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Martha Brownell 1678–1736

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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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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
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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 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 2 independent trees

Born 24 May 1678 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 6 Jul 1736 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father William Brownell
Mother Sarah Smiton
Siblings Alice Brownell, Ann Brownell, Benjamin Brownell, George Brownell, Mary Brownell, Robert Brownell, Sarah Brownell, Smiton Brownell, Thomas Brownell, William Brownell

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1678, Martha Brownell entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to william brownell and sarah smiton. Martha Brownell passed away in 1736 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Martha Brownell in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1736
Death of Martha Brownell in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Brownell

This ancestor line traces from Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1648) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1678) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Brownell (1678–1736) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, 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 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.

Martha Brownell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Martha Brownell PTP
1678–1736
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Martha Brownell's Descendants

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Martha Brownell PTP 1678–1736