Who was Martha Foster?

Martha Foster (1710–1756) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Foster 1710–1756

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1710 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Died 8 Sep 1756 · Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Father Jacob Foster

Mother Mary Foster

Spouse Richard Harris

Children Jacob Harris, John Harris, Marthe Harris, Rebecca Harris, Richard Harris

Siblings Abigail Foster, Amos Foster, Mary Foster, Nathaniel Foster, William Foster

Records

England & Wales, Christening Index, … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate …

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Biography

The story of Martha Foster began in 1710 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Martha Foster married richard harris, and had children including jacob harris, john harris, marthe harris, rebecca harris, richard harris. Martha Foster passed away in 1756 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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1710

Birth of Martha Foster in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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1756

Death of Martha Foster in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Foster

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1662) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1710) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Foster (1710–1756) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 2 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.
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