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Margaret Ashton 1535–1615

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Ashton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1535 · Shillington, Bedfordshire, England
Died 9 Jun 1615 · Shillington, Bedfordshire, England
Father Richard Arthur Ashton
Mother Dyonise Ashton
Spouse Thomas Paratt Perrot
Children B538 Mary Perrot Smith Smyth

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Biography

In 1535, Margaret Ashton entered the world in Shillington, Bedfordshire, England, born to richard arthur ashton and dyonise ashton. Margaret Ashton married thomas paratt perrot, and had children including b538 mary perrot smith smyth. Margaret Ashton passed away in 1615 in Shillington, Bedfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1535
Birth of Margaret Ashton in Shillington, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1615
Death of Margaret Ashton in Shillington, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Ashton

This ancestor line traces from Scotten, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Shillington, Bedfordshire, England (1535) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Ashton (1535–1615) was born in Shillington, Bedfordshire, England and died in Shillington, Bedfordshire, England. 10 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Margaret Ashton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Ashton PTP
1535–1615
Shillington, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Ashton's Descendants

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Margaret Ashton PTP 1535–1615