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Mary Shaw 1626–1658

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

9 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Shaw in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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 9 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1626 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Died 25 Mar 1658 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Abraham Shaw (1585–1638)
Mother Bridget Best
Siblings Grace Shaw, John Shaw, Susannah Shaw, Thomas Shaw

Researchers connected through Mary Shaw 1626–1658

and 8 more tree owners connected with Mary Shaw 1626–1658

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1626, Mary Shaw entered the world in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, born to abraham shaw and bridget best. Mary Shaw passed away in 1658 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1626
Birth of Mary Shaw in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1658
Death of Mary Shaw in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Shaw

This ancestor line traces from Burgundy, France (1065) to Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1626) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Shaw (1626–1658) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 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 19 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 Shaw's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Shaw PTP
1626–1658
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Abraham Shaw PTP
1585–1638
Halifax Parrish, Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Elizabeth Longbothom PTP
1560–1624
Halifax, Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Shaw's Descendants

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Mary Shaw PTP 1626–1658