Who was Margaret Sleigh?

Margaret Sleigh (1553–1612) was born in Derby, Derbyshire, England and died in Derby, Derbyshire, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Sleigh 1553–1612

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6 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Sleigh in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 4 Jan 1553 · Derby, Derbyshire, England

Died 15 Jan 1612 · Derby, Derbyshire, England

Father John Sleigh

Mother Dorothy Mary Pomlett

Spouse Hugh Bateman (1554–1616)

Children Richard Bateman

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Biography

The story of Margaret Sleigh began in 1553 in Derby, Derbyshire, England. Margaret Sleigh married hugh bateman, and had children including richard bateman. Margaret Sleigh passed away in 1612 in Derby, Derbyshire, England.

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Birth of Margaret Sleigh in Derby, Derbyshire, England

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Death of Margaret Sleigh in Derby, Derbyshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Sleigh

This ancestor line traces from Hartington, England (1530) to Derby, Derbyshire, England (1553) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Sleigh (1553–1612) was born in Derby, Derbyshire, England and died in Derby, Derbyshire, England. 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 (C) 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 2 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.

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Margaret Sleigh PTP

1553–1612

Derby, Derbyshire, England