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Martha Dresser 1671–1728

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Dresser 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 6 independent trees

Born 1 Aug 1671 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 5 Sep 1728 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Dresser
Mother Martha Thorla
Siblings Elizabeth Dresser, Jane Dresser, John Dresser, Jonathan Dresser, Lydia Dresser, Mary Dresser, Nathaniel Dresser, Richard Dresser, Sarah Dresser
Records
Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … Massachusetts, Town Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Dresser began in 1671 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Martha Dresser passed away in 1728 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Record Massachusetts, Town Records

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Martha Dresser in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1728
Death of Martha Dresser in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Dresser

This ancestor line traces from Skewsby, Yorkshire, , England (1611) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1671) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Dresser (1671–1728) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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

John Dresser
Father
Martha Thorla
Mother

Martha Dresser's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Dresser PTP
1671–1728
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Martha Dresser's Descendants

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Martha Dresser PTP 1671–1728