Who was Margaret Dunbar?

Margaret Dunbar (1736–1813) was born in Rockingham Co, Virginia, USA and died in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Margaret Dunbar 1736–1813

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1736 · Rockingham Co, Virginia, USA

Died 26 Mar 1813 · Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA

Father John Ii Adam Dunbar

Mother Mary Anderson

Siblings Elizabeth Dunbar, Harriett Ann Dunbar

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Ii Adam Dunbar

Mary Anderson

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Children

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Biography

Margaret Dunbar was born in 1736 in Rockingham Co, Virginia, USA, the child of john ii adam dunbar and mary anderson. Margaret Dunbar passed away in 1813 in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA.

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Birth of Margaret Dunbar in Rockingham Co, Virginia, USA

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1813

Death of Margaret Dunbar in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Dunbar

This ancestor line traces from Grange Hill, ,Scotland (1595) to Rockingham Co, Virginia, USA (1736) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Dunbar (1736–1813) was born in Rockingham Co, Virginia, USA and died in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, 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 5 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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