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Margaret Simkin 1737–1814

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Simkin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Jan 1737 · Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Died 19 May 1814 · Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Father Jonathan Simkin M
Mother Elizabeth Birchall Simkin
Siblings Hannah Simkin, Jane Simkin Banks Dna, Nathan Simkin, Thomas Simkin

Researchers connected through Margaret Simkin 1737–1814

and 1 more tree owner connected with Margaret Simkin 1737–1814

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Margaret Simkin began in 1737 in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England. Margaret Simkin passed away in 1814 in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Margaret Simkin in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Birth
1814
Death of Margaret Simkin in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Simkin

This ancestor line traces from Mobberley, Cheshire, England (1596) to Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England (1737) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Simkin (1737–1814) was born in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England and died in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, 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 6 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 Simkin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Simkin PTP
1737–1814
Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Simkin's Descendants

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Margaret Simkin PTP 1737–1814