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Martin Elam 1635–1695

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Martin Elam in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 Apr 1635 · West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Died 12 Nov 1695 · Burmuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Spouse Ann Elam
Children Mary Elizabeth Elam

Researchers connected through Martin Elam 1635–1695

and 2 more tree owners connected with Martin Elam 1635–1695

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Ann Elam

Biography

The story of Martin Elam began in 1635 in West Riding, Yorkshire, England. Martin Elam married ann elam, and had children including mary elizabeth elam. Martin Elam passed away in 1695 in Burmuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1635
Birth of Martin Elam in West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1695
Death of Martin Elam in Burmuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martin Elam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martin Elam (1635–1695) was born in West Riding, Yorkshire, England and died in Burmuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia, United States. 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 Martin 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 1 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.

Related Records

Martin Elam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martin Elam PTP
1635–1695
West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Martin Elam's Descendants

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Martin Elam PTP 1635–1695