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Mary Shaw 1740–1779

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Shaw in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees

Born 30 May 1740 · Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 14 Nov 1779 · Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States

Researchers connected through Mary Shaw 1740–1779

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Shaw 1740–1779

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mary Shaw was born in 1740 in Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States. Mary Shaw passed away in 1779 in Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1740
Birth of Mary Shaw in Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1779
Death of Mary Shaw in Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Shaw

This ancestor line traces from Cambridge, England (1640) to Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA (1740) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Shaw (1740–1779) was born in Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 (B) 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 4 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
1740–1779
Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Shaw's Descendants

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Mary Shaw PTP 1740–1779