Who was Mary Jackson?

Mary Jackson (1639–1677) was born in Exeter, Devon, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Jackson 1639–1677

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 08 Dec 1639 · Exeter, Devon, England

Died 27 Nov 1677 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Jackson (1579–1579)

Mother Margaret Taft

Siblings Abigail Jackson, Abraham Jackson, Anna Jackson, Caleb Jackson, Deliverance Jackson, Edmund Jackson, Edward Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson, Grace Jackson, Hannah Jackson, Isabel Jackson, Jeremiah Jackson, John Jackson, Joshua Jackson, Lieutenant John Jackson, Margaret Jackson, Mary Jackson, Rebecca Jackson, Sarah Jackson, Theodocia Jackson, Thomas Jackson

Records

Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Jackson

1579–1579

Margaret Taft

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Mary Jackson was born in 1639 in Exeter, Devon, England, the child of john jackson and margaret taft. Mary Jackson passed away in 1677 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1639

Birth of Mary Jackson in Exeter, Devon, England

Birth

1677

Death of Mary Jackson in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Jackson

This ancestor line traces from England (1585) to Exeter, Devon, England (1639) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Jackson (1639–1677) was born in Exeter, Devon, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 3 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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