Captain John Martin of the Swan 1619–1693
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Captain Swan 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Captain Swan 1619–1693
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Captain John Martin of the Swan began in 1619 in Pale Park, Dorsetshire, England. Captain John Martin of the Swan married elizabeth maud marshall, and had children including abram martin, ann mitchell martin, capt george thomas martin, capt john martin, cordelia waring martin, elizabeth mitchell martin, john martin, master joell mitchell martin, master thomas mitchell martin, master william mitchell martin, patience mitchell martin. Captain John Martin of the Swan passed away in 1693 in King William, York, Virginia, United States.
Sources
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1Record Millennium File
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Immigration Virginia Immigrants
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain Swan
This ancestor line traces from London, London, England (1520) to Pale Park, Dorsetshire, England (1619) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Captain Swan (1619–1693) was born in Pale Park, Dorsetshire, England and died in King William, York, Virginia, United States. 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 Captain 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.
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Captain Swan's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record