Who was Mary Gadsden?

Mary Gadsden (1759–1829) was born in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States and died in Jasper County, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Hasell Gadsden 1759–1829

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Sep 1759 · Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Died 8 Aug 1829 · Jasper County, Georgia, USA

Father Christopher Gadsden

Mother Mary Hasell

Spouse Capt Thomas William Morris

Children Lawrence Morris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Gadsden

Mary Hasell

Spouse(s)

Capt Thomas William Morris

Children

Lawrence Morris

Biography

In 1759, Mary Hasell Gadsden entered the world in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, born to christopher gadsden and mary hasell. Mary Hasell Gadsden married capt thomas william morris, and had children including lawrence morris. Mary Hasell Gadsden passed away in 1829 in Jasper County, Georgia, USA.

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1759

Birth of Mary Hasell Gadsden in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Mary Hasell Gadsden was married in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Marriage

1829

Death of Mary Hasell Gadsden in Jasper County, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Gadsden

This ancestor line traces from Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England (1510) to Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States (1759) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Gadsden (1759–1829) was born in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States and died in Jasper County, Georgia, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 7 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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