Martin Jr (1929–1968) was born in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA and died in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martin Luther King Jr 1929–1968

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jan 1929 · Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

Died 04 Apr 1968 · Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

Father Martin Marvin Luther King Sr

Mother Alberta Christine King

Spouse Coretta Scott

Siblings Alfred D King, Willie Christine King

Records

1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census New York State, Passenger and … U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, … Biography & Genealogy Master Index … Lucas County, Ohio, Blade Obituary … Alabama, Surname Files Expanded Ontario, Canada, the Ottawa Journal … Alabama, Marriage Index Web: Greenville County, South Carolina, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Marvin Luther King Sr

Alberta Christine King

Spouse(s)

Coretta Scott

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1929, Martin Luther King Jr entered the world in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA, born to martin marvin luther king sr and alberta christine king. In 1930, Martin Luther King Jr resided in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA. In 1935, Martin Luther King Jr resided in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA. Martin Luther King Jr married coretta scott. Martin Luther King Jr passed away in 1968 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA.

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Immigration New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917-1967
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Burial Records U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Newspaper Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
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Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
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Newspaper/Obituary Lucas County, Ohio, Blade Obituary Index
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Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded
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Birth Records Ontario, Canada, the Ottawa Journal (Birth, Marriage and Death Notices)
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Marriage Records Alabama, Marriage Index
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Record Web: Greenville County, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1901-1975

Life Timeline

1929

Birth of Martin Luther King Jr in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

Birth

1930

Martin Luther King Jr resided here in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

Residence

1935

Martin Luther King Jr resided here in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

Residence

1940

Martin Luther King Jr resided here in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

Residence

1953

Martin Luther King Jr was married in Perry County, Alabama, USA

Marriage

1957

Martin Luther King Jr resided here in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Residence

1968

Death of Martin Luther King Jr in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martin Jr

This ancestor line traces from Calne, Wiltshire, England (1580) to Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America (1929) across 6 generations.

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: Martin Jr (1929–1968) was born in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA and died in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, 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 (A) 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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