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Martha Holmes 1640–1711

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 19 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 May 1640 · Newport, Rhode Island

Died 30 Dec 1711 · Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Father Obadiah Holmes

Mother Katherine Hyde

Spouse John Audley

Siblings Hopestill Holmes, John Holmes, Jonathan Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Lydia Holmes, Mary Holmes, Obadiah Holmes, Samuel Holmes, Sarah Holmes

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The story of Martha Holmes began in 1640 in Newport, Rhode Island. Martha Holmes married john audley, odlin, samuel wilbur. Martha Holmes passed away in 1711 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Birth of Martha Holmes in Newport, Rhode Island

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Death of Martha Holmes in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America

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: Martha Holmes (1640–1711) was born in Newport, Rhode Island and died in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America. 19 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, 19 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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