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Margaret Hester Ann Watson 1681–1735

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Watson 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Sep 1681 · St Peters Parish, New Kent County, Virginia
Died 28 Sep 1735 · Hanover, Virginia, United States
Spouse John Matlock
Children William Matlock

Researchers connected through Margaret Watson 1681–1735

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
John Matlock

Biography

In 1681, Margaret Hester Ann Watson entered the world in St Peters Parish, New Kent County, Virginia. Margaret Hester Ann Watson married john matlock, and had children including william matlock. Margaret Hester Ann Watson passed away in 1735 in Hanover, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1681
Birth of Margaret Hester Ann Watson in St Peters Parish, New Kent County, Virginia
Birth
1735
Death of Margaret Hester Ann Watson in Hanover, Virginia, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Watson (1681–1735) was born in St Peters Parish, New Kent County, Virginia and died in Hanover, Virginia, United States. 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 (C) 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.

Margaret Watson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Hester Ann Watson PTP
1681–1735
St Peters Parish, New Kent County, Virginia
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Margaret Watson's Descendants

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Margaret Hester Ann Watson PTP 1681–1735