Who was Richard(OK++) Martin?

Richard(OK++) Martin (1840–1917) was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA and died in Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard(OK++) in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

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Richard(OK++) Hamilton Martin 1840–1917

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Apr 1840 · Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA

Died 6 Jun 1917 · Lincoln County, Missouri, USA

Father Lewis Graves Martin Capt

Mother Balinda America Rucker

Siblings America E Martin, George W A Martin, George W Martin, John James Martin, Joyce Ann Martin, Patrick Rucker Martin, Thomas Gideon Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Graves Martin Capt

Balinda America Rucker

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Richard(OK++) Hamilton Martin was born in 1840 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA, the child of lewis graves martin capt and balinda america rucker. Richard(OK++) Hamilton Martin passed away in 1917 in Lincoln County, Missouri, USA.

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Life Timeline

1840

Birth of Richard(OK++) Hamilton Martin in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA

Birth

1917

Death of Richard(OK++) Hamilton Martin in Lincoln County, Missouri, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard(OK++) Martin

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA (1840) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard(OK++) Martin (1840–1917) was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA and died in Lincoln County, Missouri, 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 Richard(OK++) 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 12 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.
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