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John Mark Martin 1839–1927

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Martin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 15 DEC 1839 · Winston County, Mississippi, USA
Died 21 FEB 1927 · Calhoun Co., Alabama
Father Robert Martin (1800–1879)
Mother Jane Elizabeth Cowan
Siblings Amanda Martin, Elizabeth Jane Ignite, Elizabeth Martin, Emily Martin, James Martin, Lilley Ann Martin, Louisiana Martin, Pleasant Linder Martin, Rhadamanthus M Martin, Robert M Martin, Robert Martin, Samuel A Sam Martin, Ulysses Ulis L Martin, William Martin

Researchers connected through John Martin 1839–1927

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Martin 1839–1927

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Mark Martin began in 1839 in Winston County, Mississippi, USA. John Mark Martin passed away in 1927 in Calhoun Co., Alabama.

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Life Timeline

1839
Birth of John Mark Martin in Winston County, Mississippi, USA
Birth
1927
Death of John Mark Martin in Calhoun Co., Alabama
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Martin

This ancestor line traces from St Mary Redcliff Parish, Somerset, England (1630) to Winston County, Mississippi, USA (1839) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Martin (1839–1927) was born in Winston County, Mississippi, USA and died in Calhoun Co., Alabama. 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 7 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 Mark Martin PTP
1839–1927
Winston County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Robert Alexander Martin PTP
1800–1879
Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Martin's Descendants

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John Mark Martin PTP 1839–1927