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Mary Paul 1675–1752

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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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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Paul 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 Mar 1675 · Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 2 Jan 1752 · Dorchester, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father Samuel Paul
Mother Mary Breck (1648–1720)
Spouse Abiel Bird
Siblings Abaill Paul, Ebenezer Paul, Elizabeth Paul, Hannah Paul, Priscilla Paul, Samuel Paul, Susannah Paul

Researchers connected through Mary Paul 1675–1752

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Paul 1675–1752

Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Paul began in 1675 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Mary Paul married abiel bird, samuel clapp. Mary Paul passed away in 1752 in Dorchester, Province of Massachusetts Bay.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., Marriages, 1700-1809

  2. 2
    Record The Clapp memorial : record of the Clapp family in America, containing sketches of the original six emigrants, and a genealogy

Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Mary Paul in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1752
Death of Mary Paul in Dorchester, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Paul

This ancestor line traces from Prescot, Lancashire, England (1595) to Dorchester, Suffolk, MA (1675) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Paul (1675–1752) was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Dorchester, Province of Massachusetts Bay. 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 3 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 Paul's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Paul PTP
1675–1752
Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
Unknown
Mary Breck PTP
1648–1720
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Paul's Descendants

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Mary Paul PTP 1675–1752