John Martin (1777–1867) was born in Henry, Virginia, United States and died in Smith, Mississippi, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Pigg Martin 1777–1867

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1777 · Henry, Virginia, United States

Died 2 Jul 1867 · Smith, Mississippi, United States

Father Joseph Martin

Mother Elizabeth Betsy Ward

Siblings James Martin, Nancy Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Martin

Elizabeth Betsy Ward

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Children

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Biography

John Pigg Martin was born in 1777 in Henry, Virginia, United States, the child of joseph martin and elizabeth betsy ward. John Pigg Martin passed away in 1867 in Smith, Mississippi, United States.

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1777

Birth of John Pigg Martin in Henry, Virginia, United States

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1867

Death of John Pigg Martin in Smith, Mississippi, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Martin

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Henry, Virginia, United States (1777) across 11 generations.

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: John Martin (1777–1867) was born in Henry, Virginia, United States and died in Smith, Mississippi, United States. 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 11 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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