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Margaret Johnson 1659–1739

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

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Dec 1659 · Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Died 5 Jun 1739 · Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Humphrey Johnson (1620–1693)
Mother Cheney Ellen
Siblings Benjamin Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Isaac Johnson, John Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Martha Johnson, Mary Johnson, Mehitable Johnson, Nathaniel Johnson
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Margaret Johnson began in 1659 in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States. Margaret Johnson passed away in 1739 in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1659
Birth of Margaret Johnson in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Birth
1739
Death of Margaret Johnson in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Lambourn, Berkshire, , England (1566) to Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States (1659) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Johnson (1659–1739) was born in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States and died in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, 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 4 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.

Related Records

Humphrey Johnson
1620–1693 · Father
Cheney Ellen
Mother
Margaret Johnson in the US Census
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Margaret Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Johnson PTP
1659–1739
Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Parents
Humphrey Johnson PTP
1620–1693
London, Middlesex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Margaret Scudder PTP
1600–1655
Darenth, Kent, England
Unknown
Unknown

Margaret Johnson's Descendants

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Margaret Johnson PTP 1659–1739