Who was Edward Martin?

Edward Martin (1754–1836) was born in Massachusetts, USA and died in Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Martin 1754–1836

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 Apr 1754 · Massachusetts, USA

Died 06 May 1836 · Massachusetts, USA

Father Ebenezer Martin

Mother Mary Bowen

Siblings Anne Martin, Capt John Martin Sr, Ebenezer Martin, James Martin, John Martin, Molley Martin, Rufus Martin, Samuel Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ebenezer Martin

Mary Bowen

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Edward Martin was born in 1754 in Massachusetts, USA, the child of ebenezer martin and mary bowen. Edward Martin passed away in 1836 in Massachusetts, USA.

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1754

Birth of Edward Martin in Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1836

Death of Edward Martin in Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Martin

This ancestor line traces from Horton, Cheshire, England (1387) to Massachusetts, USA (1754) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Martin (1754–1836) was born in Massachusetts, USA and died in Massachusetts, USA. 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 Edward 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 14 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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