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Margaret Hogg Kent swift 1528–1619

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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 swift 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Oct 1528 · Essex, England
Died 26 May 1619 · Bourn, Boxworth, Cambridge, England
Father Robert Kent
Mother Margaret Kinninmont
Spouse John Overton (1528–1564)
Children Bishop William Christopher Overton

Researchers connected through Margaret swift 1528–1619

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Biography

In 1528, Margaret Hogg Kent swift entered the world in Essex, England, born to robert kent and margaret kinninmont. Margaret Hogg Kent swift married john overton, and had children including bishop william christopher overton. Margaret Hogg Kent swift passed away in 1619 in Bourn, Boxworth, Cambridge, England.

Sources

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

Life Timeline

1528
Birth of Margaret Hogg Kent swift in Essex, England
Birth
1619
Death of Margaret Hogg Kent swift in Essex, England
Death
1619
Burial of Margaret Hogg Kent swift in Bourn, Boxworth, Cambridge, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret swift

This ancestor line traces from Harold Park, Essex, England (1500) to Essex, England (1528) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret swift (1528–1619) was born in Essex, England and died in Bourn, Boxworth, Cambridge, 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 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.

Margaret swift's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Hogg Kent swift PTP
1528–1619
Essex, England
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Margaret swift's Descendants

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Margaret Hogg Kent swift PTP 1528–1619 m. John Overton PTP 1528–1564