Who was Margaret Rushby?

Margaret Rushby (1925–1976) was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and died in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Lena Rushby 1925–1976

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 28 Dec 1925 · Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England

Died 1 May 1976 · Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

Father John Henry Rushby

Mother Agnes Annie Willoughby

Spouse Cyril Slater

Records

1939 England and Wales Register England & Wales, Marriage Index: England & Wales, Birth Index: England & Wales, Death Index: …

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Researchers connected through Margaret Rushby 1925–1976

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Henry Rushby

Agnes Annie Willoughby

Spouse(s)

Cyril Slater

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Margaret Lena Rushby began in 1925 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. Margaret Lena Rushby married cyril slater. Margaret Lena Rushby passed away in 1976 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

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Record 1939 England and Wales Register
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Marriage Index:
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Birth Records England & Wales, Birth Index:
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Record England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005

Life Timeline

1925

Birth of Margaret Lena Rushby in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England

Birth

1976

Death of Margaret Lena Rushby in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Rushby

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England (1925) across 32 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Rushby (1925–1976) was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and died in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 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 (B) 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 32 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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