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William Marshall 1563–1649

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Marshall 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 4 independent trees

Born 18 Oct 1563 · Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England
Died 30 OCT 1649 · Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England
Father Thomas Marshall
Mother Mary Cotton
Spouse Elizabeth Rogers Marshall
Children Catherine Marshall, Cicilia Marshall, Deacon Thomas Marshall, George Marshall, Margaret Marshall, Mary Marshall, Robert Marshall, Thomas Marshall, Thomas Marshall X, William Marshall
Siblings Ann Marshall, Elizabeth Marshall, John Marshall, Lucy Marshall, Martha Marshall, Mary Marshall, Thomas Marshall

Researchers connected through William Marshall 1563–1649

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Biography

In 1563, William Marshall entered the world in Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England, born to thomas marshall and mary cotton. William Marshall married elizabeth rogers marshall, and had children including catherine marshall, cicilia marshall, deacon thomas marshall, george marshall, margaret marshall, mary marshall, robert marshall, thomas marshall, thomas marshall x, william marshall. William Marshall passed away in 1649 in Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1563
Birth of William Marshall in Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1649
Death of William Marshall in Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Marshall

This ancestor line traces from Tydd Saint Mary, Lincolnshire, England (1500) to Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England (1563) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Marshall (1563–1649) was born in Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England and died in Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England. 4 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, 4 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.
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William Marshall's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Marshall PTP
1563–1649
Alford, St Wilfrid, Lincolnshire, England
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William Marshall's Descendants

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William Marshall PTP 1563–1649