Mary Seward (1690–1733) was born in Guilford, Hartford, CT and died in Durham, New Haven, CT. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Seward 1690–1733

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Aug 1690 · Guilford, Hartford, CT

Died 28 Oct 1733 · Durham, New Haven, CT

Father Joseph Seward M D

Mother Judith Bushnell

Spouse Samuel Meeker

Children Elizabeth Meeker

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Biography

The story of Mary Seward began in 1690 in Guilford, Hartford, CT. Mary Seward married samuel meeker, and had children including elizabeth meeker. Mary Seward passed away in 1733 in Durham, New Haven, CT.

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Birth of Mary Seward in Guilford, Hartford, CT

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Death of Mary Seward in Durham, New Haven, CT

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Seward

This ancestor line traces from Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1655) to Guilford, Hartford, CT (1690) across 2 generations.

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: Mary Seward (1690–1733) was born in Guilford, Hartford, CT and died in Durham, New Haven, CT. 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 (C) 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 2 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.

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Mary Seward PTP

1690–1733

Guilford, Hartford, CT