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Margaret Audley Lady of Saffron Walden, Baroness of Segrave & Mowbray, Countess of Surrey, 4th Duchess of Norfolk 1545–1564

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Norfolk 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 Mar 1545 · Walden Castle, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
Died 9 Jan 1564 · Norwich, Norfolk, England
Father Lord Thomas Audley 1St Baron Of Walden
Mother Lady Elizabeth Grey Baroness Audley
Spouse Thomas Howard Knight Of The Garter 4Th Duke Of Norfolk 4Th Earl Of Surrey 15Th Baron Segrave 14Th Baron Mowbray Earl Marshal Com
Children Sir Thomas 1St Earl Of Suffolk Howard Baron De Walden Admiral

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Biography

In 1545, Margaret Audley Lady of Saffron Walden, Baroness of Segrave & Mowbray, Countess of Surrey, 4th Duchess of Norfolk entered the world in Walden Castle, Saffron Walden, Essex, England, born to lord thomas audley 1st baron of walden and lady elizabeth grey baroness audley. Margaret Audley Lady of Saffron Walden, Baroness of Segrave & Mowbray, Countess of Surrey, 4th Duchess of Norfolk married thomas howard knight of the garter 4th duke of norfolk 4th earl of surrey 15th baron segrave 14th baron mowbray earl marshal com, and had children including sir thomas 1st earl of suffolk howard baron de walden admiral. Margaret Audley Lady of Saffron Walden, Baroness of Segrave & Mowbray, Countess of Surrey, 4th Duchess of Norfolk passed away in 1564 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1545
Birth of Margaret Audley Lady of Saffron Walden, Baroness of Segrave & Mowbray, Countess of Surrey, 4th Duchess of Norfolk in Walden Castle, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
Birth
1564
Death of Margaret Audley Lady of Saffron Walden, Baroness of Segrave & Mowbray, Countess of Surrey, 4th Duchess of Norfolk in Norwich, Norfolk, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Norfolk

This ancestor line traces from Earls Colne, Essex, England (1453) to Walden Castle, Saffron Walden, Essex, England (1545) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Norfolk (1545–1564) was born in Walden Castle, Saffron Walden, Essex, England and died in Norwich, Norfolk, England. 3 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, 3 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.
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Margaret Norfolk's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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