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Martha Stanton 1791–1846

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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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Stanton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 6 Apr 1791 · near Norwich, Massachusetts, United States
Died 8 Nov 1846 · Ellicottville, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
Father Elisha Stanton
Mother Anna Rust
Siblings Achsach Stanton, Anna Stanton, Aurelia Stanton, Elisha Stanton, Frances Stanton, Gershom Rust Stanton, Huldah Stanton, John W Stanton, Lydia Stanton, Mary Stanton
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of Martha Stanton began in 1791 in near Norwich, Massachusetts, United States. Martha Stanton passed away in 1846 in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1791
Birth of Martha Stanton in near Norwich, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1846
Death of Martha Stanton in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Stanton

This ancestor line traces from Sandford, Salop, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom (1470) to near Norwich, Massachusetts, United States (1791) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Stanton (1791–1846) was born in near Norwich, Massachusetts, United States and died in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. 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 11 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

Elisha Stanton
Father
Anna Rust
Mother

Martha Stanton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Stanton PTP
1791–1846
near Norwich, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Stanton's Descendants

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Martha Stanton PTP 1791–1846