Mary Riesberry was born in Edgefield around 1821 and was the child of Thomas Robert Riseborough (1798) and Sarah Broughton. She died in 1836 during the crossing from England to Canada.

Sources
• 1. Ralph Broughton's Data. Child Riseborough. Born in Edgefield c1822 and died there c1823. Father: Robert. Mother: Sarah Broughton. • 2. Grace King's Data. Mary Riesberry. Born c1821. Died during crossing to Canada, c1836.