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Mary Polly Speer 1796–1860

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Speer 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 2 independent trees

Born 01 Apr 1796 · Cumberland, Kentucky, United States
Died 13 May 1860 · Dallas, Arkansas, United States
Father John Speers Spears
Mother Elizabeth Steelman Speer Spears
Siblings Abraham Speer, Benjamin F Speer, Catherine Speer, Charles Speer, Elizabeth Spears, Elizabeth Speer, Elizabeth Spere, George Hopkins Speer, Isabella Eaby A Speer, Jacob Spears, James Speer, John Speer Jr, John Wesley Speers, Joseph Speer, Mary Polly Speer, Mildred Speer, Patience Speer, Susannah Speer, William Speer

Researchers connected through Mary Speer 1796–1860

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1796, Mary Polly Speer entered the world in Cumberland, Kentucky, United States, born to john speers spears and elizabeth steelman speer spears. Mary Polly Speer passed away in 1860 in Dallas, Arkansas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1796
Birth of Mary Polly Speer in Cumberland, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1860
Death of Mary Polly Speer in Dallas, Arkansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Speer

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, Maryland, United States (1747) to Cumberland, Kentucky, United States (1796) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Speer (1796–1860) was born in Cumberland, Kentucky, United States and died in Dallas, Arkansas, United States. 2 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, 2 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 Speer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Polly Speer PTP
1796–1860
Cumberland, Kentucky, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Speer's Descendants

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Mary Polly Speer PTP 1796–1860