William Marsh (abt. 1642 - 1724)

Born about 1642 in Kent, England [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Yeomans) Marsh — married about 18 Oct 1681 in Stonington, Connecticut [uncertain]

Descendants

Died 30 Dec 1724 at about age 82 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut Colony

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Biography

William Marsh migrated from England to Connecticut Colony.

William was born in England and died in 1724 at Plainfield, Connecticut. He was wounded during the King Phillips War in the Narraganset Swamp fight in 1675, and was removed to Stonington, Connecticut where he was treated by Dr. Noyce and nursed back to health by Elizabeth Yeomans, who he later married on October 18, 1681/2. She was the daughter of Edward and Mary (Button) Yeomans, (1630-1662) and was born in 1659 at Haverhill, Mass. She was admitted to the First Church, Stonington, Connecticut, August 24, 1690. William was admitted May 14, 1693. He surveyed with his wife's brother, Edward Yeomans, the town of Plainfield, Connecticut. He removed with his wife and family, no doubt, about 1694, to Plainfield, Connecticut as the last church record at Stonington is dated June 2, 1694.

Research Notes

Several traditions have been handed down through the Marsh family:
1) The family originated in Kent. They owned mills near London, and were engaged in the mercantile business.
2) William's father was Captain James Marsh of Elham who was killed at the Battle of Edgehill - this was the first pitched battle of the English Civil War. Some say he was executed by Cromwell after the battle. Another version holds that James Marsh was executed by the King, and that his sons were sent to America for safety.
See the FamilyTreeMaker Notes and the Find A Grave memorial for more details.

Sources

• Ancestry.com - Piety Family Tree, see FamilyTreeMaker Notes
• Genealogical and family history of the state of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nation. Volume 2. By Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918. Published 1911. PAGE 917
• "Find a Grave", database, Find A Grave: Memorial #124700791, Memorial page for William Marsh (unknown-30 Dec 1724), citing Old Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by Philip Marsh (contributor 49357053).