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Martin Decatur Metcalf 1823–1869

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martin Metcalf in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 21 Apr 1823 · Lisle, Broome, New York, USA
Died 8 Dec 1869 · Atchison, Nodaway, Missouri, United States
Father Isaac Metcalf (1785–1867)
Mother Joanna Baker
Children Ruby Jane Metcalf
Siblings Amanda V Metcalf, Charles Metcalf, Grace Metcalf, Maria C Metcalf, Marvin B Metcalf, Mendal Metcalf, Miles J Metcalf, Miles Jackson Metcalf, Minerva Lucilla Metcalf, Morris Pratt Metcalf, Moses Hammond Metcalf, Ruby Metcalf

Researchers connected through Martin Metcalf 1823–1869

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Martin Decatur Metcalf was born in 1823 in Lisle, Broome, New York, USA, the child of isaac hammond metcalf and joanna baker. Martin Decatur Metcalf had children including ruby jane metcalf. Martin Decatur Metcalf passed away in 1869 in Atchison, Nodaway, Missouri, United States.

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Life Timeline

1823
Birth of Martin Decatur Metcalf in Lisle, Broome, New York, USA
Birth
1869
Death of Martin Decatur Metcalf in Atchison, Nodaway, Missouri, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martin Metcalf

This ancestor line traces from New London, New London, Connecticut, 13 Colonies (1654) to Lisle, Broome, New York, USA (1823) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martin Metcalf (1823–1869) was born in Lisle, Broome, New York, USA and died in Atchison, Nodaway, Missouri, 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 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.
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.

Martin Metcalf's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martin Decatur Metcalf PTP
1823–1869
Lisle, Broome, New York, USA
Parents
Isaac Hammond Metcalf PTP
1785–1867
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Jedidah Lacey PTP
1762–1844
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Martin Metcalf's Descendants

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Martin Decatur Metcalf PTP 1823–1869