Who was Desire Martin?

Desire Martin (1684–1727) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Desire Martin 1684–1727

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1684 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Died 12 Sep 1727 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Martin

Mother Mary Wood Weed

Siblings Deborah Martin, Hannah Martin, John Jr Martin, Ruth Martin, Samuel Martin

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Martin

Mary Wood Weed

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Desire Martin was born in 1684 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john martin and mary wood weed. Desire Martin passed away in 1727 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record Millennium File
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Life Timeline

1684

Birth of Desire Martin in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1727

Death of Desire Martin in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Desire Martin

This ancestor line traces from Shropshire, England (1286) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonies (1684) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Desire Martin (1684–1727) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Desire 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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