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Margaret Chesman 1572–1658

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Chesman 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1572 · Brede, East Sussex, England
Died 28 Oct 1658 · Bodiam, East Sussex, England
Father Brigitta Cooper
Spouse John Smersall
Children John Smersall

Researchers connected through Margaret Chesman 1572–1658

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Margaret Chesman began in 1572 in Brede, East Sussex, England. Margaret Chesman married john smersall, and had children including john smersall. Margaret Chesman passed away in 1658 in Bodiam, East Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1572
Birth of Margaret Chesman in Brede, East Sussex, England
Birth
1658
Death of Margaret Chesman in Bodiam, East Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Chesman

This ancestor line traces from Brede, Sussex, England (1523) to Brede, East Sussex, England (1572) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Chesman (1572–1658) was born in Brede, East Sussex, England and died in Bodiam, East Sussex, England. 3 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, 3 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.

Related Records

Margaret Chesman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Chesman PTP
1572–1658
Brede, East Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Chesman's Descendants

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Margaret Chesman PTP 1572–1658