Who was William Martin?

William Martin (1828–1866) was born in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, United States and died in Smith, Tennessee, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Alexander Martin 1828–1866

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 17 May 1828 · Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, United States

Died 7 Sep 1866 · Smith, Tennessee, United States

Father Jesse Martin

Mother Cecilia Reid

Siblings Calvin Luther Martin, Clarissa Harvey Martin, Jesse Graves Martin, John Reid Martin, Joseph Bonaparte Martin, Nicholas Gibbs Martin, Patrick Henry Martin, Theodore A Martin, Washington Lafayette Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Martin

Cecilia Reid

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

William Alexander Martin was born in 1828 in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, United States, the child of jesse martin and cecilia reid. William Alexander Martin passed away in 1866 in Smith, Tennessee, United States.

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1828

Birth of William Alexander Martin in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, United States

Birth

1866

Death of William Alexander Martin in Smith, Tennessee, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Martin

This ancestor line traces from Porthaml, Augllsey, Wales, United Kingdom (1500) to Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, United States (1828) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Martin (1828–1866) was born in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, United States and died in Smith, Tennessee, 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 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.
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