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Martin Stephens 1798–1864

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
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Martin Stephens in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 13 Jul 1798 · Pennsylvania, United States
Died 23 Jul 1864 · Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
Father John Henry Stephens
Siblings John Stephens

Researchers connected through Martin Stephens 1798–1864

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1798, Martin Stephens entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States, born to john henry stephens. Martin Stephens passed away in 1864 in Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States.

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Life Timeline

1798
Birth of Martin Stephens in Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1864
Death of Martin Stephens in Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martin Stephens

This ancestor line traces from Parish Lenton, Nottinghamshire, England (1566) to Pennsylvania, United States (1798) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martin Stephens (1798–1864) was born in Pennsylvania, United States and died in Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, 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 8 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 Stephens's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martin Stephens PTP
1798–1864
Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martin Stephens's Descendants

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Martin Stephens PTP 1798–1864