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Matthew Parris 1757–1783

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Parris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Sep 1757 · Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Aug 1783 · Shepherdfield, Hebron, Oxford, Maine, USA
Spouse Mercy Tomson
Children Alexander Parris, Millicent Parris
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mercy Tomson

Biography

In 1757, Matthew Parris entered the world in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Matthew Parris married mercy tomson, and had children including alexander parris, millicent parris. Matthew Parris passed away in 1783 in Shepherdfield, Hebron, Oxford, Maine, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1757
Birth of Matthew Parris in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1783
Death of Matthew Parris in Shepherdfield, Hebron, Oxford, Maine, USA
Death

Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Parris (1757–1783) was born in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Shepherdfield, Hebron, Oxford, Maine, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew 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.
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Matthew Parris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Parris PTP
1757–1783
Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Matthew Parris's Descendants

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Matthew Parris PTP 1757–1783