Who was Mary Prescott?

Mary Prescott (1630–1716) was born in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England and died in Groton, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Prescott 1630–1716

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Feb 1630 · Sowerby, Yorkshire, England

Died 16 May 1716 · Groton, Massachusetts

Spouse Thomas Sawyer

Children Joshua Sawyer

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The story of Mary Prescott began in 1630 in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England. Mary Prescott married thomas sawyer, and had children including joshua sawyer. Mary Prescott passed away in 1716 in Groton, Massachusetts.

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: Mary Prescott (1630–1716) was born in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England and died in Groton, Massachusetts. 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 (C) 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Mary Prescott PTP

1630–1716

Sowerby, Yorkshire, England