Who was Mary Woodward?

Mary Woodward (1641–1718) was born in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. 18 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 18 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Woodward 1641–1718

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 18 independent trees

Born 12 Aug 1641 · Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts

Died 23 Aug 1718 · Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts

Father George Woodward

Mother Mary White

Siblings Amos Woodward, Daniel Woodward, John Woodward, Mercy Woodward, Rebecca Woodward, Sarah Woodward, Susanna Woodward

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts 3903113.FTW FamilySearch Family Tree Pedigree Resource Files

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Woodward

Mary White

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Woodward began in 1641 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Mary Woodward passed away in 1718 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.

Sources

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Record 3903113.FTW
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Record FamilySearch Family Tree
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Record Pedigree Resource Files

Life Timeline

1641

Birth of Mary Woodward in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts

Birth

1718

Death of Mary Woodward in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Woodward

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1621) to Watertown, Middlesex, Mass (1641) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Woodward (1641–1718) was born in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. 18 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 18 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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