Who was Margaret Capron?

Margaret Capron (1741–1821) was born in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Capron 1741–1821

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 01 Jul 1741 · Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts

Died 07 Jan 1821 · Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Jonathon Capron

Mother Rebecca Morse

Spouse Silas Alden

Children Amara Alden, Moses Alden 372, Samuel Alden

Siblings Benjamin Capron, Dr Comfort Capron, Elisha Capron, Elizabeth Capron, Hannah Capron, Jonathan Capron Jr, Molly Capron, Rebecca Capron

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Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records Ancestry Family Tree

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Biography

The story of Margaret Capron began in 1741 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts. Margaret Capron married silas alden, silas alden 200, and had children including amara alden, moses alden 372, samuel alden. Margaret Capron passed away in 1821 in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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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
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records
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Life Timeline

1741

Birth of Margaret Capron in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts

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1821

Death of Margaret Capron in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Capron

This ancestor line traces from Bradley Manor, Newton Abbot, shire, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1465) to Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts (1741) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Capron (1741–1821) was born in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 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 11 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.

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Margaret Capron's Ancestors

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Margaret Capron PTP

1741–1821

Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts