Who was Margaret Salter?

Margaret Salter (1720–1799) was born in South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey and died in South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret (**) Salter 1720–1799

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 5 Aug 1720 · South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey

Died 16 Jun 1799 · South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey

Father Richard Salter

Mother Sarah Browne

Siblings Deborah Salter, Ebenezer Salter, Edward Salter, Hannah Salter, James Salter, John Salter, Margaret Salter, Oliver Salter, Priscilla Ann Salter, Richard Salter, Richard Salter Jr, Samuel Salter, Thomas Salter, William Salter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Salter

Sarah Browne

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Margaret () Salter was born in 1720 in South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, the child of richard salter and sarah browne. Margaret () Salter passed away in 1799 in South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey.

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1720

Birth of Margaret () Salter in South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey

Birth

1799

Death of Margaret () Salter in South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Salter

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1600) to South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey (1720) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Salter (1720–1799) was born in South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey and died in South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey. 4 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, 4 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 4 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 (**) Salter PTP

1720–1799

South Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey