Who was Mary Rowland?

Mary Rowland (1708–1781) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Rowland 1708–1781

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Rowland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Mar 1708 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 6 Dec 1781 · Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Rowland Iv

Mother Elizabeth Tilly Proctor

Siblings Elizabeth Harcott Rowland, Elizabeth Rowland, Elizabeth Thornton, James Rowland, Jesse Rowland, John Rowland, Joseph Rowland, Joshua Rowland, Mary Elizabeth Rowland Farrington Bryant, Mary Elizabeth Rowland B Nc M Farrington M Wm Bryan, Mary Rowland Farrington, Monroe Rowland, Rebecca Rowland, Robert White Rowland, Tabitha Rowland, William Edward Rowland, William Pickett Rowland

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Rowland Iv

Elizabeth Tilly Proctor

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Children

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Biography

Mary Rowland was born in 1708 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of william rowland iv and elizabeth tilly proctor. Mary Rowland passed away in 1781 in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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1708

Birth of Mary Rowland in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1781

Death of Mary Rowland in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Rowland

This ancestor line traces from Frankley, Worcestershire, England (1546) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1708) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Rowland (1708–1781) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) 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 6 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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