Mary Sears 1672–1745
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Sears in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Mary Sears 1672–1745
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1672, Mary Sears entered the world in Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable), born to paul sears and deborah willard. Mary Sears married john knowles, and had children including james knowles, jesse knowles, john knowles, joshua knowles, mary knowles, paul knowles, seth knowles, willard knowles. Mary Sears passed away in 1745 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Sears
This ancestor line traces from Amsterdam, Holland (1590) to Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1672) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mary Sears (1672–1745) was born in Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable) and died in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable). 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 (A) 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 3 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.
Mary Sears's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record