Who was Melatiah Martin?

Melatiah Martin (1673–1761) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Melatiah Martin 1673–1761

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 30 Apr 1673 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Died 30 Jan 1761 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Martin

Mother Mary Elizabeth Johnson

Siblings Ann Martin, Benjamin Martin, Ebenezer Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Elizabeth Spearman, Ephraim Martin, Henry H Martin, Jemima Martin, Joanna Martin, John Martin, Judith Martin, Manasseh Martin, Mary Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Martin

Mary Elizabeth Johnson

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Children

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Biography

In 1673, Melatiah Martin entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to john martin and mary elizabeth johnson. Melatiah Martin passed away in 1761 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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1673

Birth of Melatiah Martin in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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1761

Death of Melatiah Martin in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Melatiah Martin

This ancestor line traces from Biddenden, Kent, England (1607) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1673) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Melatiah Martin (1673–1761) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Melatiah 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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