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Mary Shircliffe 1647–1726

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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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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Shircliffe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jul 1647 · Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England
Died 6 Feb 1726 · Cool Springs, Chaptico Hundred, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Father John Shircliffe Shercliffe
Mother Anne Spinke
Spouse Peter Mills
Children Peter Xavier Mills

Researchers connected through Mary Shircliffe 1647–1726

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Biography

In 1647, Mary Shircliffe entered the world in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England, born to john shircliffe shercliffe and anne spinke. Mary Shircliffe married peter mills, and had children including peter xavier mills. Mary Shircliffe passed away in 1726 in Cool Springs, Chaptico Hundred, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  3. 3
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  4. 4
    Record British Roots of Maryland Families

  5. 5
    Record Charles County gentry

  6. 6
    Record The Cunningham family of Daviess County, Indiana

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Mary Shircliffe in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1726
Death of Mary Shircliffe in Cool Springs, Chaptico Hundred, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Shircliffe

This ancestor line traces from Newton, Devon, England (1610) to Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England (1647) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Shircliffe (1647–1726) was born in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Cool Springs, Chaptico Hundred, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA. 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 (A) 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.
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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 Shircliffe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Shircliffe PTP
1647–1726
Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Shircliffe's Descendants

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Mary Shircliffe PTP 1647–1726