Mary Preston 1674–1755
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Preston 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Mary Preston 1674–1755
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1674, Mary Preston entered the world in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA, born to elisaph preston and mary. Mary Preston married caleb merriman, samuel munson, and had children including eliasaph merriman, elizabeth merriman, lydia merriman, phebe merriman. Mary Preston passed away in 1755 in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA.
Sources
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1Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Record Millennium File
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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7Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Preston
This ancestor line traces from Settle, Craven District, North Yorkshire, England (1590) to Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut or New Haven (1674) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mary Preston (1674–1755) was born in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA and died in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA. 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.
Related Records
Mary Preston's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Mary Preston's Descendants
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3. PTP 1695–1758