Mary Eke was born in 1737 and christened on 2nd January 1738 in East Dereham. She was the daughter of Peter Eke (1708) and Mary Foulsham.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. Mary Eke. Born 21 Jan 1738, East Dereham. Father: Peter. Mother: Mary Foulsham. • 2. Lorraine Hooper's Data. Mary Eke. Born 1737. Christened 2 Jan 1738, East Dereham. Father: Peter. Mother: Mary Foulsham.