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Mary White 1704–1772

Public Tree Person

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary White 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1704 · Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 Feb 1772 · Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father
Mother
Spouse
Children Abigail Hanks, , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Mary White 1704–1772

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
Abigail Hanks

Biography

Mary White was born in 1704 in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of richard white and abigail catherine purrington. Mary White married benjamin hanks jr, and had children including abigail hanks, benjamin hanks, isaac hanks, john deacon hanks, mary nancy hanks, rachel, richard white hanks, silas hanks, uriah hanks, william hanks. Mary White passed away in 1772 in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Marriage Records Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Mary White in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1704
Mary White was baptized in Staverton, Devon, England
Baptism
1772
Death of Mary White in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary White

This ancestor line traces from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, , England (1573) to Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1704) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary White (1704–1772) was born in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 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 (A) 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.

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Mary White's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary White PTP
1704–1772
Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary White's Descendants

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Mary White PTP 1704–1772
  1. 1. Abigail Hanks PTP 1726–1780