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John Martin 1682–1759

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Martin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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, with linked records

Born 10 JUN 1682 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Died 3 NOV 1759 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Father John Martin
Mother Mercy Billington (1651–1718)
Spouse Sarah Wilmarth
Children Robert Martin
Siblings Desire Martin

Researchers connected through John Martin 1682–1759

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Biography

John Martin was born in 1682 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, the child of john martin and mercy billington. John Martin married sarah wilmarth, and had children including robert martin. John Martin passed away in 1759 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1682
Birth of John Martin in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Birth
1759
Death of John Martin in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Martin

This ancestor line traces from Spaulding, Lincolnshire, England (1580) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1682) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Martin (1682–1759) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. 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 John 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 4 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.

John Martin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Martin PTP
1682–1759
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Parents
John Martin PTP
1682–1759
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Mercy Billington PTP
1651–1718
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
John Martin PTP
1682–1759
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Mercy Billington PTP
1651–1718
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

John Martin's Descendants

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John Martin PTP 1682–1759