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Margaret Jane McMahon 1840–1916

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret McMahon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 MAY 1840 · Aghnamullen, Co Monaghan, Ire
Died 22 SEP 1916 · Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Father James Mcmahon Sr
Mother Jane Browne
Spouse Francis Frank Knox
Children Agnes Knox, Ann Knox, Francis Knox, Henry M Knox, James M Knox, Jane Knox, Margaret Knox, Martha K Knox, Mary F Knox, Robert E Knox
Siblings Charles Carson Mcmahon Mann, David Daniel Mcmahon, Eliza Ann Mcmahon, Henry Mcmahon, James Mcmahon Jr, Mary Mcmahon, Thomas Mcmahon, William Mcmahon

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Biography

The story of Margaret Jane McMahon began in 1840 in Aghnamullen, Co Monaghan, Ire. In 1861, Margaret Jane McMahon resided in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. Margaret Jane McMahon married francis frank knox, and had children including agnes knox, ann knox, francis knox, henry m knox, james m knox, jane knox, margaret knox, martha k knox, mary f knox, robert e knox. Margaret Jane McMahon passed away in 1916 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1861 Scotland Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1881 Scotland Census

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    Immigration New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Baptism Records Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms

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    Marriage Records Ireland, Select Marriages

  8. 8
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972

Life Timeline

1840
Birth of Margaret Jane McMahon in Aughnamullen, Co Monaghan, Ireland
Birth
1840
Birth of Margaret Jane McMahon in Aghnamullen, Co Monaghan, Ire
Birth
1861
Margaret Jane McMahon resided here in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Residence
1870
Margaret Jane McMahon resided here in Philadelphia Ward 20 Dist 64 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1881
Margaret Jane McMahon resided here in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1916
Death of Margaret Jane McMahon in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret McMahon

This ancestor line traces from Ulster, Northern Ireland (1785) to Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland (1811) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret McMahon (1840–1916) was born in Aghnamullen, Co Monaghan, Ire and died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Margaret McMahon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Jane McMahon PTP
1840–1916
Aghnamullen, Co Monaghan, Ire
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Grandparents
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Margaret McMahon's Descendants

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Margaret Jane McMahon PTP 1840–1916