Mary Scott (1651–1700) was born in Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Scott 1651–1700

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Mar 1651 · Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 25 Dec 1700 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Benjamin Scott

Mother Margaret Kinsey Stephenson

Spouse John Decker

Children John Decker

Siblings Benjamin Scott, Elizabeth Scott, Hannah Scott, Henry Scott, John Scott, Joseph Scott, Martin Scott, Peter Scott, Samuel Scott, Sarah Scott, William Scott

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Scott

Margaret Kinsey Stephenson

Spouse(s)

John Decker

Children

John Decker

Biography

In 1651, Mary Scott entered the world in Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to benjamin scott and margaret kinsey stephenson. Mary Scott married john decker, and had children including john decker. Mary Scott passed away in 1700 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1651

Birth of Mary Scott in Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1680

Mary Scott was married in MA

Marriage

1700

Death of Mary Scott in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Scott

This ancestor line traces from Rattlesden, Suffolk, England (1480) to Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1651) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Scott (1651–1700) was born in Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rowley, 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 (A) 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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