William Macomber 1610–1670
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8 researchers on YourRoots have William Macomber in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Macomber 1610–1670
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Macomber began in 1610 in Dorchester, Devon, England. William Macomber married priscilla ursula thomas, and had children including edith macomber, hannah macomber, john lincoln macomber, mathew macomber, sarah macomber, thomas macomber, ursilla macomber, william macomber. William Macomber passed away in 1670 in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record Millennium File
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2Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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3Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates
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6Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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7Marriage Records Dorset, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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8Record WikiTree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Macomber
This ancestor line traces from Bradmayne, Dorset, England (1540) to Dorchester, Devon, England (1610) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Macomber (1610–1670) was born in Dorchester, Devon, England and died in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 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 4 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.
Related Records
William Macomber's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record