Mary White (1540–1652) was born in Shalford, Colchester, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Olde England and died in Shalford, Essex, England. 27 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Margaret White 1540–1652

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Full name consistent across 27 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 27 trees

Death year and location consistent across 27 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

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

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27 researchers on YourRoots have Mary White in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 27 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1540 · Shalford, Colchester, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Olde England

Died 24 Aug 1652 · Shalford, Essex, England

Father Sir Richard White

Mother Ellen Helen Kirton

Siblings Alice White, Anstice Wright, Anstice Austin White Wrighte, Bishop John Whit Whitt White Wright Wrighte Wryghte, Emily White, Grace White, Halliley White, Henry White, Joann Joan Whit, John Governor Of Roanoke County White, Lady Alice Whit Whitt White Wright Wrighte Wryghtewright, Lady Elizabeth Alice Alex White Whit Whitt Combes Coombes Atcombe, Lady Susannah Whit Whitt White, Richard White, Robert Gray White, Robert Richard White 13Ggf, Robert White, Sir Alexander Whit Whitt White Wright Wrighte Wryghte, Sir Edward Whit Whitt White Wright Wrighte Wryghte, Sir Emil Emet Whit Whitt White Wright Wrighte Wryghte, Sir Richard Whit Whitt White Wrighte Wright Wryghte, William White Wright

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Richard White

Ellen Helen Kirton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Margaret White began in 1540 in Shalford, Colchester, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Olde England. Mary Margaret White passed away in 1652 in Shalford, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1540

Birth of Mary Margaret White in Shalford, Colchester, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Olde England

Birth

1652

Death of Mary Margaret White in Shalford, Essex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary White

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Shalford, Colchester, Essex, Cambridgeshire, ENGLAND (1540) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary White (1540–1652) was born in Shalford, Colchester, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Olde England and died in Shalford, Essex, England. 27 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, 27 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 23 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.