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Margaret Abigail McKnitt 1693–1736

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret McKnitt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 26 Dec 1693 · Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, United States
Died 31 Jul 1736 · Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Spouse James Robert Alexander
Children Theophilus Theo Alexander

Researchers connected through Margaret McKnitt 1693–1736

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Immediate Family

Biography

Margaret Abigail McKnitt was born in 1693 in Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, United States. Margaret Abigail McKnitt married james robert alexander, and had children including theophilus theo alexander. Margaret Abigail McKnitt passed away in 1736 in Cecil County, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1693
Birth of Margaret Abigail McKnitt in Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, United States
Birth
1736
Death of Margaret Abigail McKnitt in Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret McKnitt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret McKnitt (1693–1736) was born in Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, United States and died in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. 5 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, 5 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 1 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 McKnitt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Abigail McKnitt PTP
1693–1736
Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret McKnitt's Descendants

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Margaret Abigail McKnitt PTP 1693–1736