Who was Margaret Stewart?

Margaret Stewart (1704–1787) was born in Ballymena, Antrim, Northern Ireland and died in New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Stewart 1704–1787

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

Born 16 Apr 1704 · Ballymena, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Died 17 Feb 1787 · New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father Alexander Stewart

Mother Margaret Dixon

Siblings Alexander Stewart, James Stewart, John Stewart, Nathaniel Stewart, Samuel Stewart, Thomas Stewart, William Stewart

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Stewart

Margaret Dixon

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Children

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Biography

In 1704, Margaret Stewart entered the world in Ballymena, Antrim, Northern Ireland, born to alexander stewart and margaret dixon. Margaret Stewart passed away in 1787 in New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Margaret Stewart in Ballymena, Antrim, Northern Ireland

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1787

Death of Margaret Stewart in New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Cavers, Roxburghshire, Scotland (1436) to Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland (1704) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Stewart (1704–1787) was born in Ballymena, Antrim, Northern Ireland and died in New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 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 11 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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