Martha WATERMAN

Born

6 December 1680 , Norwich, Connecticut Colony

Died

18 March 1753 , Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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Thomas WATERMAN Miriam TRACY

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Born: 6 December 1680 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony

Father: Thomas WATERMAN

Mother: Miriam TRACY

Paternal grandparents: Robert WATERMAN , Elizabeth BOURNE (BOURN)

Maternal grandparents: Thomas TRACY , Mary UNKNOWN (LOCK)

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Martha married Reynold (Reinhold) MARVIN 30 June 1709 in Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Reynold (Reinhold) MARVIN was born abt. 1669 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook). Reynold (Reinhold) died 18 October 1737 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook). Reynold (Reinhold) was the child of Reinhold MARVIN and Sarah CLARK.

Martha WATERMAN died 18 March 1753 in Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
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Martha WATERMAN married

Reynold (Reinhold) MARVIN
Marriage date: 30 June 1709
Marriage place: Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Reynold (Reinhold) MARVIN was the child of Reinhold MARVIN and Sarah CLARK

Children of Reynold (Reinhold) MARVIN and Martha WATERMAN

Martha MARVIN

Born: 3 April 1710, Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 26 July 1742, Bolton, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Elisha MARVIN

Born: 26 April 1711, Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 10 November 1714, , Crown Colony of Connecticut

James MARVIN

Born: 26 May 1713, Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 3 April 1769 , Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Sarah MARVIN

Born: 8 March 1715, Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,

Elisha MARVIN

Born: 8 March 1717, Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 3 December 1801, Lyme, Connecticut, USA

Married: Catherine MATHER 17 May 1739 Place: Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook)

Miriam MARVIN

Born: March 1719, Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: abt. 1780, Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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1680 WATERMAN Martha Waterman was borne the 6th of Defemr Ano: 1680 of Thomas Waterman and miriam Tracey Birth

Vital Records of Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1848. (Online database. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. Hartford, Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913.

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1709 Marriage / Partner
Martha WATERMAN and Reynold (Reinhold) MARVIN 30 June 1709, Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook)

She was 28 years old.

1710 Birth of Child
Martha MARVIN was born 3 April 1710, Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook)

Martha was 29 years old.

1711 Birth of Child
Elisha MARVIN was born 26 April 1711, Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook)

Martha was 30 years old.

1713 Birth of Child
James MARVIN was born 26 May 1713, Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook)

Martha was 32 years old.

1714 Death of Child
Elisha MARVIN died 10 November 1714, , Connecticut, USA

Martha was 33 years old.

1715 Birth of Child
Sarah MARVIN was born 8 March 1715, Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook)

Martha was 34 years old.

1717 Birth of Child
Elisha MARVIN was born 8 March 1717, Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook)

Martha was 36 years old.

1719 Birth of Child
Miriam MARVIN was born March 1719, Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook)

Martha was 38 years old.

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1737 Death of Spouse/Partner
Reynold (Reinhold) MARVIN died 18 October 1737, Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook)

1739 Marriage of Child
Elisha MARVIN married 17 May 1739, Lyme, Connecticut, USA (East Saybrook) to Catherine MATHER

1742 Death of Child
Martha MARVIN died 26 July 1742, Bolton, Connecticut, USA

Martha was 61 years old.

Martha WATERMAN - Grave Inscription: Here Lies the Body of Mrs. Martha Marvin relict of Capt. Reynold Marvin who died in peace in hopes of a glorious resurrection -

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Inscription:
Here Lies the Body of Mrs. Martha Marvin relict of Capt. Reynold Marvin who died in peace in hopes of a glorious resurrection -- at age 74.

Duck River Cemetery Old Lyme New London County Connecticut, USA

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Death — 1753
18 March 1753
Lyme, Crown Colony of Connecticut
She died at the age of 72.

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Duck River Cemetery Old Lyme New London County Connecticut, USA

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Last updated: 4/15/2025 4:15:59 PM

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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state

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