Who was Margaret Sheaffe?

Margaret Sheaffe (1598–1682) was born in Woodchurch, Kent, England and died in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 15 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Sheaffe 1598–1682

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 May 1598 · Woodchurch, Kent, England

Died 26 Apr 1682 · Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father Richard Sheaffe

Mother Margery Roberts

Siblings Anna Shaeffe, Elizabeth Sheafe, Ellen Shaeffe, Harman Shaeffe, Joan Sheafe, Katherine Sheaffe, Margaret Sheafe, Mary Sheafe, Richard Sheafe, Thomas Sheafe

Records

England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings Kent, England, Tyler Index to … One World Tree (sm) Kent, England, Church of England … Findagrave

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Sheaffe

Margery Roberts

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1598, Margaret Sheaffe entered the world in Woodchurch, Kent, England, born to richard sheaffe and margery roberts. Margaret Sheaffe passed away in 1682 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Church Records Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers
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Record One World Tree (sm)
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Marriage Records Kent, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1598

Birth of Margaret Sheaffe in Woodchurch, Kent, England

Birth

1682

Death of Margaret Sheaffe in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Sheaffe

This ancestor line traces from Cranbrook, Kent, , England (1500) to Woodchurch, Kent, , England (1598) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Sheaffe (1598–1682) was born in Woodchurch, Kent, England and died in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 15 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, 15 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.
: 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.