Who was Margaret Cunningham?

Margaret Cunningham (1797–1883) was born in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA and died in Lynn, Sioux, Iowa, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Estelle Cunningham 1797–1883

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 23 Jul 1797 · Edgefield, South Carolina, USA

Died 21 Jun 1883 · Lynn, Sioux, Iowa, USA

Father Joseph Cunningham

Mother Sarah Sallie Hardy

Siblings James Cunningham, Sarah Ann Cunningham

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Cunningham

Sarah Sallie Hardy

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Margaret Estelle Cunningham began in 1797 in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA. Margaret Estelle Cunningham passed away in 1883 in Lynn, Sioux, Iowa, USA.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1797

Birth of Margaret Estelle Cunningham in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA

Birth

1883

Death of Margaret Estelle Cunningham in Lynn, Sioux, Iowa, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Cunningham

This ancestor line traces from Bedfordshire, England (1613) to Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina (1797) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Cunningham (1797–1883) was born in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA and died in Lynn, Sioux, Iowa, 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 6 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.
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