Who was Mary Stevenson?

Mary Stevenson (1646–1707) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Isle of Wight, Virginia. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Margaret Stevenson 1646–1707

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 21 Apr 1646 · Boston, Massachusetts

Died 12 Dec 1707 · Isle of Wight, Virginia

Father Joseph Stevenson

Mother Eliza Lowden

Spouse Gerard Arrington

Children Arthur Arrington, Elizabeth Arrington, John Arrington, Samuel Arrington, Thomas Arrington, Wansford Arrington, William Arrington 6Th Ggf, William Arrington

Siblings Mary Margaret Stevenson

Records

U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home … Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

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William Arrington 6Th Ggf

William Arrington

Biography

Mary Margaret Stevenson was born in 1646 in Boston, Massachusetts, the child of joseph stevenson and eliza lowden. Mary Margaret Stevenson married gerard arrington, and had children including arthur arrington, elizabeth arrington, john arrington, samuel arrington, thomas arrington, wansford arrington, william arrington 6th ggf, william arrington. Mary Margaret Stevenson passed away in 1707 in Isle of Wight, Virginia.

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Burial Records U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

Life Timeline

1646

Birth of Mary Margaret Stevenson in Boston, Massachusetts

Birth

1707

Death of Mary Margaret Stevenson in Isle of Wight, Virginia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Stevenson

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1620) to Boston, Massachusetts (1646) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Stevenson (1646–1707) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Isle of Wight, Virginia. 6 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, 6 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.
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