William Martin 1806–1859
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Martin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Martin 1806–1859
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1806, William Martin entered the world in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States, born to thomas martin and drucilla vawter. William Martin passed away in 1859 in Weakley, Tennessee, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Martin
This ancestor line traces from Walton, Northamptonshire, England (1400) to Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States (1806) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Martin (1806–1859) was born in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States and died in Weakley, Tennessee, 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 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.
- 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.
William Martin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record