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Mary Jackson 1639–1677

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Jackson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 8 Dec 1639 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts
Died 27 Nov 1677 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Spouse Isaac Foster
Children Benjamin Foster Sr, Daniel FOSTER, Eleazer Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Hannah Foster, Jacob Foster, Jonathan Foster, Martha Foster, Mary Foster, Mehitable Foster, Prudence Foster, Ruth Foster, Sarah Foster

Researchers connected through Mary Jackson 1639–1677

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Biography

Mary Jackson was born in 1639 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts. Mary Jackson married isaac foster, and had children including benjamin foster sr, daniel foster, eleazer foster, elizabeth foster, hannah foster, jacob foster, jonathan foster, martha foster, mary foster, mehitable foster, prudence foster, ruth foster, sarah foster. Mary Jackson passed away in 1677 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1639
Birth of Mary Jackson in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts
Birth
1677
Death of Mary Jackson in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Jackson

This ancestor line traces from England (1570) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts (1639) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Jackson (1639–1677) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. 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 4 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 Jackson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Jackson PTP
1639–1677
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Jackson's Descendants

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MJ
Mary Jackson PTP 1639–1677
  1. 1. Jonathan Foster PTP 1658–1661
  2. 2. Daniel FOSTER PTP 1670–1753
  3. 3. Martha Foster PTP 1672–1728
  4. 4. Prudence Foster PTP 1675–1755