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Mary Lyman 1696–1776

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Lyman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 28 Jun 1696 · Northampton, Hampshire, Mass
Died 3 Nov 1776 · Enfield, Tolland, Connecticut
Spouse Samuel Dwight (1696–1763)
Children Elihu Dwight, Elizabeth Dwight, Mary Dwight, Seth Dwight, Sibyl Dwight

Researchers connected through Mary Lyman 1696–1776

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Lyman 1696–1776

Biography

In 1696, Mary Lyman entered the world in Northampton, Hampshire, Mass. Mary Lyman married samuel dwight, and had children including elihu dwight, elizabeth dwight, mary dwight, seth dwight, sibyl dwight. Mary Lyman passed away in 1776 in Enfield, Tolland, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Mary Lyman in Northampton, Hampshire, Mass
Birth
1776
Death of Mary Lyman in Enfield, Tolland, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Lyman

This ancestor line traces from Pilton, Devon, England (1460) to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts (1696) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Lyman (1696–1776) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Mass and died in Enfield, Tolland, Connecticut. 3 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, 3 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 8 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 Lyman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Lyman PTP
1696–1776
Northampton, Hampshire, Mass
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Lyman's Descendants

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Mary Lyman PTP 1696–1776 m. Samuel Dwight PTP 1696–1763