Who was William Marston?

William Marston (1626–1704) was born in Ormesby, Norfolk, England and died in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Marston 1626–1704

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Mar 1626 · Ormesby, Norfolk, England

Died 22 Jan 1704 · Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire

Spouse Ann Roberts

Children Samuel Marston

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In 1626, William Marston entered the world in Ormesby, Norfolk, England. William Marston married ann roberts, and had children including samuel marston. William Marston passed away in 1704 in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire.

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: William Marston (1626–1704) was born in Ormesby, Norfolk, England and died in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire. 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Marston PTP

1626–1704

Ormesby, Norfolk, England