Who was Mary Preston?

Mary Preston (1699–1754) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Preston 1699–1754

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1699 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 15 Apr 1754 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Samuel Preston

Mother Sarah Bridges

Siblings Caleb Preston, Isaac Preston, Jemima Preston, Joanna Preston, Joshua Preston, Levi Preston, Ruth Preston, Samuel Preston, Sarah Preston

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Preston

Sarah Bridges

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1699, Mary Preston entered the world in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to samuel preston and sarah bridges. Mary Preston passed away in 1754 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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1699

Birth of Mary Preston in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1754

Death of Mary Preston in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Preston

This ancestor line traces from of, Pen-marc Castle, Pen-marc, Glamorganshire, Wales (1470) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1699) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Preston (1699–1754) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 (B) 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 9 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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