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Margaret "Peggy" Palmyra Horton 1752–1810

Public Tree Person

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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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Horton 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1752 · Fauquier Co., Virginia, British Colonial America
Died 10 Feb 1810 · Fauquier Co., VA, USA
Father Snowden Horton
Mother Margaret Elizabeth Maggie Craven
Spouse George William Maddox Will
Children Martin Mark Maddux

Researchers connected through Margaret Horton 1752–1810

and 1 more tree owner connected with Margaret Horton 1752–1810

Biography

The story of Margaret "Peggy" Palmyra Horton began in 1752 in Fauquier Co., Virginia, British Colonial America. Margaret "Peggy" Palmyra Horton married george william maddox will, and had children including martin mark maddux. Margaret "Peggy" Palmyra Horton passed away in 1810 in Fauquier Co., VA, USA.

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Life Timeline

1752
Birth of Margaret "Peggy" Palmyra Horton in Fauquier Co., Virginia, British Colonial America
Birth
1810
Death of Margaret "Peggy" Palmyra Horton in Fauquier Co., VA, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Horton

This ancestor line traces from Maryland, Maryland, USA (1690) to Fauquier Co., Virginia, British Colonial America (1752) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Horton (1752–1810) was born in Fauquier Co., Virginia, British Colonial America and died in Fauquier Co., VA, 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 (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 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 Horton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret "Peggy" Palmyra Horton PTP
1752–1810
Fauquier Co., Virginia, British Colonial America
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Horton's Descendants

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Margaret "Peggy" Palmyra Horton PTP 1752–1810