Who was Margaret Northup?

Margaret Northup (1586–1618) was born in Layston, Hertford, England and died in Norfolk, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Northup 1586–1618

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Jun 1586 · Layston, Hertford, England

Died 3 Jul 1618 · Norfolk, England

Spouse Richard Churche (1570–1625)

Children Richard Church

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Margaret Northup was born in 1586 in Layston, Hertford, England. Margaret Northup married richard rycharde church churche, and had children including richard church. Margaret Northup passed away in 1618 in Norfolk, England.

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: Margaret Northup (1586–1618) was born in Layston, Hertford, England and died in Norfolk, England. 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 (C) 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 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.
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Margaret Northup PTP

1586–1618

Layston, Hertford, England