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Martha Folger 1737–1781

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Folger in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 MAR 1737 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Died 30 JUN 1781 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Father Richard Folger
Mother Sarah Pease
Spouse Obadiah Gardner
Children Elizabeth Gardner, Saloma Gardner
Siblings David Folger, Elisha Folger, Hepzibah Folger, Rachel Folger, Ruth Folger, Solomon Folger, Susanna Folger, Sylvanus Folger

Researchers connected through Martha Folger 1737–1781

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Biography

The story of Martha Folger began in 1737 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Martha Folger married obadiah gardner, and had children including elizabeth gardner, saloma gardner. Martha Folger passed away in 1781 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Martha Folger in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Birth
1781
Death of Martha Folger in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Folger

This ancestor line traces from Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, England (1485) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts (1737) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Folger (1737–1781) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts. 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 (C) 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 9 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 Folger's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Folger PTP
1737–1781
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Folger's Descendants

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Martha Folger PTP 1737–1781