Who was Josephus Martin???

Josephus Martin?? (1785–1859) was born in Smiths River and died in Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Josephus Martin?? 1785–1859

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

Born 22 Sep 1785 · Smiths River

Died 03 Nov 1859 · Virginia, United States

Father Joseph Martin

Mother Sarah Sally Lucas

Siblings Alexander Martin, Brice Martin, Colonel William Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Fnu Martin, George Wythe Martin, James Martin, John Calvin Martin, John Martin, John Pigg Martin, Joseph Martin, Martha Martin, Mary Polly Martin, Nancy Martin, Nannie Martin, Olive Martin, Patrick Henry Martin, Rachel Sabra Martin, Samuel Martin, Sarah Martin, Sarah Nancy Martin, Susannah Martin, William Lucas Martin Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Martin

Sarah Sally Lucas

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Children

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Biography

Josephus Martin?? was born in 1785 in Smiths River, the child of joseph martin and sarah sally lucas. Josephus Martin?? passed away in 1859 in Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1785

Birth of Josephus Martin?? in Smiths River

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1859

Death of Josephus Martin?? in Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Josephus Martin??

This ancestor line traces from Porthaml, Augllsey, Wales, United Kingdom (1500) to Albermarle County, Virginia, USA (1740) across 10 generations.

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: Josephus Martin?? (1785–1859) was born in Smiths River and died in 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 Josephus 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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