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Martha Bent 1638–1680

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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B Reliability
B
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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10 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Bent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1638 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Aug 1680 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Bent Of Penton Grafton Husbandman Puritan Immigrant To Mass Sculptor Daniel Chester French Amp Edgar Rice Burroughs Creator Of Tarzan Angsaxam
Mother Martha Blanchard (1598–1679)
Siblings Agnes Anne Bent
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Ancestral File (R) Who Begot Thee?
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Bent began in 1638 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Martha Bent passed away in 1680 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  8. 8
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  9. 9
    Record Ancestral File (R)

  10. 10
    Record Who Begot Thee?

Life Timeline

1638
Birth of Martha Bent in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1680
Death of Martha Bent in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Bent

This ancestor line traces from Wayhill, Southampton, England (1596) to Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (1638) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Bent (1638–1680) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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 2 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.

Related Records

John Bent Of Penton Grafton Husbandman Puritan Immigrant To Mass Sculptor Daniel Chester French Amp Edgar Rice Burroughs Creator Of Tarzan Angsaxam
Father
Martha Blanchard
1598–1679 · Mother

Martha Bent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Bent PTP
1638–1680
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Martha (of Penton Grafton) Blanchard PTP
1598–1679
Penton Grafton, Weyhill, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Martha Florence Baker-Bent Blanchard Coutance PTP
1570–1654
Coutances, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France

Martha Bent's Descendants

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Martha Bent PTP 1638–1680