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Mary Ann Mead 1826–1891

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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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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Mead in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Jul 1826 · Essex, Essex, New York, United States
Died 1 Apr 1891 · Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Father Abiel Pettibone Mead Md
Mother Martha Patty Davis
Spouse Sanford Byron French
Children Charles Sanford French, Mary Eliza French
Siblings Charles Davis Mead, Cornelia Whollen Mead, Isabella G Mead, Jane M Mead, Martha Elizabeth Mead Richardson, Sarah A Mead

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Biography

In 1826, Mary Ann Mead entered the world in Essex, Essex, New York, United States, born to abiel pettibone mead md and martha patty davis. In 1860, Mary Ann Mead resided in Berlin, Bureau, Illinois, United States. Mary Ann Mead married sanford byron french, and had children including charles sanford french, mary eliza french. Mary Ann Mead passed away in 1891 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Record Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index

  5. 5
    Record History and genealogy of the Mead family : of Fairfield County, Connecticut, eastern New York, western Vermont and western Penn

Life Timeline

1826
Birth of Mary Ann Mead in Essex, Essex County, Vermont
Birth
1826
Birth of Mary Ann Mead in Essex, Essex, New York, United States
Birth
1860
Mary Ann Mead resided here in Berlin, Bureau, Illinois, United States
Residence
1860
Mary Ann Mead resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, United States
Residence
1870
Mary Ann Mead resided here in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Residence
1880
Mary Ann Mead resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Residence
1891
Death of Mary Ann Mead in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Mead

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1392) to Essex, Essex, New York, United States (1826) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Mead (1826–1891) was born in Essex, Essex, New York, United States and died in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, 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 (A) 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.
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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 Mead's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Ann Mead PTP
1826–1891
Essex, Essex, New York, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Mead's Descendants

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Mary Ann Mead PTP 1826–1891