Who was William Martin?

William Martin (1723–1823) was born in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA and died in Snow Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Martin 1723–1823

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

Born 04 Feb 1723 · Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA

Died 5 Apr 1823 · Snow Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, United States

Father Col Joseph Lynch Martin Sr

Mother Susannah Page Chiles Childs

Siblings Baby Boy Martin, Capt John Jack Calvin Martin Sr, Colonel John Jack Martin, Ellinor Tinsley Martin, George Martin, Isaac Martin, John Calvin Jack General Joseph Captain Lieutenant Rock House Martin, John Martin, John Tinsley Martin, Joseph Lynch Martin Jr, Joseph Martin, Major Brice Martin, Martha Martin, Mary Polly Martin Hammock Lewis, Mary Martin, Nancy Ann Martin Coplin Isbell Davidson Perry, Nancy Martin, Olive Martin Edwards, Rachel Tinsley Martin, Reverend William Peters Martin, Sarah Ann Martin Burrus, Sarah Tinsley Martin Hammock Carter, Susannah Patience Martin, Susannah Patience Martin Woody, Thomas W Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Col Joseph Lynch Martin Sr

Susannah Page Chiles Childs

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Martin began in 1723 in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA. William Martin passed away in 1823 in Snow Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, United States.

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1723

Birth of William Martin in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA

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1823

Death of William Martin in Snow Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Martin

This ancestor line traces from St Mary Redcliff Parish, Somerset, England (1630) to Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA (1723) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Martin (1723–1823) was born in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA and died in Snow Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, 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 William 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 4 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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