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Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward 1757–1793

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Died 12 Jun 1793 · Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA
Spouse Brice Martin
Children Elizabeth Ann Martin, Elizabeth Martin, James C Martin, James Martin, John Martin, John Martin, Nancy Martin, Nannie Martin, Rachel Ann Martin, Rachel Martin, Samuel Martin, Sarah Martin

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Biography

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward was born in 1757 in Cherokee, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward married brice martin, and had children including elizabeth ann martin, elizabeth martin, james c martin, james martin, john martin, john pigg martin, nancy martin, nannie martin, rachel ann martin, rachel sabra martin, samuel martin, sarah martin. Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward passed away in 1793 in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1757
Birth of Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward in Cherokee, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1793
Death of Elizabeth "Betsy" Ward in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Ward (1757–1793) was born in Cherokee, Washington, Tennessee, USA and died in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA. 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.
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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, Washington, Tennessee, 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. Samuel Martin PTP 1749–1826
  2. 2. Rachel Sabra Martin PTP 1788–1843
  3. 3. John Pigg Martin PTP 1777–1867