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Martha Brownell 1643–1743

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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 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 Martha Brownell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 1 May 1643 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island
Died 15 Feb 1743 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Thomas Brownell
Mother Anne Bourne
Siblings Ann Brownell, George Brownell, Mary Brownell, Robert Brownell, Sarah Brownell, Susanna Brownell, Thomas Pearcey Brownell Jr, William Brownell

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1643, Martha Brownell entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, born to thomas brownell and anne bourne. Martha Brownell passed away in 1743 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1643
Birth of Martha Brownell in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island
Birth
1743
Death of Martha Brownell in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Brownell

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1581) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1643) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Brownell (1643–1743) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, 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 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 3 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.

Martha Brownell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Brownell PTP
1643–1743
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Brownell's Descendants

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Martha Brownell PTP 1643–1743