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Mary Pinsent 1558–1644

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Pinsent 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born BEF 14 AUG 1558 · Bovey Tracey, Devon, England
Died BEF 28 JAN 1644 · Hennock, Devon, England
Father Johnis Pinsent
Mother Alicie Pinsent
Spouse William Sainthill
Children Bartholomew Sainthill, Edward Sainthill, Helen Sainthill, John Sainthill, Mary Sainthill, Nicholas Sainthill, Peter Sainthill, Richard Sainthill, Thomas Sainthill, Walter Sainthill, Willmi Sainthill, Wilmot Sainthill

Researchers connected through Mary Pinsent 1558–1644

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Biography

In 1558, Mary Pinsent entered the world in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England, born to johnis pinsent and alicie pinsent. Mary Pinsent married william sainthill, and had children including bartholomew sainthill, edward sainthill, helen sainthill, john sainthill, mary sainthill, nicholas sainthill, peter sainthill, richard sainthill, thomas sainthill, walter sainthill, willmi william sainthill, wilmot sainthill. Mary Pinsent passed away in 1644 in Hennock, Devon, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1558
Birth of Mary Pinsent in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England
Birth
1558
Mary Pinsent was baptized in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England
Baptism
1644
Death of Mary Pinsent in Hennock, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Pinsent

This ancestor line traces from Bovey Tracey, Devon, England (1515) to Bovey Tracey, Devon, England (1558) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Pinsent (1558–1644) was born in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England and died in Hennock, Devon, England. 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 (A) 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.
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 Pinsent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Pinsent PTP
1558–1644
Bovey Tracey, Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Pinsent's Descendants

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Mary Pinsent PTP 1558–1644
  1. 1. Willmi William Sainthill PTP 1584–1644