Mary Powell (1645–1705) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut and died in Milford, Fairfield, Connecticut. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Margaret Powell 1645–1705

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1645 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut

Died 15 Nov 1705 · Milford, Fairfield, Connecticut

Father Thomas Powell

Mother Priscilla Hannah Whitson

Siblings Ann Powell, Annie Powell, Capt William Paul Powell, Elizabeth Powell, Francis Powell, Hannah Powell, Hester Powell, John Powell, Martha Powell, Nathaniel Powell, Priscilla Powell, Richard Thomas Powell, Robert Powell, Thomas Powell, Thomas William Jr Powell Jr, William Will Thomas Powell

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … 732.FTW Genealogical and Family History of …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Powell

Priscilla Hannah Whitson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1645, Mary Margaret Powell entered the world in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, born to thomas powell and priscilla hannah whitson. Mary Margaret Powell passed away in 1705 in Milford, Fairfield, Connecticut.

Sources

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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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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record 732.FTW
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Record Genealogical and Family History of Central New York, Vol. I

Life Timeline

1645

Birth of Mary Margaret Powell in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut

Birth

1705

Death of Mary Margaret Powell in Milford, Fairfield, Connecticut

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Powell

This ancestor line traces from Ewias, Monmouthshire, England (1506) to New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut (1645) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Powell (1645–1705) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut and died in Milford, Fairfield, Connecticut. 6 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, 6 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 6 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.
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