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Martin Root 1753–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 FEB 1753

Birth Location: Westfield Hampden, MA

Death Date: 9 Aug 1822

Death Location: Buchanan, Harrison, West Virginia, USA

Father: Martin Sr.

Mother: Eunice Lamb

Spouse(s): Lois Smith, Ruth Noble

Children(s): Edmund Root, Linus Root, Noble Root, Martin Root, Eunice Root, Charles Root, Ruth Root, Charlotte Root

In 1753, Martin Root entered the world in Westfield Hampden, MA, born to Martin Root Sr And Eunice Lamb. In 1790, Martin Root resided in Westfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. In 1800, Martin Root resided in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Martin Root married Lois Ann Smith, Ruth Noble, and had children including Charles Root, Charlotte Root, Edmund Root, Eunice Root, Linus Root, Martin Root, Noble Root, Ruth Root. Martin Root passed away in 1822 in Buchanan, Harrison, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1753, Martin Root entered the world in Westfield Hampden, MA, born to Martin Root Sr And Eunice Lamb.
  • In 1790, Martin Root resided in Westfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1800, Martin Root resided in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts.
  • Martin Root married Lois Ann Smith, Ruth Noble, and had children including Charles Root, Charlotte Root, Edmund Root, Eunice Root, Linus Root, Martin Root, Noble Root, Ruth Root.
  • Martin Root passed away in 1822 in Buchanan, Harrison, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Sr.
1721–1788
Birth Location: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
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Eunice Lamb
1722–1794
Birth Location: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lois Smith
1770–1822
Birth Location: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
LS
Ruth Noble
1756–1790
Birth Location: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
RN

Children(s)

Edmund Root
1793–1828
Birth Location: Montgomery, Massachusetts
ER
Linus Root
1795–1848
Birth Location: Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts
LR
Noble Root
1780–1831
Birth Location: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
NR
Martin Root
1781–1838
Birth Location: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
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Eunice Root
1790–1822
Birth Location: Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
ER
Charles Root
1789–1847
Birth Location: Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
CR
Ruth Root
1784–1862
Birth Location: Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
RR
Charlotte Root
1786–1863
Birth Location: Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
CR

Martin Root's Ancestors

Self
Martin Root
1753–1822
Birth Place: Westfield Hampden, MA
Parents
Martin Root Sr.
1721–1788
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Eunice Lamb
1722–1794
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Root
1675–1756
Westfield, Hampden, MA, USA
Mary Gunn
1685–1746
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Samuel Lamb
1693–1769
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Martha Stebbins
1697–1738
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Root
1648–1741
MARY ASHLEY
1644–1701
John Gunn
1647–1726
Mary Williams
1653–1711
Samuel Lamb
1663–1729
Rebecca Bird
1670–1740
Joseph Stebbins
1652–1728
Sarah Dorchester
1653–1746
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John II
1608–1684
Mary Kilbourne
1619–1697
Robert ASHLEY
1620–1682
Mary Eddy
1625–1683
Thomas Gunn
1605–1681
Elizabeth Brown
1614–1678
John Williams
1618–1712
Mary Buckley
1621–1681
John Lamb
1628–1690
Joanna Chapin
1631–1683
James Bird
1631–1708
Lydia Steele
1636–1718
Thomas Stebbins
1599–1668
Hannah Wright
1626–1660
Anthony Dorchester
1619–1683
Martha Chapman
1616–1662

Martin Root's Descendants

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Martin Root (20 FEB 1753–9 Aug 1822) m. Lois (Ann) Smith (08 Nov 1770–1822) m. Ruth Noble (1 Jul 1756–16 Nov 1790)
  1. 1. Edmund Root 1793–1828 m. Eve (Elizabeth) Rinehart 1793–1882
    1. 1. George (R.) Root 1822–1909 m. Susannah Rinehart 1829–1864 m. Emily (Leann) Miller 1834–1922
      1. 1. David (Edmond) Root 1847–1934 m. Margaret (Blair) Close 1854–1923
        1. 1. George (E) Root 1874–1953 m. Bessie (Pearl) Cosner 1894–1981 m. Margaret (G) Hebb 1881–1910
        2. 2. John Root 1872–
        3. 3. Agnes Root 1876–1961
        4. 4. Duncan Root 1878–
        5. 5. David (C) Root 1882–
        6. 6. Thomas (Bosley) Root 1888–
        7. 7. Charles (Milton) Root 1889–1947
        8. 8. Julius (H) Root 1894–1940
        9. 9. Edna (Pearl) Root 1898–
        10. 10. William Root 1879–1961
        11. 11. Mary (Susan) Root 1892–
      2. 2. Jonathan Root 1847–1916
      3. 3. Laura (Ellen) Root 1858–1914
      4. 4. Martha Root 1850–
      5. 5. Caroline (O) Root 1857–1881
      6. 6. Mina (C) Seets 1856–
    2. 2. Mary (Jane) Root 1826–1880
  2. 2. Linus Root 1795–1848
  3. 3. Noble Root 1780–1831
  4. 4. Martin Root 1781–1838
  5. 5. Eunice Root 1790–1822
  6. 6. Charles Root 1789–1847
  7. 7. Ruth Root 1784–1862
  8. 8. Charlotte Root 1786–1863

Martin Root's Timeline

6 Records

1753
20 FEB 1753
Birth of Martin Root in Westfield Hampden, MA
Westfield Hampden, MA
1790
1790
Age 37
Martin Root resided here in Westfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Westfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 47
Martin Root resided here in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts
1810
1810
Age 57
Martin Root resided here in Montgomery, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Montgomery, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1820
1820
Age 67
Martin Root resided here in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1822
9 Aug 1822
Age 69
Death of Martin Root in Buchanan, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Buchanan, Harrison, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 FEB 1753
    Event Place: Westfield Hampden, MA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1753; Birth city: Westfield; Birth state: MA
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A branch of the Root family
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 112 : 1914
    [8] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Family of Thomas Noble, of Westfied, Massachusetts : With Genealogical Notes of Other Families by the Name of Noble

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Westfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Westfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 639; Image: 694; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 15; Page: 1230; Image: 51; Family History Library Film: 205614

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Montgomery, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Montgomery, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 19; Page: 299; Image: 00313; Family History Library Film: 0205627

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts; Page: 77; NARA Roll: M33_50; Image: 86

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1822
    Event Place: Buchanan, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1753; Birth city: Westfield; Birth state: MA
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A branch of the Root family
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 112 : 1914
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Family of Thomas Noble, of Westfied, Massachusetts : With Genealogical Notes of Other Families by the Name of Noble
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