Who was Mary Williams?

Mary Williams (1749–1812) was born in Onslow County, North Carolina and died in Duplin, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Williams 1749–1812

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Feb 1749 · Onslow County, North Carolina

Died 22 Jul 1812 · Duplin, North Carolina, United States

Father Joseph Thomas Williams

Mother Mary Phoebe Little Hicks Williams

Siblings Daniel Hicks Williams, Elizabeth Ann Williams, Hester Williams, Joseph Williams

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Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Thomas Williams

Mary Phoebe Little Hicks Williams

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1749, Mary Williams entered the world in Onslow County, North Carolina, born to joseph thomas williams and mary phoebe little hicks williams. Mary Williams passed away in 1812 in Duplin, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1749

Birth of Mary Williams in Onslow County, North Carolina

Birth

1812

Death of Mary Williams in Duplin, North Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Williams

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scottland (1394) to Onslow County, North Carolina (1749) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Williams (1749–1812) was born in Onslow County, North Carolina and died in Duplin, North Carolina, United States. 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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