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William Macomber 1645–1711

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Macomber 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 May 1645 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 10 Apr 1711 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Macomber
Mother Ursula Priscilla Cooper
Spouse Elizabeth Randall (1645–1711)
Children Abiel Macomber, Elizabeth Macomber, Ephraim Macomber, Hannah Macomber, John Macomber, Joseph Macomber, Mary Macomber, Matthew Macomber, Thomas Macomber, William Macomber
Siblings Edith Macomber, Hannah Macomber, John Macomber, Judith Macomber, Matthew Macomber, Sarah Macomber, Thomas Macomber, Ursula Macomber, William Macomber, Zephora Macomber

Researchers connected through William Macomber 1645–1711

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Biography

The story of William Macomber began in 1645 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts. William Macomber married elizabeth mary randall, and had children including abiel macomber, elizabeth macomber, ephraim macomber, hannah macomber, john macomber, joseph macomber, mary macomber, matthew macomber, thomas macomber, william macomber. William Macomber passed away in 1711 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1645
Birth of William Macomber in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1711
Death of William Macomber in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Macomber

This ancestor line traces from Dorchester, Devon, England (1610) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1645) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Macomber (1645–1711) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Macomber's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Macomber PTP
1645–1711
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Macomber's Descendants

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William Macomber PTP 1645–1711 m. Elizabeth Mary Randall PTP 1645–1711
  1. 1. John Macomber PTP 1681–1747
  2. 2. Joseph Macomber PTP 1700–1765
  3. 3. Hannah Macomber PTP 1703–1759