1629–1672

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Biography

Mary French was born in 1629 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of capt william french french and elizabeth symmes godfrey. Mary French married jonathan hyde, robert smith, and had children including jonathan hyde, mariah smith. Mary French passed away in 1672 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1629
Birth of Mary French in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1633
Birth of Mary French in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1635
Birth of Mary French in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1672
Death of Mary French in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1684
Death of Mary French in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary French

This ancestor line traces from Lowestoft, Suffolk, England (1420) to Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1629) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary French (1629–1672) was born in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, 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 8 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 French's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary French PTP
1629–1672
Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Mary French's Descendants

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Mary French PTP 1629–1672 m. Robert Smith PTP 1626–1693
  1. 1. Mariah Smith PTP 1677–1738