Margaret Read 1636–1677
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Read in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees
Researchers connected through Margaret Read 1636–1677
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1636, Margaret Read entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to william read and iris deacon. Margaret Read passed away in 1677 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Read
This ancestor line traces from England (1359) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1636) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Margaret Read (1636–1677) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 8 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 Read's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record