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Robert Marston 1739–1812

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Marston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 17 Apr 1739 · Pannal, Yorkshire, England
Died 23 Feb 1812 · Farnley, Otley, Yorkshire, England
Father William Marston
Mother Elisabeth Wilks
Spouse Esther Holmes
Children Christiana Marston, Esther Marston, Grace Marston, Hannah Marston, John Marston, Matthew Marston
Siblings Francis Marston, James Marston, John Marston, Thomas Marston, William Marston

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Biography

Robert Marston was born in 1739 in Pannal, Yorkshire, England, the child of william marston and elisabeth wilks. Robert Marston married esther holmes, and had children including christiana marston, esther marston, grace marston, hannah marston, john marston, matthew marston. Robert Marston passed away in 1812 in Farnley, Otley, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  4. 4
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

  5. 5
    Baptism Records England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 - Findmypast

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    Marriage Records England Marriages 1538-1973 - Findmypast

  7. 7
    Record England, Boyd's Marriage Indexes, 1538-1850 - Findmypast

  8. 8
    Record Yorkshire Baptisms - Findmypast

  9. 9
    Record Yorkshire Marriages - Findmypast

Life Timeline

1739
Birth of Robert Marston in Pannal, United Kingdom
Birth
1739
Birth of Robert Marston in Pannal, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1739
Robert Marston was baptized in Pannal, Yorkshire (West Riding), England
Baptism
1812
Death of Robert Marston in Farnley, Otley, Yorkshire, England
Death
1812
Death of Robert Marston in Farnley, Otley, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Marston

This ancestor line traces from England (1640) to Pannal, Yorkshire, England (1739) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Marston (1739–1812) was born in Pannal, Yorkshire, England and died in Farnley, Otley, Yorkshire, 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 Robert 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Robert Marston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Marston PTP
1739–1812
Pannal, Yorkshire, England
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Robert Marston's Descendants

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Robert Marston PTP 1739–1812