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Martha Ann Cooley 1817–1893

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Cooley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Jun 1817 · North Carolina, United States of America
Died 16 Dec 1893 · Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America
Spouse William Edwards (1781–1869)
Children Cary E Edwards, Cousan Edward, Eunice Victoria Edwards, Mahala Catherine Edwards, Martha Caroline Edwards, Mary Ann Edwards, Nancy Ann Maliza Edwards 3Ggm, Sally Edwards, Sarah Jane Edwards, William Henry Edwards

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Biography

In 1817, Martha Ann Cooley entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America. Martha Ann Cooley married william edwards, and had children including cary e edwards, cousan edward, eunice victoria edwards, mahala catherine edwards, martha caroline edwards, mary ann edwards, nancy ann maliza edwards 3ggm, sally edwards, sarah jane edwards, william henry edwards. Martha Ann Cooley passed away in 1893 in Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1817
Birth of Martha Ann Cooley in North Carolina, United States of America
Birth
1893
Death of Martha Ann Cooley in Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Cooley (1817–1893) was born in North Carolina, United States of America and died in Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America. 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Cooley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Ann Cooley PTP
1817–1893
North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Cooley's Descendants

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Martha Ann Cooley PTP 1817–1893 m. William Edwards PTP 1781–1869