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Mary Peters 1744–1826

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Peters in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 19 Jan 1744 · Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Died 30 Aug 1826 · Thetford, Orange, Vermont, United States
Father Col John Peters
Mother Lydia Phelps (1723–1784)
Siblings Absalom Peters, Andrew Peters, Joseph Phelps Peters, Lt Col John Peters Iii, Lydia Peters, Margaret Peters, Mercy Peters, Phoebe Peters, Samuel Peters, Sarah Popelia Peters, Susannah Peters, William Peters

Researchers connected through Mary Peters 1744–1826

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1744, Mary Peters entered the world in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States, born to col john peters and lydia phelps. Mary Peters passed away in 1826 in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, United States.

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Life Timeline

1744
Birth of Mary Peters in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1826
Death of Mary Peters in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Peters

This ancestor line traces from Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1661) to Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, USA (1744) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Peters (1744–1826) was born in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States and died in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, 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 (B) 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 4 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 Peters's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Peters PTP
1744–1826
Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Lydia Phelps PTP
1723–1784
Hebron, Tolland, Conn
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Joseph Phelps PTP
1666–1716
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Unknown

Mary Peters's Descendants

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MP
Mary Peters PTP 1744–1826