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Mary Shed 1647–1688

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Shed 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 01 OCT 1647 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 AUG 1688 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1620–1708)
Mother
Siblings
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Dorset, England, Church of England … Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records England, Select Dorset Church of … Massachusetts, Town Death Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Researchers connected through Mary Shed 1647–1688

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Immediate Family

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

Biography

In 1647, Mary Shed entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to daniel shed and mary elizabeth gurney. Mary Shed passed away in 1688 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  7. 7
    Record North America, Family Histories

  8. 8
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  9. 9
    Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers

  10. 10
    Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records

  11. 11
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Mary Shed in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1688
Death of Mary Shed in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Shed

This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Essex, England (1596) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1647) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Shed (1647–1688) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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.

Related Records

Mary Shed's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Shed PTP
1647–1688
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
PTP
1620–1708
Braintree, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Shed's Descendants

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MS
Mary Shed PTP 1647–1688