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Mary Mercy Woodward 1697–1760

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 Woodward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 Oct 1697 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Died 8 Jul 1760 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Father Robert Woodward (1678–1767)
Mother Hannah Briggs (1681–1766)
Siblings Israel Woodward, Josiah Woodward, Samuel Woodward, Sarah Woodward

Researchers connected through Mary Woodward 1697–1760

and 3 more tree owners connected with Mary Woodward 1697–1760

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1697, Mary Mercy Woodward entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to robert woodward and hannah briggs. Mary Mercy Woodward passed away in 1760 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Mary Mercy Woodward in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
1760
Death of Mary Mercy Woodward in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Woodward

This ancestor line traces from Ashill, Somerset, England (1614) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts (1697) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Woodward (1697–1760) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts. 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 4 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 Mercy Woodward PTP
1697–1760
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Robert Woodward PTP
1678–1767
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Briggs PTP
1681–1766
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Sarah Crossman PTP
1653–1696
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Jonathan Briggs PTP
1635–1690
Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Unknown

Mary Woodward's Descendants

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Mary Mercy Woodward PTP 1697–1760