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Martha Goodnow 1701–1781

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Goodnow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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, with linked records

Born 22 May 1701 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Aug 1781 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Patience Bent
Spouse Isaac Hunt (1699–1781)
Children William Hunt

Researchers connected through Martha Goodnow 1701–1781

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1701, Martha Goodnow entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to patience bent. Martha Goodnow married isaac hunt, and had children including william hunt. Martha Goodnow passed away in 1781 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Martha Goodnow in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1781
Death of Martha Goodnow in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Goodnow

This ancestor line traces from Bradfield St George, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1504) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1701) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Goodnow (1701–1781) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

Martha Goodnow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Goodnow PTP
1701–1781
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Goodnow's Descendants

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Martha Goodnow PTP 1701–1781 m. Isaac Hunt PTP 1699–1781