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Martha Bent 1643–1680

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Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Bent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Sep 1643 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 29 Aug 1680 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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 Bent (1598–1679)
Spouse Samuel Howe (1642–1713)
Children Mary Howe
Siblings Agnes Ann Bent, John Bent, Joseph Bent, Peter Bent, Robert Bent, William Bent
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Samuel Howe
Children
Mary Howe

Biography

In 1643, Martha Bent entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john bent of penton grafton husbandman puritan immigrant to mass sculptor daniel chester french amp edgar rice burroughs creator of tarzan angsaxam and martha blanchard bent. Martha Bent married samuel howe, and had children including mary howe. Martha Bent passed away in 1680 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  7. 7
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  8. 8
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1643
Birth of Martha Bent in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1680
Death of Martha Bent in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Bent

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Sudbury, Middlesex Co., MA, USA (1643) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Bent (1643–1680) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 11 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, 11 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 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Bent
1598–1679 · Mother

Martha Bent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Bent PTP
1643–1680
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Martha Blanchard Bent PTP
1598–1679
Penton Grafton, Test Valley Borough, Hampshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Martha Florence Baker-Bent Blanchard of Coutance, Normandie, France PTP
1570–1654
Coutances, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France

Martha Bent's Descendants

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Martha Bent PTP 1643–1680 m. Samuel Howe PTP 1642–1713