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William Marchant 1633–1686

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Marchant in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Sep 1633 · Edburton, Sussex, England
Died 10 May 1686 · Sussex, England
Spouse Elizabeth Gatland
Children Anne Marchant, Elizabeth Marchant, Henry Marchant, Isaac Twin Marchant, John Marchant, Peter Marchant, Susanna Marchant, William Marchant

Researchers connected through William Marchant 1633–1686

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Marchant 1633–1686

Biography

In 1633, William Marchant entered the world in Edburton, Sussex, England. William Marchant married elizabeth gatland, and had children including anne marchant, elizabeth marchant, henry marchant, isaac twin marchant, john marchant, peter marchant, susanna marchant, william marchant. William Marchant passed away in 1686 in Sussex, England.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  3. 3
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  4. 4
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1633
Birth of William Marchant in Edburton, Sussex, England
Birth
1653
William Marchant was married in Patcham, Sussex, England
Marriage
1656
William Marchant was married in Albourne,Sussex,England
Marriage
1659
William Marchant was married in Cuckfield, Sussex, England
Marriage
1686
Death of William Marchant in Sussex, England
Death
1705
William Marchant was baptized in England, Derbyshire
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Marchant

This ancestor line traces from France (1250) to Edburton, Sussex, England (1633) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Marchant (1633–1686) was born in Edburton, Sussex, England and died in Sussex, England. 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 (A) 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 11 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.

William Marchant's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Marchant PTP
1633–1686
Edburton, Sussex, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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William Marchant's Descendants

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William Marchant PTP 1633–1686