Who was Mary Willard?

Mary Willard (1669–1723) was born in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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

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Mary Willard 1669–1723

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Oct 1669 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Died 02 Aug 1723 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Father Samuel Willard

Mother Abigail Sherman

Siblings Abigail Willard, Elizabeth Willard, Maj John Willard, Samuel Willard, Sarah Willard, Simon Willard

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Willard

Abigail Sherman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Willard began in 1669 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Mary Willard passed away in 1723 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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1669

Birth of Mary Willard in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Birth

1723

Death of Mary Willard in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Willard

This ancestor line traces from Concord, Massachusetts (1639) to Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1669) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Willard (1669–1723) was born in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 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 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.
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