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Mary Townsend 1717–1717

Public Tree Person

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 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Townsend in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 22 Apr 1717 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 6 Jul 1717 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Townsend
Mother Sarah Boutwell (1677–1737)
Siblings Jacob Townsend, James Townsend, John Townsend, Patience Townsend Hardy, Sarah Townsend Emerson, Timothy Townsend

Researchers connected through Mary Townsend 1717–1717

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Townsend 1717–1717

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1717, Mary Townsend entered the world in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john townsend and sarah boutwell. Mary Townsend passed away in 1717 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1717
Birth of Mary Townsend in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1717
Death of Mary Townsend in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Townsend

This ancestor line traces from Howden, Yorkshire, England (1615) to Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1717) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Townsend (1717–1717) was born in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 4 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 Townsend's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Townsend PTP
1717–1717
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Boutwell PTP
1677–1737
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Townsend's Descendants

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Mary Townsend PTP 1717–1717