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Mary Sears 1672–1745

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Sears in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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, with linked records

Born 24 Oct 1672 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 Nov 1745 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse John Knowles (1698–1752)
Children Joshua Knowles

Researchers connected through Mary Sears 1672–1745

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Sears 1672–1745

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
John Knowles

Biography

In 1672, Mary Sears entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Mary Sears married john knowles, and had children including joshua knowles. Mary Sears passed away in 1745 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Mary Sears in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1745
Death of Mary Sears in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Sears

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Sears (1672–1745) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, 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 1 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

Self
Mary Sears PTP
1672–1745
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Sears's Descendants

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MS
Mary Sears PTP 1672–1745 m. John Knowles PTP 1698–1752
  1. 1. Joshua Knowles PTP 1730–1779