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Mary Charity Woodward 1628–1668

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Woodward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1628 · Exeter, Devon, England
Died 24 Aug 1668 · South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Spouse Richard Cheney Iv
Children Elizabeth Cheney, Mary Cheney, William Cheney

Researchers connected through Mary Woodward 1628–1668

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Woodward 1628–1668

Biography

The story of Mary Charity Woodward began in 1628 in Exeter, Devon, England. Mary Charity Woodward married richard cheney iv, and had children including elizabeth cheney, mary cheney, william cheney. Mary Charity Woodward passed away in 1668 in South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1628
Birth of Mary Charity Woodward in Exeter, Devon, England
Birth
1668
Death of Mary Charity Woodward in South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Woodward

This ancestor line traces from Stambridge, Rochford District, Essex, England (1453) to Exeter, Devon, England (1628) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Woodward (1628–1668) was born in Exeter, Devon, England and died in South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, 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 (B) 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 7 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 Woodward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Charity Woodward PTP
1628–1668
Exeter, Devon, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Woodward's Descendants

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Mary Charity Woodward PTP 1628–1668