John Martin (1754–1823) was born in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States and died in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Calvin "Jack"General Joseph Captain Lieutenant "Rock House" Martin 1754–1823

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Jun 1754 · Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Died 5 Apr 1823 · Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States

Father Col Joseph Lynch Martin Sr

Mother Susannah Page Chiles Childs

Spouse Susannah Rebecca Onodutu Emory

Children Neal Story Martin

Siblings Baby Boy Martin, Capt John Jack Calvin Martin Sr, Colonel John Jack Martin, Ellinor Tinsley Martin, George Martin, Isaac Martin, John Martin, John Tinsley Martin, Joseph Lynch Martin Jr, Joseph Martin, Major Brice Martin, Martha Martin, Mary Polly Martin Hammock Lewis, Mary Martin, Nancy Ann Martin Coplin Isbell Davidson Perry, Nancy Martin, Olive Martin Edwards, Rachel Tinsley Martin, Reverend William Peters Martin, Sarah Ann Martin Burrus, Sarah Tinsley Martin Hammock Carter, Susannah Patience Martin, Susannah Patience Martin Woody, Thomas W Martin, William Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Col Joseph Lynch Martin Sr

Susannah Page Chiles Childs

Spouse(s)

Susannah Rebecca Onodutu Emory

Children

Neal Story Martin

Biography

In 1754, John Calvin "Jack"General Joseph Captain Lieutenant "Rock House" Martin entered the world in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States, born to col joseph lynch martin sr and susannah page chiles childs. John Calvin "Jack"General Joseph Captain Lieutenant "Rock House" Martin married susannah rebecca onodutu emory, and had children including neal story martin. John Calvin "Jack"General Joseph Captain Lieutenant "Rock House" Martin passed away in 1823 in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1754

Birth of John Calvin "Jack"General Joseph Captain Lieutenant "Rock House" Martin in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Birth

1780

John Calvin "Jack"General Joseph Captain Lieutenant "Rock House" Martin was married in Cherokee Nation, TN

Marriage

1784

John Calvin "Jack"General Joseph Captain Lieutenant "Rock House" Martin was married in, Surry, North Carolina, USA

Marriage

1823

Death of John Calvin "Jack"General Joseph Captain Lieutenant "Rock House" Martin in Rock House, Strokes county, North Carolina, United States

Death

1823

Death of John Calvin "Jack"General Joseph Captain Lieutenant "Rock House" Martin in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Martin

This ancestor line traces from St Mary Redcliff Parish, Somerset, England (1630) to Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States (1754) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Martin (1754–1823) was born in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States and died in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States. 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 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.
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