Who was Joseph Marsh?

Joseph Marsh (1636–1717) was born in Alkham, Folkestone, Kent, England and died in Lyminge, Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Marsh 1636–1717

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Aug 1636 · Alkham, Folkestone, Kent, England

Died 14 Feb 1717 · Lyminge, Kent, England

Father Richard Marsh

Mother Sarah Stokes

Spouse Sara Clement

Children Elizabeth Marsh

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Joseph Marsh was born in 1636 in Alkham, Folkestone, Kent, England, the child of richard marsh and sarah stokes. Joseph Marsh married sara clement, and had children including elizabeth marsh. Joseph Marsh passed away in 1717 in Lyminge, Kent, England.

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Birth of Joseph Marsh in Alkham, Folkestone, Kent, England

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Death of Joseph Marsh in Lyminge, Kent, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Marsh

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1580) to Alkham, Folkestone, Kent, England (1636) across 3 generations.

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: Joseph Marsh (1636–1717) was born in Alkham, Folkestone, Kent, England and died in Lyminge, Kent, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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