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Margaret Mary Dowden 1776–1859

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Dowden 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 2 independent trees

Born 25 Dec 1776 · Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Died 13 Sep 1859 · Hackers Creek, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
Father James H Dowden
Mother Elizabeth Betsy Biggs
Spouse Richard Talbott
Children Elisha D Talbot Talbott

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Biography

Margaret Mary Dowden was born in 1776 in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, the child of james h dowden and elizabeth betsy biggs. Margaret Mary Dowden married richard talbott, and had children including elisha d talbot talbott. Margaret Mary Dowden passed away in 1859 in Hackers Creek, Harrison, West Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1776
Birth of Margaret Mary Dowden in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Birth
1859
Death of Margaret Mary Dowden in Hackers Creek, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Dowden

This ancestor line traces from Page, Virginia, USA (1750) to Fairfax, Virginia, USA (1776) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Dowden (1776–1859) was born in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States and died in Hackers Creek, Harrison, West Virginia, United States. 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 (C) 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 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.

Margaret Dowden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Mary Dowden PTP
1776–1859
Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Dowden's Descendants

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Margaret Mary Dowden PTP 1776–1859