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Martha Willet 1639–1678

Public Tree Person

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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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Willet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 Aug 1639 · , Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Dec 1678 · Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Father Capt Thomas Willet
Mother Mary Brown
Siblings Andrew Willet, David Willet, Esther Willet, Hezekiah Willet, James Willet, John Willet, Mary Willett, Rebecca Willet, Samuel Willet, Sarah Willet, Thomas Willet

Researchers connected through Martha Willet 1639–1678

and 1 more tree owner connected with Martha Willet 1639–1678

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1639, Martha Willet entered the world in, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to capt thomas willet and mary brown. Martha Willet passed away in 1678 in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1639
Birth of Martha Willet in, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1678
Death of Martha Willet in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Willet

This ancestor line traces from Ely, Hertfordshire, , England (1562) to , Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1639) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Willet (1639–1678) was born in , Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, 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 3 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.

Martha Willet's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Willet PTP
1639–1678
, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Willet's Descendants

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Martha Willet PTP 1639–1678