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Margaret Mason 1548–1566

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Mason 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 10 OCT 1548 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Died 16 SEP 1566 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England
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Records
England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 FamilySearch Family Tree Geni World Family Tree WikiTree

Researchers connected through Margaret Mason 1548–1566

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Margaret Mason was born in 1548 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, the child of thomas halifaxde halifax masonmayson sir and jenet margaret shawe or birket. Margaret Mason passed away in 1566 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  2. 2
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record Geni World Family Tree

  4. 4
    Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1548
Birth of Margaret Mason in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1548
Margaret Mason was christened in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Christening
1566
Death of Margaret Mason in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Mason

This ancestor line traces from Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England (1449) to Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1548) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Mason (1548–1566) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. 6 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, 6 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.

Related Records

Margaret Mason in the US Census
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Margaret Mason's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Mason PTP
1548–1566
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
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Margaret Mason's Descendants

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Margaret Mason PTP 1548–1566