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Mary Prescott 1674–1735

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Prescott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 3 Feb 1674 · Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 Oct 1735 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father (1648–1723)
Siblings , , ,
Records
Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Researchers connected through Mary Prescott 1674–1735

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Immediate Family

Parents
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No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mary Prescott was born in 1674 in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, the child of jonas prescott. Mary Prescott passed away in 1735 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  3. 3
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Mary Prescott in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1735
Death of Mary Prescott in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Prescott

This ancestor line traces from Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1648) to Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1674) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Prescott (1674–1735) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 2 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.

Related Records

Mary Prescott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Prescott PTP
1674–1735
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
PTP
1648–1723
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Prescott's Descendants

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Mary Prescott PTP 1674–1735