Who was Alexander Martin?

Alexander Martin (1799–1850) was born in Henry, Virginia, United States and died in California, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Martin 1799–1850

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Dec 1799 · Henry, Virginia, United States

Died 15 Dec 1850 · California, United States

Father Joseph Martin

Mother Sarah Sally Lucas

Siblings Brice Martin, Colonel William Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Fnu Martin, George Wythe Martin, James Martin, John Calvin Martin, John Martin, John Pigg Martin, Joseph Martin, Josephus Martin, Martha Martin, Mary Polly Martin, Nancy Martin, Nannie Martin, Olive Martin, Patrick Henry Martin, Rachel Sabra Martin, Samuel Martin, Sarah Martin, Sarah Nancy Martin, Susannah Martin, William Lucas Martin Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Martin

Sarah Sally Lucas

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Children

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Biography

In 1799, Alexander Martin entered the world in Henry, Virginia, United States, born to joseph martin and sarah sally lucas. Alexander Martin passed away in 1850 in California, United States.

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1799

Birth of Alexander Martin in Henry, Virginia, United States

Birth

1850

Death of Alexander Martin in California, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Martin

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1657) to Henry, Virginia, USA (1799) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Martin (1799–1850) was born in Henry, Virginia, United States and died in California, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander 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 4 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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