Ormesby St Margaret With Scratby - Notable Residents

Notable Residents

  • Thomas Webster (1631–1715), who was born in Ormesby St. Margaret and eventually settled in New Hampshire, was the great-great-grandfather of the prominent 19th century American politician Daniel Webster.

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