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Martha Elizabeth Earp 1845–1856

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Earp in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 25 Sep 1845 · Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois
Died 26 May 1856 · Pella, Marion County, Iowa
Father Nicholas Porter Earp
Mother Virginia Ann Cooksey
Siblings Adelia Douglas Earp, Baxter Warren Earp, James Cooksey Earp, Morgan Seth Earp, Virgil Walter Earp, Virginia Ann Earp, Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp

Researchers connected through Martha Earp 1845–1856

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1845, Martha Elizabeth Earp entered the world in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois, born to nicholas porter earp and virginia ann cooksey. Martha Elizabeth Earp passed away in 1856 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.

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Life Timeline

1845
Birth of Martha Elizabeth Earp in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois
Birth
1856
Death of Martha Elizabeth Earp in Pella, Marion County, Iowa
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Earp

This ancestor line traces from Pingelsgate, Hertfordshire, England (1520) to Monmouth, Warren, Illinois (1845) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Earp (1845–1856) was born in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois and died in Pella, Marion County, Iowa. 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 11 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 Earp's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Elizabeth Earp PTP
1845–1856
Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Earp's Descendants

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Martha Elizabeth Earp PTP 1845–1856