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Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward 1757–1793

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 Elizabeth Ward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 18 Sep 1757 · Cherokee Nat, TN, USA
Died 12 Jun 1793 · Cherokee, Alabama, United States
Spouse Joseph Martin
Children James Martin, John Martin, Nancy Martin

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Ward 1757–1793

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Immediate Family

Biography

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward was born in 1757 in Cherokee Nat, TN, USA. Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward married joseph martin, and had children including james martin, john pigg martin, nancy martin. Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward passed away in 1793 in Cherokee, Alabama, United States.

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Life Timeline

1757
Birth of Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward in Cherokee Nat, TN, USA
Birth
1793
Death of Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward in Cherokee, Alabama, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Ward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Ward (1757–1793) was born in Cherokee Nat, TN, USA and died in Cherokee, Alabama, 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 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 1 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.

Elizabeth Ward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward PTP
1757–1793
Cherokee Nat, TN, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Ward's Descendants

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Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward PTP 1757–1793
  1. 1. John Pigg Martin PTP 1777–1867