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Martha Johnson 1702–1765

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Oct 1702 · Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 4 Nov 1765 · Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Spouse Elisha Hedge
Children Elisha Hedge Jr, Josiah Hedge, Lemuel Hedge, Martha Robinson, Mary Hedge, Samuel Hedge

Researchers connected through Martha Johnson 1702–1765

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Biography

The story of Martha Johnson began in 1702 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. Martha Johnson married elisha hedge, and had children including elisha hedge jr, josiah hedge, lemuel hedge, martha robinson, mary hedge, samuel hedge. Martha Johnson passed away in 1765 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Martha Johnson in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1765
Death of Martha Johnson in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Johnson

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Johnson (1702–1765) was born in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Martha Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Johnson PTP
1702–1765
Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Johnson's Descendants

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Martha Johnson PTP 1702–1765