John Martin (1836–1896) was born in Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA and died in Rexburg, Madison, Idaho, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John William Martin 1836–1896

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

Born 17 Jan 1836 · Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA

Died 11 Jun 1896 · Rexburg, Madison, Idaho, USA

Father Thomas Martin

Mother Martha Prudence Thompson

Siblings Adam Thompson Martin, Christopher Columbus Martin, Jane Martin, Louisa Francis Martin, Martha Martin, Mary Martin, Matildie Martin, Nannie Payne Martin, Rachel Thomas Martin, Sarah Jane Martin, Thomas J Martin

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Immediate Family

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Thomas Martin

Martha Prudence Thompson

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Biography

In 1836, John William Martin entered the world in Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA, born to thomas martin and martha prudence thompson. John William Martin passed away in 1896 in Rexburg, Madison, Idaho, USA.

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Birth of John William Martin in Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA

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1896

Death of John William Martin in Rexburg, Madison, Idaho, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Martin

This ancestor line traces from Easington, Yorkshire, , England (1460) to Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA (1836) across 13 generations.

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: John Martin (1836–1896) was born in Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA and died in Rexburg, Madison, Idaho, 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.
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