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Matilda Jane Martin 1845–1909

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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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Matilda Martin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 18 May 1845 · Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
Died 2 Mar 1909 · Pennicole, Madison, Arkansas, United States
Father Jesse Martin (1818–1899)
Mother Matilda Jane Bryant
Siblings Clarissa Kittie Martin, George Thomas Martin, Jesse Reid Martin, John Calvin Martin, Joseph Bryant Martin, Lovisa T Martin, Patrick Lafayette Pat Martin, Stephen J Martin, William Alexander Bunk Martin

Researchers connected through Matilda Martin 1845–1909

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1845, Matilda Jane Martin entered the world in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States, born to jesse graves martin and matilda jane bryant. Matilda Jane Martin passed away in 1909 in Pennicole, Madison, Arkansas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1845
Birth of Matilda Jane Martin in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1909
Death of Matilda Jane Martin in Pennicole, Madison, Arkansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matilda Martin

This ancestor line traces from Porthaml, Augllsey, Wales, United Kingdom (1500) to Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States (1845) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matilda Martin (1845–1909) was born in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States and died in Pennicole, Madison, Arkansas, 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 Matilda 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Matilda Martin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matilda Jane Martin PTP
1845–1909
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Jesse Graves Martin PTP
1818–1899
Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Matilda Martin's Descendants

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Matilda Jane Martin PTP 1845–1909