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Richard Marchant 1690–1738

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Marchant in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through Richard Marchant 1690–1738

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Biography

In 1690, Richard Marchant entered the world in Steyning, Sussex, England, born to john merchant or marchant and elizabeth clarke 8th great grandmother. Richard Marchant married charity adams, and had children including charity marchant, john marchant, robert marchant, william marchant. Richard Marchant passed away in 1738 in Rotherfield, Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Church Records Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

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    Voter Records UK, Poll Books and Electoral Registers, 1538-1893

  7. 7
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  10. 10
    Record London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers

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    Marriage Records East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records West Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  13. 13
    Record East Sussex, England, Electoral Registers, 1705-1963

  14. 14
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1690
Birth of Richard Marchant in Steyning, Sussex, England
Birth
1690
Richard Marchant was baptized in Steyning, Sussex, England
Baptism
1706
Richard Marchant was baptized in Northamptonshire, England
Baptism
1715
Richard Marchant resided here in Chittingly, Sussex, England
Residence
1717
Richard Marchant was married in Dallington, Sussex, England
Marriage
1717
Richard Marchant was married in Lewes, Sussex, England
Marriage
1721
Richard Marchant was married in Hastings, East Sussex, England
Marriage
1734
Richard Marchant resided here in Street, Sussex, England
Residence
1738
Death of Richard Marchant in Edburton, Henfield, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Death
1738
Burial of Richard Marchant in Rotherfield, Sussex, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Marchant

This ancestor line traces from Edburton, Sussex, England (1633) to Steyning, Sussex, England (1690) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Marchant (1690–1738) was born in Steyning, Sussex, England and died in Rotherfield, Sussex, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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.
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.

Richard Marchant's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Marchant PTP
1690–1738
Steyning, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Richard Marchant's Descendants

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Richard Marchant PTP 1690–1738
  1. 1. William Marchant PTP 1668–1744