Who was Samuel Martin?

Samuel Martin (1645–1696) was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts and died in Andover. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Martin 1645–1696

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 APR 1645 · Gloucester, Massachusetts

Died 16 Nov 1696 · Andover

Father Solomon Martin

Mother Mary Pinder

Spouse Abigail Norton

Children Abigail Martin, Mary Martin

Siblings Mary Martin

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … New England, the Great Migration … The New England Historical & … Massachusetts Marriages Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections Massachusetts, Town Death Records Massachusetts Town Marriage Records

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Biography

The story of Samuel Martin began in 1645 in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Samuel Martin married abigail norton, and had children including abigail martin, mary martin. Samuel Martin passed away in 1696 in Andover.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Town Marriage Records

Life Timeline

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Birth of Samuel Martin in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1645

Birth of Samuel Martin in Gloucester

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1645

Birth of Samuel Martin in Gloucester, Massachusetts

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1696

Death of Samuel Martin in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1696

Death of Samuel Martin in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Martin

This ancestor line traces from Colby, England (1578) to Gloucester, Massachusetts (1645) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Martin (1645–1696) was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts and died in Andover. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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.
: 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.