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William Asfordby 1638–1698

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Asfordby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 Mar 1638 · Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire, England
Died 14 Feb 1698 · Marbletown, Ulster, New York, United States
Spouse Martha Burton
Children Anne Asfordby, Charles Asfordby, Elenora Asfordby, Martha Asfordby, Susan Asfordby, Susanna Asfordby

Researchers connected through William Asfordby 1638–1698

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Biography

William Asfordby was born in 1638 in Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire, England. William Asfordby married martha burton, and had children including anne asfordby, charles asfordby, elenora asfordby, martha asfordby, susan asfordby, susanna asfordby. William Asfordby passed away in 1698 in Marbletown, Ulster, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1638
Birth of William Asfordby in Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1698
Death of William Asfordby in Marbletown, Ulster, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Asfordby

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire, , England (1638) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Asfordby (1638–1698) was born in Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire, England and died in Marbletown, Ulster, New York, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 19 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Asfordby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Asfordby PTP
1638–1698
Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Asfordby's Descendants

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William Asfordby PTP 1638–1698
  1. 1. Susanna Asfordby PTP 1669–1745