Mary Travers
Birth Name: Mary Allin Travers
Date of Birth: November 9, 1936
Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Date of Death: September 16, 2009
Place of Death: Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Ethnicity: Irish, English
Mary Travers was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She was a member of folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, alongside Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow.
Mary was the daughter of Virginia Mae Coigney/Anita (Allin) and Robert John Travers, who were journalists. She was married to restaurateur Ethan Robbins, until her death. She had a daughter with her first husband John Filler; and a daughter with her second husband, photographer Barry Feinstein.
Mary’s paternal grandfather was William Henry Travers (the son of Robert J. Travers and Bridget Delia Purcell). William was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents. Robert was from County Cork, and was the son of Robert Travers.
Mary’s paternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Hanley (the daughter of John Hanley and Mary Elizabeth Crowley). Mary’s grandmother Mary Elizabeth was born in Massachusetts. Mary’s great-grandmother Mary Elizabeth was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, with her father’s name being Michael Crowley. It is likely that John was also of Irish descent.
Mary’s maternal grandfather was named John Allin.
Mary’s maternal grandmother was Maryjoe Copeland (the daughter of Joseph M. Copeland and Ella Whiteside). Ella was the daughter of Samuel Musick Whiteside and Mary C. Giles.
Sources: Genealogy of Mary Travers (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.wikitree.com
Genealogy of Mary Travers (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
It is likely that John and Mary Elizabeth were also of Irish descent. —> Mary Elizabeth was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents. It is likely that John was also of Irish descent.