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Mary Ann Gaines 1742–1829

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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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
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Gaines in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 8 independent trees

Born 10 May 1742 · Orange, Virginia, United States
Died 15 Jun 1829 · Madison, Madison, Virginia, United States
Father James Gaines
Mother Mary Pendleton
Siblings Catherine Gaines, Edmund Pendleton Gaines, Francis Gaines, Henry Gaines Rev, Isabella Gaines, James Gaines, Jane Gaines, Joseph Gaines, Margaret Receker Gaines, Richard Edward Gaines, Sarah Gaines, Susanna Gaines, Thomas Gaines, William Gaines, William Henry Gaines

Researchers connected through Mary Gaines 1742–1829

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mary Ann Gaines was born in 1742 in Orange, Virginia, United States, the child of james gaines and mary pendleton. Mary Ann Gaines passed away in 1829 in Madison, Madison, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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

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

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    Record Virginia, Marriages, 1660-1800

Life Timeline

1742
Birth of Mary Ann Gaines in Orange, Virginia, United States
Birth
1829
Death of Mary Ann Gaines in Madison, Madison, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Gaines

This ancestor line traces from Hadley, Middlesex, England (1574) to Orange, Virginia, United States (1742) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Gaines (1742–1829) was born in Orange, Virginia, United States and died in Madison, Madison, Virginia, United States. 8 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, 8 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 6 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 Gaines's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Ann Gaines PTP
1742–1829
Orange, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
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Mary Gaines's Descendants

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Mary Ann Gaines PTP 1742–1829