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Margaret Caldwell 1729–1802

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Caldwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 4 independent trees

Born 04 Jan 1729 · Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 12 Sep 1802 · Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Father Thomas Caldwell
Mother Mary Jane Parks
Siblings Henry Caldwell, James Caldwell, John Caldwell, Lt Gov John Caldwell, Margaret Caldwell, Martha Caldwell, Mary Caldwell, Thomas Caldwell, Thomas Coldwell, William Caldwell

Researchers connected through Margaret Caldwell 1729–1802

and 3 more tree owners connected with Margaret Caldwell 1729–1802

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Margaret Caldwell was born in 1729 in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of thomas caldwell and mary jane parks. Margaret Caldwell passed away in 1802 in Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1729
Birth of Margaret Caldwell in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1802
Death of Margaret Caldwell in Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Caldwell

This ancestor line traces from Stockport, Cheshire, England (1548) to Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (1729) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Caldwell (1729–1802) was born in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA. 4 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, 4 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 8 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 Caldwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Caldwell PTP
1729–1802
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Caldwell's Descendants

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Margaret Caldwell PTP 1729–1802