Who was Benjamin Martin?

Benjamin Martin (1830–1894) was born in Alabama and died in Beebe, White, Arkansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Franklin Martin 1830–1894

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jul 1830 · Alabama

Died 16 Aug 1894 · Beebe, White, Arkansas, USA

Father James Green Martin

Mother Amy J White

Siblings George A Martin, James K Polk Martin, John Martin, Lewis Martin, Nellie B Martin, Sarah A Martin, Sherrod Martin, Susan Ann Martin, William J W J Martin

Records

1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, … U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Green Martin

Amy J White

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Franklin Martin began in 1830 in Alabama. Benjamin Franklin Martin passed away in 1894 in Beebe, White, Arkansas, USA.

Sources

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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935
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Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

Life Timeline

1830

Birth of Benjamin Franklin Martin in Alabama

Birth

1894

Death of Benjamin Franklin Martin in Beebe, White, Arkansas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Martin

This ancestor line traces from County Armagh, Northern Ireland (1736) to Alabama, USA (1830) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Martin (1830–1894) was born in Alabama and died in Beebe, White, Arkansas, 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 Benjamin 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 5 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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