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Mary Newcomb 1640–1678

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Newcomb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees

Born 1 Apr 1640 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Aug 1678 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Francis Newcomb
Mother Rachel Brackett (1614–1685)
Siblings Abigail Newcomb, Elizabeth Newcomb, Francis Newcomb, Hannah Newcomb, John Newcomb, Judith Newcomb, Leah Newcomb, Peter Newcomb, Rachel Newcomb, Sarah Newcomb
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … New England, the Great Migration … The New England Historical & … Records of the Town of …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1640, Mary Newcomb entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to francis newcomb and rachel brackett. Mary Newcomb passed away in 1678 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  9. 9
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  10. 10
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  11. 11
    Record Records of the Town of Braintree, 1640 to 1793

Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Mary Newcomb in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1678
Death of Mary Newcomb in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Newcomb

This ancestor line traces from Sudbury, Suffolk, England (1579) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1640) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Newcomb (1640–1678) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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.
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.

Related Records

Francis Newcomb
Father
Rachel Brackett
1614–1685 · Mother

Mary Newcomb's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Newcomb PTP
1640–1678
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Rachel Brackett PTP
1614–1685
Sudbury, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Newcomb's Descendants

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Mary Newcomb PTP 1640–1678