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Betty Goodell 1756–1787

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Betty Goodell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Apr 1756 · Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Died 24 Aug 1787 · Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Goodale (1694–1783)
Mother Silence Holbrook
Siblings Asa Goodell, Joshua Goodell, Mary Goodell, Phoebe Goodell, Sarah Goodale

Researchers connected through Betty Goodell 1756–1787

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1756, Betty Goodell entered the world in Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel goodale and silence holbrook. Betty Goodell passed away in 1787 in Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1756
Birth of Betty Goodell in Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1787
Death of Betty Goodell in Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Betty Goodell

This ancestor line traces from St James, Suffolk, , England (1558) to Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1756) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Betty Goodell (1756–1787) was born in Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Betty in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Betty Goodell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Betty Goodell PTP
1756–1787
Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel Goodale PTP
1694–1783
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Isaac Goodale PTP
1670–1739
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Betty Goodell's Descendants

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Betty Goodell PTP 1756–1787