Who was Elizabeth Martin?

Elizabeth Martin (1739–1814) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America and died in Vital, Artibonite, Haiti. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Elizabeth Martin 1739–1814

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Jun 1739 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America

Died 29 Apr 1814 · Vital, Artibonite, Haiti

Father Joseph Isaac Martin Pvt

Mother Rachel Rust

Spouse John Potter Capt

Children Amos Choate, Elizabeth Potter, Isaac Choate, Lydia Choate

Records

North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Isaac Martin Pvt

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

In 1739, Elizabeth Martin entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America, born to joseph isaac martin pvt and rachel rust. Elizabeth Martin married john potter capt, stephen choate esq, and had children including amos choate, elizabeth potter, isaac choate, lydia choate. Elizabeth Martin passed away in 1814 in Vital, Artibonite, Haiti.

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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1739

Birth of Elizabeth Martin in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America

Birth

1739

Birth of Elizabeth Martin in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America

Birth

1739

Elizabeth Martin was baptized in Chebacco Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colony

Baptism

1814

Death of Elizabeth Martin in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

1814

Death of Elizabeth Martin in Vital, Artibonite, Haiti

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Martin

This ancestor line traces from Witton Le Wear, Durham, England (1530) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America (1739) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Martin (1739–1814) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America and died in Vital, Artibonite, Haiti. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 7 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.
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