Who was Margaret Helms?

Margaret Helms (1856–1922) was born in North Carolina and died in Ebenezer, Camp, Texas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Helms 1856–1922

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

Born 5 Aug 1856 · North Carolina

Died 17 Dec 1922 · Ebenezer, Camp, Texas, United States

Father Hilliard M Helms Jr

Mother Mahalla Richardson

Siblings Aaron C Red Sam Helms, Barney Helms, Elizabeth A Betsey Helms, Henry H Helms, Hilliard Helms, James Russell Helms, Jesse John Helms, John Helms, Lucinda Helms, Luvinia Louisa Lucy Helms, Martha Helms, Mary Jane Helms, Pinkney Lee Helms, Rachel Rena Helms, Sarah J Helms, William Thomas Helms

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hilliard M Helms Jr

Mahalla Richardson

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Children

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Biography

In 1856, Margaret Helms entered the world in North Carolina, born to hilliard m helms jr and mahalla richardson. Margaret Helms passed away in 1922 in Ebenezer, Camp, Texas, United States.

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1856

Birth of Margaret Helms in North Carolina

Birth

1922

Death of Margaret Helms in Ebenezer, Camp, Texas, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Helms

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to North Carolina (1856) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Helms (1856–1922) was born in North Carolina and died in Ebenezer, Camp, Texas, 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 (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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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