Who was Robert Martin?

Robert Martin (1683–1705) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Martin 1683–1705

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 09 Sep 1683 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America

Died 16 Sep 1705 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

Father John Martin Sr

Mother Mercy Martin

Siblings Desire Martin, Francis Martin, John Martin Ii

Records

Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Martin Sr

Mercy Martin

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Martin began in 1683 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America. Robert Martin passed away in 1705 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1683

Birth of Robert Martin in Rehoboth, Bristol, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America

Birth

1705

Death of Robert Martin in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Martin

This ancestor line traces from Shropshire, England (1286) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonies (1683) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Martin (1683–1705) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 4 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, 4 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 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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