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Martha Foster 1672–1728

Public Tree Person

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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

8 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Foster 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 8 independent trees

Born 1 Aug 1672 · Ipswich, Essex
Died 3 Apr 1728 · Ipswich, Essex
Father Isaac Foster Sr
Mother Mary Jackson (1639–1677)
Spouse Thompson Wood
Children Hannah Wood, Isaiah Wood, Jemina Wood, Martha Wood, Mercy Mary Wood, Thomas Wood
Siblings Benjamin Foster, Daniel Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Hannah Foster, Jacob Foster, Jonathan Foster, Mary Foster, Mehitable Foster, Prudence Foster, Ruth Foster

Researchers connected through Martha Foster 1672–1728

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Biography

In 1672, Martha Foster entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, born to isaac foster sr and mary jackson. Martha Foster married thompson wood, and had children including hannah wood, isaiah wood, jemina wood, martha wood, mercy mary wood, thomas wood. Martha Foster passed away in 1728 in Ipswich, Essex.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Martha Foster in Ipswich, Essex
Birth
1728
Death of Martha Foster in Ipswich, Essex
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Foster

This ancestor line traces from England (1395) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1672) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Foster (1672–1728) was born in Ipswich, Essex and died in Ipswich, Essex. 8 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, 8 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 Foster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Foster PTP
1672–1728
Ipswich, Essex
Parents
Unknown
Mary Jackson PTP
1639–1677
Exeter, Devon, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Jackson PTP
1579–1579
Bishop Burton Parish, Yorkshire, England
Unknown

Martha Foster's Descendants

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Martha Foster PTP 1672–1728