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Mary Morrill

1620 – 1704

American indentured servant

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About Mary Morrill

Lived 1620 – 1704 (aged 83–84). Mary Morrill was a writer, known for Herman Melville.

Mary Folger ( Morrell (Morrel/Morrill/Morrills/Morill); –1704) was the maternal grandmother of Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States.

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Important facts

Born
1620, England
Birth century
Died
1704, British America
Occupation
Known for
Herman Melville

Family & relationships

Spouse
Peter Folger (Nantucket settler)
Child
Josiah Franklin

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Mary Morrill's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mary Morrill?

American indentured servant

When was Mary Morrill born?

Mary Morrill was born in 1620 in England.

When did Mary Morrill die?

Mary Morrill died in 1704 in British America.

What was Mary Morrill's occupation?

Mary Morrill was a writer.

What was Mary Morrill known for?

Mary Morrill was known for Herman Melville.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mary Morrill

· Wikidata: Q6780384

· DBpedia: Mary Morrell Folger

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