Christopher Marshall (abt. 1614 - aft. 1672)

Born about 17 Apr 1614 in Alford, Lincolnshire, England

Husband of Sarah (Unknown) Marshall — married 1652 (to before 1657) in England

Husband of Sarah (Neaustead) Marsden — married about 1659 (to after 10 Jan 1672) in Woodkirk, Yorkshire, England

Died after 10 Jan 1672 after about age 57 in England

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Christopher Marshall migrated to New England during the Puritan Great Migration (1621-1640). (See The Great Migration (Series 2), by R. C. Anderson, vol. 5, p. 30) Join: Puritan Great Migration Project Discuss: pgm

Biography

Christopher Marshall immigrated to New England between 1621 and 1640 and later departed for England

Christopher Marshall was baptized at Alford, Lincolnshire on April 17, 1614; the son of Christopher Marshall^[1]a mercer of Alford, Lincolnshire.^[2]

He matriculated at Magdelene College in 1632 but did not complete his degree. Migrating in 1634 he completed his education with John Cotton, minister in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony. As a "singleman" Christopher Marshall became a member of the church on August 28, 1634; freeman on May 6, 1635. He was dismissed from the Boston church with Wheelwright and seven others 'unto the Church of Christ at the Falls of Paschataqua (Exeter) if they be rightly gathered and ordered.'^[2][1]

In his lifetime, it is believed Christopher married 3 times and had children with each of his wives as follows:^[1]

• By 1638 he was married to Sarah _____. Their daughter was:

1. Anna Marshall who was baptized at Boston on May 13, 1638. No additional records located.

• By 1652 he was married to Sarah _____. She was buried at Woodkirk, Yorkshire on February 23, 1657. Their children were:

1. Samuel Marshall who was baptized at Woodkirk, Yorkshire on March 19, 1652 and buried there May 12, 1658.
2. Elizabeth Marshall who was baptized at Woorkirk, Yorkshire on February 26, 1654 and buried there May 1, 1655.
3. Sarah Marshall who was baptized at Woodkirk, Yorkshire on April 11, 1656; she was named in her father's will on January 10, 1672. No additional records.

• He married Sarah Neaustead at Woodkirk, Yorkshire on November 16, 1658. Their children were:

1. Bathshua Marshall who was baptized at Woodkirk, Yorkshire on February 18, 1659. Named in father's will. No additional records.
2. Elizabeth Marshall was baptized at Woodkirk, Yorkshire on April 27, 1662 and buried there on December 16, 1662.
3. Abel Marshall was buried at Topcliffe on March 23, 1663.

However, Anderson on p. 35 of "The Great Migration" says it is possible he may have had only two wives. #1, the mother of Anna; and #2 Sarah who was buried at Yorkshire on February 23, 1657.^[1]

By about 1639 Christopher Marshall had returned permanently to England and was residing at Woodkirk [West Ardsley], Yorkshire following his calling as a minister of the gospel (as he refered to himself in his will.)^[1]

The parliamentary survey of 1650 indicates he was a vicar of Wakefield and Horbury chapel, and rector of West Ardesley (Woodkirk) in the West Riding of Yorkshire. He was "ejected" at West Ardesley in 1662. Afterwards he may have lived at Topcliffe Hall which belonged to the Savile family, having meetings there from 1662 - 1665. By 1669 he was preaching the gospel in the parish of Darfield and by 1672 he owned a house at Topcliffe where he lived. Moore says on p. 195 that "he was licensed to preach at his own home and at West Ardesley, but not permitted to preach in the vacant chapel at Morley."^[2]

The will of Christopher Marshall was dated January 10, 1672/3; the date of it being proved is unknown. He bequeathed to his sister Anne Wharfe and her children; his brother Bernard and his children; his daughters Sarah and Bathshua; his wife Mrs. Sara Marshall. He died sometime after the date of his will.^[1]

Research Notes

Under "Associations" Anderson gives information about Christopher Marshall's (the elder) children by saying, "In Alford, Lincolnshire, we find the baptisms of thirteen children to a Christopher Marshall, from 1583 through 1617/17, the first six with a first wife and the last seven with a second wife. So with the 1st wife, he adds Bernard, baptized August 23, 1588; with 2nd wife he had Anna baptized September 15, 1611 and Christopher baptized April 17, 1614." He may be a cousin of Thomas Marshall.^[1]

From the Alford Parish Registers^[3]: 1582 Christopher Marshall and Joan Cook (d.1603) married 25th November

1. 1583 William, son of Christopher Marshall died 1596

2. 1585 Jane, daughter of Christopher Marshall died 1586

3. 1588 Barnard, son of Christopher Marshall

4. 1592 Joseph, son of Christopher Marshall died 1591/2

5. 1594 Mary[?] daughter of Christopher Marshall

6. 1597 Susanna, daughter of Christopher Marshall died 1603

1603 Christopher Marshall (d.1620) and Joan Browne married 10th November

1. 1604 Peregrine, son of Christopher Marshall died 1604

2. 1606 6th July; Mary, daughter of Christopher Marshall

3. 1607 William, son of Christopher Marshall died 1609

4. 1609 Amy, daughter of Christopher Marshall died 1613

5. 1611 Anne, daughter of Christopher Marshall

6. 1614 Christopher, son of Christopher Marshall

7. 1616 George, son of Christopher Marshall died 1618

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6} Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007. Sketch of Christopher Marshall. pp 30-35.subscriber$
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Moore, Susan Hardman. "Abandoning America, Life-Stories From Early New England." Boydell Press, New York. (2013). pp 194,195.
3. ↑ https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Alford_Parish_Registers#comment_5937528

See also:

• Anderson, Robert Charles. "The Great Migration Directory, Immigrants to New England 1620 - 1640." The New England Historic Genealogical Society (2015).
• Yorkshire Puritanism and early nonconformity : illustrated by the lives of the ejected ministers, 1660 and 1662 by Dale, Bryan, 1832-1907; Crippen, T. G. (Thomas George) Publication date [1909?] Page 104 MARSHALL, Christopher (1614-1673)
• Yorkshire Ejected 1662