Who was Mary Sanders?

Mary Sanders (1662–1718) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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

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Mary Dolliver Sanders 1662–1718

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees

Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability

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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6 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Sanders 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 26 Mar 1662 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 14 Feb 1718 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Samuel Dolliver I

Mother Mary Elwell

Siblings Dorothy Dolliver, John Dolliver, Joseph Dolliver, Rebecca Dike Dolliver, Richard Dolliver, Samuel Dolliver, Sara Dolliver, William Capt Dolliver, William Dolliver

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Dolliver I

Mary Elwell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Dolliver Sanders began in 1662 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Mary Dolliver Sanders passed away in 1718 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662

Birth of Mary Dolliver Sanders in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1718

Death of Mary Dolliver Sanders in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Sanders

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1503) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1662) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Sanders (1662–1718) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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.
: 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.