Who was Samuel Martin?

Samuel Martin (1781–1840) was born in Henry, Virginia, United States and died in Ft Gibson, Oklahoma, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Martin 1781–1840

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

Born 20 Oct 1781 · Henry, Virginia, United States

Died 17 Oct 1840 · Ft Gibson, Oklahoma, United States

Father Joseph Martin

Mother Sarah Sally Lucas

Siblings Alexander Martin, Brice Martin, Colonel William Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Fnu Martin, George Wythe Martin, James Martin, John Calvin Martin, John Martin, John Pigg Martin, Joseph Martin, Josephus Martin, Martha Martin, Mary Polly Martin, Nancy Martin, Nannie Martin, Olive Martin, Patrick Henry Martin, Rachel Sabra Martin, Sarah Martin, Sarah Nancy Martin, Susannah Martin, William Lucas Martin Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Martin

Sarah Sally Lucas

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Samuel Martin began in 1781 in Henry, Virginia, United States. Samuel Martin passed away in 1840 in Ft Gibson, Oklahoma, United States.

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Life Timeline

1781

Birth of Samuel Martin in Henry, Virginia, United States

Birth

1840

Death of Samuel Martin in Ft Gibson, Oklahoma, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Martin

This ancestor line traces from Porthaml, Augllsey, Wales, United Kingdom (1500) to Henry, Virginia, United States (1781) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Martin (1781–1840) was born in Henry, Virginia, United States and died in Ft Gibson, Oklahoma, United States. 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 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 11 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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