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Martin Salisbury 1708–1779

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Martin Salisbury in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 Jul 1708 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Sep 1779 · Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Father Samuel SALISBURY (1698–1779)
Mother Jemima Martin (1717–1781)
Spouse Mary Pierce
Children Jobe Salisbury, Martin Salisbury, Mary Salisbury, Meil Salisbury, Mial Salisbury, Nathan Salisbury, Peleg Salisbury, Phebe Salisbury, Rebecca Salisbury, Sybil Salisbury
Siblings Aaron Salisbury, Caleb Salisbury, Ebenezer Salisbury, Jemima Esten Salisbury, Joanna Salisbury, Joseph Salisbury, Mary Salisbury, Nathan Salisbury, Samuel Salisbury

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Biography

Martin Salisbury was born in 1708 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of samuel salisbury and jemima martin. Martin Salisbury married mary pierce, and had children including jobe salisbury, martin salisbury, mary salisbury, meil salisbury, mial salisbury, nathan salisbury, peleg salisbury, phebe salisbury, rebecca salisbury, sybil salisbury. Martin Salisbury passed away in 1779 in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  5. 5
    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1708
Birth of Martin Salisbury in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1779
Death of Martin Salisbury in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martin Salisbury

This ancestor line traces from England (1470) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, US (1708) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martin Salisbury (1708–1779) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 (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 9 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 Salisbury's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martin Salisbury PTP
1708–1779
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel SALISBURY PTP
1698–1779
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Jemima Martin PTP
1717–1781
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Salisbury PTP
1666–1757
Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Martin Salisbury's Descendants

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Martin Salisbury PTP 1708–1779