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Margaret Sweet 1503–1573

Public Tree Person

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Sweet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 3 Feb 1503 · Georgeham, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Died 3 Jul 1573 · Finningham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Spouse Christopher Ashton
Children Lady Elizabeth Carrie Ashton

Researchers connected through Margaret Sweet 1503–1573

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Immediate Family

Biography

Margaret Sweet was born in 1503 in Georgeham, Devon, England, United Kingdom. Margaret Sweet married christopher ashton, john clarke, and had children including lady elizabeth carrie ashton. Margaret Sweet passed away in 1573 in Finningham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of Margaret Sweet in Georgeham, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1573
Death of Margaret Sweet in Finningham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Sweet (1503–1573) was born in Georgeham, Devon, England, United Kingdom and died in Finningham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. 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 1 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 Sweet's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Sweet PTP
1503–1573
Georgeham, Devon, England, United Kingdom
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Margaret Sweet's Descendants

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Margaret Sweet PTP 1503–1573