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John Martin 1698–1747

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Martin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 2 independent trees

Born 10 Oct 1698 · St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Died 20 Jul 1747 · St George Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA
Father John Martin
Mother Mary Johnson (1727–1808)
Spouse Ann Farish
Children Ambrose Martin, Ann Martin, Bridget Martin, Christiana Martin, Henry Martin, Isacc Martin, John Martin, Lucy Martin, Mary Martin, William Martin
Siblings Anne Martin, Barbara Martin, Benjamin Martin, Daniel Melatiah Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Hannah Martin, Henry Martin, Hezekiah Martin, Joanna Martin, Mary Martin, Sarah Martin

Researchers connected through John Martin 1698–1747

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Biography

In 1698, John Martin entered the world in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA, born to john martin and mary johnson. John Martin married ann farish, and had children including ambrose martin, ann martin, bridget martin, christiana martin, henry martin, isacc martin, john martin, lucy martin, mary martin, william martin. John Martin passed away in 1747 in St George Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of John Martin in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Birth
1747
Death of John Martin in St George Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Martin

This ancestor line traces from Horton, Cheshire, England (1387) to St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA (1698) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Martin (1698–1747) was born in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA and died in St George Parish, Stafford, Virginia, 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 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 13 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
1698–1747
St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Johnson PTP
1727–1808
Thompson, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Martin's Descendants

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JM
John Martin PTP 1698–1747
  1. 1. Ann Martin PTP 1678–1759
  2. 2. William Martin PTP 1715–1791