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Mary Eliza Woolley 1876–1909

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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 Woolley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 4 Feb 1876 · Franklin, Tasmania, Australia
Died 12 Nov 1909 · Glen Huon, Tasmania, Australia
Father John Woolley
Mother Mary Ann Davies
Spouse William Henry Bester
Children Emily Ina Bester, Henry Albert Bester, Henry Bester, Pearl Bester
Siblings Alfred Woolley 1871, Amy Woolley 1864, Annie Elizabeth Woolley, Charles Frederick Woolley, Charles Woolley, Edward Robert Woolley, Edwin Woolley 1866, George Frederick Woolley, Henry Benjamin Woolley, Jane Isabella Woolley, John James Woolley, Joseph Woolley, Louisa Woolley 1869, Mary Ann Woolley, Melinda Woolley, Philip Benjamin Woolley, Samuel Robert Woolley, Thomas William Woolley

Researchers connected through Mary Woolley 1876–1909

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Biography

Mary Eliza Woolley was born in 1876 in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia, the child of john woolley and mary ann davies. Mary Eliza Woolley married william henry bester, and had children including emily ina bester, henry albert bester, henry bester, pearl bester. Mary Eliza Woolley passed away in 1909 in Glen Huon, Tasmania, Australia.

Sources

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    Baptism Records Australia, Births and Baptisms

Life Timeline

1876
Birth of Mary Eliza Woolley in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia
Birth
1909
Death of Mary Eliza Woolley in Glen Huon, Tasmania, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Woolley

This ancestor line traces from Malpas, Cheshire, England (1550) to Franklin, Tasmania, Australia (1876) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Woolley (1876–1909) was born in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia and died in Glen Huon, Tasmania, Australia. 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 10 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 Woolley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Eliza Woolley PTP
1876–1909
Franklin, Tasmania, Australia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Woolley's Descendants

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Mary Eliza Woolley PTP 1876–1909