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William Marchant 1668–1744

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Marchant 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Dec 1668 · Edburton, Henfield, Sussex, England
Died 1 Dec 1744 · Edburton, Sussex, , England
Father William Marchant (1633–1686)
Mother Elizabeth Gatland
Siblings Anne Marchant, Elizabeth Marchant, Henry Marchant, Isaac Twin Marchant, John Marchant, Peter Marchant, Susanna Marchant

Researchers connected through William Marchant 1668–1744

and 3 more tree owners connected with William Marchant 1668–1744

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Marchant began in 1668 in Edburton, Henfield, Sussex, England. William Marchant passed away in 1744 in Edburton, Sussex, England.

Sources

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1668
Birth of William Marchant in Edburton, Henfield, Sussex, England
Birth
1668
William Marchant was baptized in Edburton,Sussex,England
Baptism
1744
Death of William Marchant in Edburton, Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Marchant

This ancestor line traces from Edburton, Sussex, England (1633) to Edburton, Henfield, Sussex, England (1668) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Marchant (1668–1744) was born in Edburton, Henfield, Sussex, England and died in Edburton, Sussex, , England. 5 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, 5 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.
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
1668–1744
Edburton, Henfield, Sussex, England
Parents
William Marchant PTP
1633–1686
Edburton, Sussex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Marchant's Descendants

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William Marchant PTP 1668–1744