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William Aubrey Martin 1927–1972

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Martin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Nov 1927 · Colfax, LA
Died 26 Dec 1972 · Houston, TX
Spouse Doris Dyess
Children Patti J Martin
Records
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Texas, U.S., Death Certificates Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage … Louisiana Draft Cards - Findmypast Social Security Death Index - …
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Doris Dyess

Biography

In 1927, William Aubrey Martin entered the world in Colfax, LA. William Aubrey Martin married doris dyess, and had children including patti j martin. William Aubrey Martin passed away in 1972 in Houston, TX.

Sources

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    Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  4. 4
    Death Records Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records

  6. 6
    Record Louisiana Draft Cards - Findmypast

  7. 7
    Record Social Security Death Index - Findmypast

Life Timeline

1927
Birth of William Aubrey Martin
Birth
1927
Birth of William Aubrey Martin in Colfax, LA
Birth
1927
Birth of William Aubrey Martin
Birth
1927
Birth of William Aubrey Martin in Colfax, LA
Birth
1972
Death of William Aubrey Martin in Louisiana, United States
Death
1972
Death of William Aubrey Martin in Houston, TX
Death
1972
Death of William Aubrey Martin in Houston, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Martin (1927–1972) was born in Colfax, LA and died in Houston, TX. 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 (A) 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

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William Martin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Aubrey Martin PTP
1927–1972
Colfax, LA
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William Martin's Descendants

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William Aubrey Martin PTP 1927–1972