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Joseph C. Martin 1811–1864

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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 22 Feb 1811 · Rockingham, North Carolina

Died 10 Jan 1864 · Ayersville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Father Andrew Jackson Martin

Mother Mazzie Mariah Richardson

Siblings Andrew C Martin, Charity Ann Martin, Charlotte Elizabeth Martin Thornton, Harriett T Martin Joyce, Mary Jane Martin, Mazzie Mariah Martin Joyce, Nicholas Martin, Richard Flaxeydick Martin, Samuel Thomas Squire Sam Martin, Sarah C Martin

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North Carolina, Marriage Index U.S., Find a Grave Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Jackson Martin

Mazzie Mariah Richardson

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1811, Joseph C. Martin entered the world in Rockingham, North Carolina, born to andrew jackson martin and mazzie mariah richardson. Joseph C. Martin passed away in 1864 in Ayersville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1811

Birth of Joseph C. Martin in Rockingham, North Carolina

Birth

1864

Death of Joseph C. Martin in Ayersville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Martin

This ancestor line traces from Prince William, Virginia, United States (1715) to Rockingham, North Carolina (1811) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Martin (1811–1864) was born in Rockingham, North Carolina and died in Ayersville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA. 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 Joseph 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.
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