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Joan (Jean) Ann Adam (Adames) 1544–1581

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Joan (Adames) 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 3 Apr 1544 · Lydd, Kent, England
Died 04 Nov 1581 · Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England
Father William Henry Martin
Mother Alice Elizabeth Baker
Spouse James William Marten Martin Martine
Children Lady Martin
Siblings James William Marten Martin Martine

Researchers connected through Joan (Adames) 1544–1581

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joan (Adames) 1544–1581

Biography

In 1544, Joan (Jean) Ann Adam (Adames) entered the world in Lydd, Kent, England, born to william henry martin and alice elizabeth baker. Joan (Jean) Ann Adam (Adames) married james william marten martin martine, and had children including lady rachel martin. Joan (Jean) Ann Adam (Adames) passed away in 1581 in Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England.

Sources

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1544
Birth of Joan (Jean) Ann Adam (Adames) in Lydd, Kent, England
Birth
1581
Death of Joan (Jean) Ann Adam (Adames) in Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joan (Adames)

This ancestor line traces from Barton St David, Somerset, England, England (1502) to Lydd, Kent, England (1544) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joan (Adames) (1544–1581) was born in Lydd, Kent, England and died in Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England. 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 Joan 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Joan (Adames)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joan (Jean) Ann Adam (Adames) PTP
1544–1581
Lydd, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joan (Adames)'s Descendants

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Joan (Jean) Ann Adam (Adames) PTP 1544–1581
  1. 1. Lady Rachel Martin PTP 1565–1647