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William Gilliam Martin 1809–1842

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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 11 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

Born 26 Aug 1809 · Flat Rock, Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Died 08 Sep 1842 · Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Father John Jack Rock House X Martin Col Lt Then Capt Then Col Rev War Member Of House Of Commons French And Indian War
Mother Nancy Ann Shipp Martin
Siblings Elizabeth Catherine Martin Taylor, George Madison Martin, James Taylor Martin, John Martin, Joseph H Martin, Mary Coleman Martin Bynum, Samuel Martin, Thomas Martin, Virginia Martin

Researchers connected through William Martin 1809–1842

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Biography

The story of William Gilliam Martin began in 1809 in Flat Rock, Stokes, North Carolina, United States. William Gilliam Martin passed away in 1842 in Stokes, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1809
Birth of William Gilliam Martin in Flat Rock, Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1842
Death of William Gilliam Martin in Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Martin

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Flat Rock, Stokes, North Carolina, United States (1809) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Martin (1809–1842) was born in Flat Rock, Stokes, North Carolina, United States and died in 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 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.
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

Self
William Gilliam Martin PTP
1809–1842
Flat Rock, Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Martin's Descendants

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William Gilliam Martin PTP 1809–1842