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Martha Cooper ( Sampson) - 11th GGM 1578–1654

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Martha GGM in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 7 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1578 · Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Died 17 Aug 1654 · Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Father John Edmund Cooper
Mother Mary Wyne
Spouse James Sampson 11Th Ggf
Children Abraham Samson, Amy Samson, Dorothy Sampson, Elizabeth Sampson, Henry Rollins Samson Sampson, Henry Sampson, Humphrey Sampson, James Sampson, John Sampson, Joseph Sampson, Mary Infant Samson, Mary Sampson, Mary Samson, Mirioll Sampson, Rachel Samson
Siblings Agnes Ann Cooper, Benjamin Cooper, Elizabeth Cooper, James Cooper, Joan Cooper, John Cooper, Lieutenant Thomas Cooper, Mary Cooper, Michael Cooper, Robert Cooper, Robert Emmet Cooper

Researchers connected through Martha GGM 1578–1654

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Biography

Martha Cooper ( Sampson) - 11th GGM was born in 1578 in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England, the child of john edmund cooper and mary wyne. Martha Cooper ( Sampson) - 11th GGM married james sampson 11th ggf, and had children including abraham samson, amy samson, dorothy sampson, elizabeth sampson, henry rollins samson sampson, henry sampson, humphrey sampson, james sampson, john sampson, joseph sampson, mary infant samson, mary sampson, mary samson, mirioll sampson, rachel samson. Martha Cooper ( Sampson) - 11th GGM passed away in 1654 in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1578
Birth of Martha Cooper ( Sampson) - 11th GGM in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1599
Martha Cooper ( Sampson) - 11th GGM was married in En
Marriage
1654
Death of Martha Cooper ( Sampson) - 11th GGM in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha GGM

This ancestor line traces from Sharpenhow, Bedfordshire, England (1480) to Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1578) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha GGM (1578–1654) was born in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England and died in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England. 7 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, 7 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 4 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 GGM's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Cooper ( Sampson) - 11th GGM PTP
1578–1654
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha GGM's Descendants

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  1. 1. Dorothy Sampson PTP 1609–1609
  2. 2. Elizabeth Sampson PTP 1612–1642
  3. 3. Joseph Sampson PTP 1605–1651
  4. 4. Mary Sampson PTP 1618–1618