Family register
Mary (Norris) Allerton
née Norris
- Mayflower passenger
Mayflower passengerMary (Norris) Allerton (née Norris) (1590 – 25 February 1621) was born in Newbury, Berkshire, England. She married Isaac Allerton. Her children were Bartholomew Allerton, Remember Allerton and Mary Allerton. She died in 1621, in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony.
Early life
According to MayflowerHistory.com, Mary Norris was born probably about 1590 and was perhaps from Newbury, Berkshire.[1] The Leiden marriage record calls her "Marie Norris, jongedochter van Nubere in Engelant", describing her as a single woman of Newbury in England.[3] Wikipedia likewise calls her Mary Norris of Newbury.[2]
Marriage and family
Mary Norris married Isaac Allerton at Leiden on 4 November 1611.[1][2][3] The Leiden record names two witnesses, described as her acquaintances.[3] According to Wikipedia, the ceremony was a double wedding that also included Allerton's sister.[2] According to Wikipedia, her three children were Bartholomew, Remember and Mary Allerton, born at Leiden about 1612/13, about 1614/15 and about 1616/17 respectively.[5]
Mayflower voyage and death
Mary Allerton came on the Mayflower with her husband and their three children.[1] She died at Plymouth on 25 February 1620/1, during the first winter.[1][4]