Mary Simson 1627–1667
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Simson 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
Researchers connected through Mary Simson 1627–1667
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Mary Simson began in 1627 in Stepney, Middlesex, England. Mary Simson married christopher mercer, and had children including christopher mercer, john j mercer, mary mercer, thomas mercer. Mary Simson passed away in 1667 in Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados.
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1Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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2Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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3Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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6Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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7Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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8Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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9Record English Settlers in Barbados
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Simson
This ancestor line traces from London, England (1588) to Stepney, Middlesex, England (1627) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mary Simson (1627–1667) was born in Stepney, Middlesex, England and died in Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados. 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.
- 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 Simson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record