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Mary Mitchell 1709–1745

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Mitchell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 JUL 1709 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Died 4 SEP 1745 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edward Mitchell
Mother Alice Bradford (1661–1745)
Spouse Joshua HERSEY (1678–1740)
Children Mercy Hersey
Siblings Alice Mitchell, Edward Mitchell Ii
Records

Researchers connected through Mary Mitchell 1709–1745

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Mitchell 1709–1745

Biography

In 1709, Mary Mitchell entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, born to edward mitchell and alice bradford. Mary Mitchell married joshua hersey, and had children including mercy hersey. Mary Mitchell passed away in 1745 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record 2019.ftw

Life Timeline

1709
Birth of Mary Mitchell in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1745
Death of Mary Mitchell in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Mitchell

This ancestor line traces from Pays de Caux, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1030) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1709) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Mitchell (1709–1745) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (C) 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 19 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 Mitchell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Mitchell PTP
1709–1745
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Alice Bradford PTP
1661–1745
Plymouth, MA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Alice Richards PTP
1627–1671
Pitminster, Somerset, England

Mary Mitchell's Descendants

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Mary Mitchell PTP 1709–1745 m. Joshua HERSEY PTP 1678–1740