Mary Williams

Femaleabout 1684–

Brief Life History of Mary

Mary Williams was born about 1684, in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. She married Thomas Worth on 28 December 1710, in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Mary? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Thomas Worth
1684–1757
Mary Williams
1684–
Marriage: 28 December 1710
Mary Worth
1711–
James Worth
1712–1740
Hepzibah Worth
1715–1770
John Worth
1716–

Sources (12)

  • Mary Williams, "Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910"
  • Mary in entry for Mary Worth, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"
  • Mary Williams, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    28 December 1710Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

    • Children (4)

    World Events (2)

    1776

    Age 92

    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

    1776 · The Declaration to the King

    Age 92

    """At the end of the Second Continental Congress the 13 colonies came together to petition independence from King George III. With no opposing votes, the Declaration of Independence was drafted and ready for all delegates to sign on the Fourth of July 1776. While many think the Declaration was to tell the King that they were becoming independent, its true purpose was to be a formal explanation of why the Congress voted together to declare their independence from Britain. The Declaration also is home to one of the best-known sentences in the English language, stating, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."""""""

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of William , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the surname is also common in Wales. In North America, this surname has also absorbed some cognates from other languages, such as Dutch Willems . Williams is the third most frequent surname in the US. It is also very common among African Americans and Native Americans.

    History: This surname was brought to North America from southern England and Wales independently by many different bearers from the 17th century onward. Roger Williams, born in London in 1603, came to MA in 1630, but the clergyman was banished from the colony for his criticism of the Puritan government; he fled to RI and founded Providence.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.