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Mary Charity Wood 1628–1685

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Wood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Nov 1628 · Exter, Devon, England
Died 16 Mar 1685 · S River Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Spouse Richard Cheyney
Children Richard Cheney

Researchers connected through Mary Wood 1628–1685

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Wood 1628–1685

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

The story of Mary Charity Wood began in 1628 in Exter, Devon, England. Mary Charity Wood married richard cheyney, and had children including richard cheney. Mary Charity Wood passed away in 1685 in S River Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1628
Birth of Mary Charity Wood in Exter, Devon, England
Birth
1649
Mary Charity Wood was married
Marriage
1685
Death of Mary Charity Wood in S River Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Wood

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Wood (1628–1685) was born in Exter, Devon, England and died in S River Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA. 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 (A) 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 1 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 Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Charity Wood PTP
1628–1685
Exter, Devon, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Wood's Descendants

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MW
Mary Charity Wood PTP 1628–1685