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Margaret Jane Barfield 1515–1588

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Barfield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Feb 1515 · Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Died 21 May 1588 · Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Father Thomas Barfield
Mother Adelaide Emily Leiber
Spouse Jonas James Gedge
Children Jane Gedge

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Biography

In 1515, Margaret Jane Barfield entered the world in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, born to thomas barfield and adelaide emily leiber. Margaret Jane Barfield married jonas james gedge, and had children including jane gedge. Margaret Jane Barfield passed away in 1588 in Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1515
Birth of Margaret Jane Barfield in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1588
Death of Margaret Jane Barfield in Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Barfield

This ancestor line traces from Shefield, Essex, England (1475) to Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1515) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Barfield (1515–1588) was born in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. 6 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 2 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 Barfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Jane Barfield PTP
1515–1588
Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Margaret Barfield's Descendants

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Margaret Jane Barfield PTP 1515–1588