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Martha Mecham 1839–1924

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Mecham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 FEB 1839 · Columbus, Adams, Illinois, USA
Died 23 DEC 1924 · Patogonia, Santa Cruz, Arizona, USA
Father Moses Mecham (1804–1878)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
Ancestry Family Tree Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - … Geni World Family Tree WikiTree Williamson-McKee Web Site

Researchers connected through Martha Mecham 1839–1924

and 2 more tree owners connected with Martha Mecham 1839–1924

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Martha Mecham was born in 1839 in Columbus, Adams, Illinois, USA, the child of moses worthen mecham. Martha Mecham passed away in 1924 in Patogonia, Santa Cruz, Arizona, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  2. 2
    Record Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963

  3. 3
    Record Geni World Family Tree

  4. 4
    Record WikiTree

  5. 5
    Record Williamson-McKee Web Site

Life Timeline

1839
Birth of Martha Mecham in Columbus, Adams, Illinois, USA
Birth
1924
Death of Martha Mecham in Patogonia, Santa Cruz, Arizona, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Mecham

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (1739) to Columbus, Adams, Illinois, United States (1839) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Mecham (1839–1924) was born in Columbus, Adams, Illinois, USA and died in Patogonia, Santa Cruz, Arizona, USA. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 4 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

Moses Mecham
1804–1878 · Father

Martha Mecham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Mecham PTP
1839–1924
Columbus, Adams, Illinois, USA
Parents
Moses Worthen Mecham PTP
1804–1878
Canaan, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Martha Mecham's Descendants

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Martha Mecham PTP 1839–1924