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Margaret Elizabeth "Betsy" Lingo 1777–1848

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Lingo in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 14 Apr 1777 · Indian River, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Died 22 Oct 1848 · Randolph County, Missouri, USA
Father Samuel Lingo Sr
Mother Comfort Stuart
Siblings Archelaus Charles Lingo Underground Railroad Station And War Of 1812 Veteran, Comfort Lingo, Henry Lingo, James Lingo, James Stewart Lingo, John W Lingo, Louis Lingo, Samuel Lingo, William Lingo

Researchers connected through Margaret Lingo 1777–1848

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Margaret Elizabeth "Betsy" Lingo began in 1777 in Indian River, Sussex County, Delaware, USA. Margaret Elizabeth "Betsy" Lingo passed away in 1848 in Randolph County, Missouri, USA.

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Life Timeline

1777
Birth of Margaret Elizabeth "Betsy" Lingo in Indian River, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Birth
1848
Death of Margaret Elizabeth "Betsy" Lingo in Randolph County, Missouri, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Lingo

This ancestor line traces from Brix, Basse-Normandie, France (1000) to Indian River, Sussex County, Delaware, USA (1777) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Lingo (1777–1848) was born in Indian River, Sussex County, Delaware, USA and died in Randolph County, Missouri, 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 23 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 Lingo's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Elizabeth "Betsy" Lingo PTP
1777–1848
Indian River, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Lingo's Descendants

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