Martha Coles1

F, b. 12 May 1701, d. 23 July 1723
FatherNathaniel Coles Jr. b. 24 Aug 1668, d. 28 Sep 1705
MotherRose Wright b. c 1679
     Martha was born on Thursday, 12 May 1701. Martha married Jotham Townsend, son of "Mill" John Townsend and Ester Smith, circa 1720 in Queens County, Long Island, New York. Martha departed this life. The following inscription was taken from her headstone on Mill Hill: "Here lyes the body of Mrs. Martha Townsend, wife of Mr. Jotham Townsend, who died July 23d, 1723, aged 22 years, 2 months, and 11 days."

Family

Jotham Townsend b. 1697, d. c 1752

Citations

  1. [S124] A Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend & their descendants., page 204 - The following inscription was taken from her headstone on Mill Hill: "Here lyes the body of Mrs. Martha Townsend, wife of Mr. Jotham Townsend, who died July 23d, 1723, aged 22 years, 2 months, and 11 days."