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Martha Jefferson 1746–1811

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Jefferson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 May 1746 · Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Died 03 Sep 1811 · Monticello, Albermarle, Virginia, USA
Father Peter Jefferson
Mother Jane Randolf
Siblings Anna Scott Jefferson, Elizabeth Jefferson, Jane Jefferson, Lucy Jefferson, Mary Jefferson, Peter Field Jefferson, Randolph Jefferson, Susannah Jefferson, Thomas President Of U S A Jefferson
Records
Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index OneWorldTree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Jefferson began in 1746 in Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, USA. Martha Jefferson passed away in 1811 in Monticello, Albermarle, Virginia, USA.

Sources

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1746
Birth of Martha Jefferson in Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Birth
1811
Death of Martha Jefferson in Monticello, Albermarle, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Jefferson

This ancestor line traces from Courtenhall, Northamptonshire, England (1589) to Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, United States (1746) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Jefferson (1746–1811) was born in Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, USA and died in Monticello, Albermarle, Virginia, USA. 10 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, 10 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 6 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

Peter Jefferson
Father
Jane Randolf
Mother

Martha Jefferson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Jefferson PTP
1746–1811
Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Jefferson's Descendants

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Martha Jefferson PTP 1746–1811