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Mary Katherine Smythe 1573–1611

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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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10 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Smythe 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: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 25 Feb 1573 · St Gregory by St Paul, London, England
Died 2 Jun 1611 · North Walsham, Norfolk, , England
Spouse John Richard Symonds
Children Francis Simmons Or Symonds, James Simmons, Joseph Symons, Mary Symonds

Researchers connected through Mary Smythe 1573–1611

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Biography

The story of Mary Katherine Smythe began in 1573 in St Gregory by St Paul, London, England. Mary Katherine Smythe married john richard symonds, and had children including francis simmons or symonds, james simmons, joseph symons, mary symonds. Mary Katherine Smythe passed away in 1611 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1573
Birth of Mary Katherine Smythe in St Gregory by St Paul, London, England
Birth
1611
Death of Mary Katherine Smythe in North Walsham, Norfolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Smythe

This ancestor line traces from England (1553) to St Gregory by St Paul, London, England (1573) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Smythe (1573–1611) was born in St Gregory by St Paul, London, England and died in North Walsham, Norfolk, , England. 10 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, 10 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 Smythe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Katherine Smythe PTP
1573–1611
St Gregory by St Paul, London, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Smythe's Descendants

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Mary Katherine Smythe PTP 1573–1611