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Mary Willson 1716–1816

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Willson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 4 independent trees

Born 29 Dec 1716 · Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Died 29 Dec 1816 · Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Father Samuel Wilson (1658–1729)
Mother Hester Overton
Siblings Ann Willson, Elizabeth Wilson, Esther Willson, Gabriel Willson, James Willson, John Willson, Lundy Willson, Robert Willson, Samuel Willson, Samuel Wilson, Sarah Willson

Researchers connected through Mary Willson 1716–1816

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mary Willson was born in 1716 in Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States, the child of samuel wilson and hester overton. Mary Willson passed away in 1816 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1716
Birth of Mary Willson in Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1816
Death of Mary Willson in Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Willson

This ancestor line traces from Easington, Yorkshire, , England (1460) to Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States (1716) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Willson (1716–1816) was born in Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States and died in Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States. 4 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, 4 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 8 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.

Mary Willson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Willson PTP
1716–1816
Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Samuel Wilson PTP
1658–1729
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Wilson PTP
1639–1687
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Willson's Descendants

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Mary Willson PTP 1716–1816