Who was James Martin?

James Martin (1798–1885) was born in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA and died in Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 15 generations of this lineage.

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James Martin 1798–1885

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 21 Jan 1798 · Lincoln, North Carolina, USA

Died 20 Feb 1885 · Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA

Father William Martin

Mother Mary Jane Hutchinson

Siblings Abram Martin, Absolon Martin, Andrew Martin, Cathrine Martin, Isaac Martin, Lewis Martin, Mary Sarah Martin, Matthew William Martin, Nancy Martin, Rebecca Martin, Sarah Martin, Thomas Wilson Martin, Valentine Martin, William Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Martin

Mary Jane Hutchinson

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

James Martin was born in 1798 in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA, the child of william martin and mary jane hutchinson. James Martin passed away in 1885 in Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA.

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1798

Birth of James Martin in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA

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1885

Death of James Martin in Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Martin

This ancestor line traces from Horton, Cheshire, England (1387) to Lincoln, North Carolina, United States (1798) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Martin (1798–1885) was born in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA and died in Chickasaw, Mississippi, 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 James 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 15 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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