Caleb Marston Jr.

Brief Life History of Caleb

When Caleb Marston Jr. was born on 17 January 1813, in Parsonsfield, York, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Caleb Marston, was 52 and his mother, Rachel Garland, was 51. He married Huldah Rollins on 26 October 1825, in Parsonsfield, York, Maine, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. He died on 23 September 1853, in Parsonsfield, York, Maine, United States, at the age of 40.

Photos and Memories (0)

Do you know Caleb? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Caleb Marston Jr.
1813–1853
Dorcas Durgin
1813–1863
Marriage: 28 November 1839
Sarah A. Marston
1841–1915
Rachel Marston
1847–1857
Anna Marston
1847–
Amos T. Marston
1843–1926
Silas Durgin Marston
1845–1864
Lewis Kossuth Marston
1850–1930
Hannah G. Marston
1852–1920

Sources (18)

  • Caleb Marston, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Caleb Marston - Government record: birth-name: Caleb Marston
  • Caleb Marston, "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907"

World Events (8)

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

1820

Maine is the 23rd state.

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

Name Meaning

English: habitational name from one or other of the numerous places called Marston or Merston, in counties including Bedfordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Sussex, and Worcestershire. Most of the placenames derive from Old English mersc ‘marsh’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.