Martha Shaw (1700–1769) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Shaw 1700–1769

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Jan 1700 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 6 Jan 1769 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Joseph Shaw

Mother Judith Whitmarsh

Spouse Eleazer Alden

Children Abraham Alden, Caleb Alden, David Alden, Eleazer Alden, Ezra Alden, Jonathan Alden, Joshua Alden, Timothy Alden

Siblings Elizabeth Shaw, Hannah Shaw, Ruth Shaw, Sarah Shaw

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Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … The New England Historical & … U.S., Family History Books

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In 1700, Martha Shaw entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to joseph shaw and judith whitmarsh. Martha Shaw married eleazer alden, martha shaw, and had children including abraham alden, caleb alden, david alden, eleazer alden, ezra alden, jonathan alden, joshua alden, timothy alden. Martha Shaw passed away in 1769 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Record U.S., Family History Books

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Birth of Martha Shaw in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Martha Shaw in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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: Martha Shaw (1700–1769) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, 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 (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.
: 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.
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