William Marchant 1633–1686
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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
Researchers connected through William Marchant 1633–1686
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Immediate Family
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
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1Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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2Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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3Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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4Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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5Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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6Marriage Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Marchant
This ancestor line traces from France (1250) to Edburton, Sussex, England (1633) across 11 generations.
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.
Related Records
William Marchant's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record