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Margaret (Reade) Epps 1598–1672

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 Epps in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 Jul 1598 · North Benfleet, Essex, , England
Died 24 Sep 1672 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Colonel Bush) (1563–1623)
Mother Lady Elizabeth Reade Cooke
Spouse John II (1590–1662)
Children John Lake

Researchers connected through Margaret Epps 1598–1672

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Biography

Margaret (Reade) Epps was born in 1598 in North Benfleet, Essex, England, the child of colonel sir edmund read reade or reed 9gg 9gg of president george herbert walker amp 10th gg of president george walker bush and lady elizabeth reade cooke. Margaret (Reade) Epps married john jan lake ii, and had children including john lake. Margaret (Reade) Epps passed away in 1672 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1594
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in, England
Marriage
1598
Birth of Margaret (Reade) Epps in North Benfleet, Essex, England
Birth
1601
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Marriage
1613
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in North Benfleet, Essex, England
Marriage
1613
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in North Benfleet,Essex,England
Marriage
1616
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in North Benfleet, Essex, England
Marriage
1616
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in North Benfleet, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1616
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married
Marriage
1619
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in North Benfleet, Essex, England
Marriage
1625
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in Surrey, England
Marriage
1626
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in Barnstaple, Devonshire, England
Marriage
1631
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in England
Marriage
1635
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in Kent County, Virginia
Marriage
1639
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in Hants, England
Marriage
1647
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in England
Marriage
1664
Margaret (Reade) Epps was married in Port Richmond West Plantation in King William County, VA
Marriage
1672
Death of Margaret (Reade) Epps in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Epps

This ancestor line traces from Runwell, Essex, England, (1541) to North Benfleet, Essex, , England (1598) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Epps (1598–1672) was born in North Benfleet, Essex, , England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 3 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 Epps's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret (Reade) Epps PTP
1598–1672
North Benfleet, Essex, , England
Grandparents
William Sir Knight Reade Reed PTP
1539–1603
Blyborough, Lincoln, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Margaret Epps's Descendants

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Margaret (Reade) Epps PTP 1598–1672 m. John Jan Lake II PTP 1590–1662