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Mary Marchant 1505–1588

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Marchant in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Nov 1505 · Rotherfield, Sussex, England
Died 17 Feb 1588 · Saintbury, Glous., England
Father Thomas Marchant
Mother Mary Coomber
Spouse Sir William Richard Gunne
Children Richard III

Researchers connected through Mary Marchant 1505–1588

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Marchant 1505–1588

Biography

Mary Marchant was born in 1505 in Rotherfield, Sussex, England, the child of thomas marchant and mary coomber. Mary Marchant married sir william richard gunne, and had children including richard long gunne iii. Mary Marchant passed away in 1588 in Saintbury, Glous., England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1505
Birth of Mary Marchant in Rotherfield, Sussex, England
Birth
1539
Mary Marchant was married
Marriage
1588
Death of Mary Marchant in Saintbury, Glous., England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Marchant

This ancestor line traces from Rotherfield, Sussex, England (1485) to Rotherfield, Sussex, England (1505) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Marchant (1505–1588) was born in Rotherfield, Sussex, England and died in Saintbury, Glous., England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 2 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.

Mary Marchant's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Marchant PTP
1505–1588
Rotherfield, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Marchant's Descendants

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Mary Marchant PTP 1505–1588
  1. 1. Richard Long Gunne III PTP 1540–1602