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Mary Tilden 1610–1690

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Tilden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 May 1610 · Tenterden, Kent, England
Died AFT 28 Mar 1690 · Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony
Father Nathaniel Tilden (1583–1641)
Mother Lydia Huckstep (1587–1672)
Spouse Thomas Lapham
Siblings Joseph Tilden, Judith Tilden, Lydia Tilden, Sarah Tilden, Stephen Tilden, Thomas Tilden, Winifred Tilden

Researchers connected through Mary Tilden 1610–1690

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Tilden 1610–1690

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Mary Tilden began in 1610 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Mary Tilden married thomas lapham, william bassett. Mary Tilden passed away in 1690 in Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony.

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Life Timeline

1610
Birth of Mary Tilden in Tenterden, Kent, England
Birth
1690
Death of Mary Tilden in Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Tilden

This ancestor line traces from England (1477) to Tenterden, Kent, England (1610) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Tilden (1610–1690) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England and died in Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony. 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 (C) 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 5 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.

Mary Tilden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Tilden PTP
1610–1690
Tenterden, Kent, England
Parents
Nathaniel Tilden PTP
1583–1641
Tenterden, Kent, England
Lydia Huckstep PTP
1587–1672
Tenterden, Kent, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Stephen Huckstep PTP
1555–1633
Tenterden, Kent, England
Unknown

Mary Tilden's Descendants

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Mary Tilden PTP 1610–1690