Mary French (1635–1684) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary French 1635–1684

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 2 Mar 1635 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 22 Mar 1684 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Thomas Jr (1608–1680)

Mother Mary Scudamore

Siblings Ephrim French, John French, Mary French, Samuel French, Sarah French, Thomas French Iii

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Global, Find a Grave® Index … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Colonial Families of the USA New England, the Great Migration … Salt Lake County, Utah, U.S., …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jr

1608–1680

Mary Scudamore

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary French began in 1635 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Mary French passed away in 1684 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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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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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Death Records Salt Lake County, Utah, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1635

Birth of Mary French in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1684

Death of Mary French in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary French

This ancestor line traces from Assington, Suffolk, England (1529) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1635) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary French (1635–1684) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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.
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