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Martha Burwell 1685–1710

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

9 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Burwell 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 16 Nov 1685 · Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia
Died 11 Oct 1710 · Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Father
Mother (1656–1692)
Siblings , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Martha Burwell 1685–1710

and 8 more tree owners connected with Martha Burwell 1685–1710

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1685, Martha Burwell entered the world in Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, born to lewis fairfield burwell ii major 7mgf and abigail smith. Martha Burwell passed away in 1710 in Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

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

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  6. 6
    Record , <I>Ancestry Family Trees</i> (N.p.: Name: Online publication - Provo, U T, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by A ncestry members.;, n.d.)

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Martha Burwell in Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia
Birth
1710
Death of Martha Burwell in Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Burwell

This ancestor line traces from Amptill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England (1621) to Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia (1685) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Burwell (1685–1710) was born in Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia and died in Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States. 9 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, 9 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.

Related Records

Martha Burwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Burwell PTP
1685–1710
Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1656–1692
Colchester, Essex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Martha Burwell's Descendants

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Martha Burwell PTP 1685–1710