Who was Martha Graves?

Martha Graves (1667–1740) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Martha?

Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Martha in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Martha?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Martha Graves 1667–1740

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 4 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees

Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Graves in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 JUL 1667 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America

Died 15 JUL 1740 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America

Father Nathaniel Graves

Mother Martha Betts

Spouse John Russell

Children Elizabeth Russell

Siblings Mary Graves, Sarah Graves

Records

U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of … FamilySearch Family Tree

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Martha Graves 1667–1740

and 3 more tree owners connected with Martha Graves 1667–1740

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

In 1667, Martha Graves entered the world in Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America, born to nathaniel graves and martha betts. Martha Graves married john russell, and had children including elizabeth russell. Martha Graves passed away in 1740 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America.

Sources

1

Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
2

Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
3

Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1667

Birth of Martha Graves in Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America

Birth

1740

Burial of Martha Graves in Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America

Burial

1740

Death of Martha Graves in Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Graves

This ancestor line traces from Stepney, London, England (1536) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America (1667) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Graves (1667–1740) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 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 5 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.

Related Records

Martha Graves's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Martha Graves PTP

1667–1740

Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America