Who was Samuel Martin?

Samuel Martin (1781–1840) was born in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States and died in Indian, Penobscot, Maine, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Samuel Martin 1781–1840

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 Oct 1781 · Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States

Died 17 Oct 1840 · Indian, Penobscot, Maine, United States

Father Joseph Lynch Martin Jr

Mother Elizabeth Martin

Siblings Alexander Martin, Alexandra Ally Martin, Alphedus Martin Hughes, Brice J Martin M Malinda Perkins Capt War Of 1812, Capt John Jack Martin, Caroline Watkins, Colonel William Martin, Elizabeth Martin, George Martin M Anne Wickiego Old, George Wythe Martin, James C Martin, James Martin, James William Running Feather Martin, Jeanne Martin Chiles, Jemima Martin Chiles, Jesse Martin M Ann Armistead, John Calvin Martin, John Lynch Martin, Jonah Martin, Joseph Martin, Larkin Martin Chiles, Lewis Graves Martin, Lindsley D Martin, Marcella S Martin, Martha Mary Martin Hammack, Martha Martin, Martha Martin Cleveland, Martha Mary Polly Martin, Mary Martin, Mary Polly Martin, Moses Martin, Nannie Nancy Nanye Hi Martin, Olive Martin, Patrick Henry Martin, Rachel Sabra Martin, Reverend John Pigg Martin, Samuel Armstead Martin, Samuel Martin Chalakatha Kishpoko Black Cherokee Metis, Sarah Nancy Sallie Martin Best Richardson Hughes, Sarah Nancy Martin Hughes, Sarah Sallie Martin, Susannah Martin M Benjamin Hancock, Thomas W Martin, Wmc Mary Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Lynch Martin Jr

Elizabeth Martin

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Children

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Biography

The story of Samuel Martin began in 1781 in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States. Samuel Martin passed away in 1840 in Indian, Penobscot, Maine, United States.

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1781

Birth of Samuel Martin in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States

Birth

1840

Death of Samuel Martin in Indian, Penobscot, Maine, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Martin

This ancestor line traces from St Mary Redcliff Parish, Somerset, England (1630) to Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States (1781) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Martin (1781–1840) was born in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, United States and died in Indian, Penobscot, Maine, United States. 3 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, 3 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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