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Martin Black Poling 1788–1874

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

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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Martin Poling in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 22 Nov 1788 · Allegany, Maryland, United States
Died 10 Feb 1874 · Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Father Roger Poling
Mother Margaret Black
Siblings Benjamin Poling, Margaret Peggy Black Poling, Mary Black Poling, Samuel R Poling, Sarah Poling, William Black Poling

Researchers connected through Martin Poling 1788–1874

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martin Black Poling began in 1788 in Allegany, Maryland, United States. Martin Black Poling passed away in 1874 in Barbour, West Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1788
Birth of Martin Black Poling in Allegany, Maryland, United States
Birth
1874
Death of Martin Black Poling in Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martin Poling

This ancestor line traces from New Jersey/Randolph, Virginia (1770) to Allegany, Maryland, USA (1788) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martin Poling (1788–1874) was born in Allegany, Maryland, United States and died in Barbour, West Virginia, USA. 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 2 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 Poling's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martin Black Poling PTP
1788–1874
Allegany, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martin Poling's Descendants

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Martin Black Poling PTP 1788–1874