Who was Robert Martin?

Robert Martin (1679–1705) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Martin 1679–1705

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 9 Sep 1679 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Died 16 Sep 1705 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father John 1 8Th Great Grandfather Martin

Mother Joanna 1 8Th Great Grandmother Esten

Siblings Anne Hubbard Mcpherson Martin, Desire Martin, Ebenezer 1 Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Ephraim Martin, Francis Martin, Hannah Martin, Hannah Martin Martyn, Henry Martin, Jemima Martin, Joanna Martin, John Martin, Judith Martin, Katherine Martin, Manasseh Martin, Margery Mendenhall Martin, Melatiah Martin, Placeholder Martin, Richard Martin, Robert Martin, Rosanna Missy Martin, Stephen Mendenhall Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

John 1 8Th Great Grandfather Martin

Joanna 1 8Th Great Grandmother Esten

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1679, Robert Martin entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to john 1 8th great grandfather martin and joanna 1 8th great grandmother esten. Robert Martin passed away in 1705 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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1679

Birth of Robert Martin in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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1705

Death of Robert Martin in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Martin

This ancestor line traces from England (1470) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1679) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Martin (1679–1705) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.
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