Lady Martin (1565–1647) was born in Lydd, Kent, England and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lady Rachel Martin 1565–1647

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 17 Jun 1565 · Lydd, Kent, England

Died 30 Jun 1647 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father James William Marten Martin Martine

Mother Joan (Adames) (1544–1581)

Spouse John Bigge

Children Thankful Briggs Bigge

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Parents

James William Marten Martin Martine

Joan (Adames)

1544–1581

Spouse(s)

John Bigge

Children

Thankful Briggs Bigge

Biography

The story of Lady Rachel Martin began in 1565 in Lydd, Kent, England. Lady Rachel Martin married john bigge, and had children including thankful briggs bigge. Lady Rachel Martin passed away in 1647 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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1565

Birth of Lady Rachel Martin in Lydd, Kent, England

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1647

Death of Lady Rachel Martin in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Martin

This ancestor line traces from Shropshire, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom (1466) to Lydd, Kent, England (1565) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lady Martin (1565–1647) was born in Lydd, Kent, England and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Lady 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 5 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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