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Margaret Bliss 1649–1745

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Full name consistent across 17 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 17 trees
Death year and location consistent across 17 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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17 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Bliss in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees

Born 12 Nov 1649 · Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts, USA
Died 03 Apr 1745 · Colchester, New London Co, Connecticut, USA
Father Nathaniel Bliss (1622–1654)
Mother Catherine Chapin
Siblings Mary Bliss, Nathaniel Bliss, Samuel Bliss, Thomas Gilbert
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Global, Find a Grave® Index … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

In 1649, Margaret Bliss entered the world in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts, USA, born to nathaniel bliss and catherine chapin. Margaret Bliss passed away in 1745 in Colchester, New London Co, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1649
Birth of Margaret Bliss in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1745
Death of Margaret Bliss in Colchester, New London Co, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Bliss

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA (1649) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Bliss (1649–1745) was born in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts, USA and died in Colchester, New London Co, Connecticut, USA. 17 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, 17 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 23 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

Nathaniel Bliss
1622–1654 · Father
Catherine Chapin
Mother
Bliss US Census Records
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Margaret Bliss's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Bliss PTP
1649–1745
Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Bliss PTP
1622–1654
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
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Margaret Bliss's Descendants

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Margaret Bliss PTP 1649–1745