Who was Mary Greenleaf?

Mary Greenleaf (1742–1783) was born in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 16 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Greenleaf 1742–1783

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

Born 3 Jul 1742 · Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 28 Aug 1783 · Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Father Daniel Greenleaf

Mother Silence Marsh Nichols

Siblings Calvin Greenleaf, Daniel Greenleaf, David Coffin Greenleaf, David Greenleaf, Elizabeth Greenleaf, Israel Greenleaf, John Greenleaf, Stephen Greenleaf, William Billy Greenleaf

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Greenleaf

Silence Marsh Nichols

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Children

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Biography

In 1742, Mary Greenleaf entered the world in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, born to daniel greenleaf and silence marsh nichols. Mary Greenleaf passed away in 1783 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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1742

Birth of Mary Greenleaf in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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1783

Death of Mary Greenleaf in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Greenleaf

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1742) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Greenleaf (1742–1783) was born in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) 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 16 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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