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Martha Pierce 1681–1759

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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 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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Pierce 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Dec 1681 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 Sep 1759 · Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse William Whitney Sr
Children Amity Whitney, Judith Whitney, Lieut Samuel Whitney Revolutionary War Veteran Shipbuilder, Martha Ann Marcy Whitney, William Whitney

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Biography

In 1681, Martha Pierce entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Martha Pierce married william whitney sr, and had children including amity whitney, judith whitney, lieut samuel whitney revolutionary war veteran shipbuilder, martha ann marcy whitney, william whitney. Martha Pierce passed away in 1759 in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1681
Birth of Martha Pierce in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1706
Martha Pierce was married in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage
1734
Martha Pierce was married in Sudbury, Middlesex, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Marriage
1759
Death of Martha Pierce in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Pierce (1681–1759) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) 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.
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.

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Martha Pierce's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Pierce PTP
1681–1759
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Grandparents
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Martha Pierce's Descendants

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Martha Pierce PTP 1681–1759