Mary Ross (1659–1688) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Ross 1659–1688

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 25 Dec 1659 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 28 Mar 1688 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father James Ross

Mother Jane Goodenough Goodenow

Siblings Elizabeth Ross, James Ross, Thomas Ross

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Ross

Jane Goodenough Goodenow

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Children

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Biography

In 1659, Mary Ross entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to james ross and jane goodenough goodenow. Mary Ross passed away in 1688 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Mary Ross in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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1688

Death of Mary Ross in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Ross

This ancestor line traces from Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1505) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1659) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Ross (1659–1688) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, 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 5 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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