Who was Mary Underwood?

Mary Underwood (1576–1623) was born in Lamarsh, Essex, England and died in Earls Colne, Essex, England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Underwood 1576–1623

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees

Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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7 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Underwood 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 7 independent trees

Born 2 Feb 1576 · Lamarsh, Essex, England

Died 18 Mar 1623 · Earls Colne, Essex, England

Father John Thomas Underwood

Mother Elizabeth Salmon

Siblings Agnes Underwood, Benjamin Underwood, Briget Underwood, Edmond Underwood, John Underwood, Maria Underwood, Thomas Underwood

Records

Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … McArthur-Barnes Ancestral Lines

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas Underwood

Elizabeth Salmon

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Underwood began in 1576 in Lamarsh, Essex, England. Mary Underwood passed away in 1623 in Earls Colne, Essex, England.

Sources

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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record McArthur-Barnes Ancestral Lines

Life Timeline

1576

Birth of Mary Underwood in Lamarsh, Essex, England

Birth

1623

Death of Mary Underwood in Earls Colne, Essex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Underwood

This ancestor line traces from Lamarsh, Essex, England (1540) to Lamarsh, Essex, England (1576) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Underwood (1576–1623) was born in Lamarsh, Essex, England and died in Earls Colne, Essex, England. 7 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, 7 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.