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Margaret Irvin Fisher "Whitley" 1578–1635

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret "Whitley" in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 15 Apr 1578 · Nantwich, Cheshire, England
Died 30 Sep 1635 · Farndon, Cheshire, England
Father Ralphe Fisher (1556–1628)
Mother Elizabeth Watson
Children Elizabeth Ann Whitley

Researchers connected through Margaret "Whitley" 1578–1635

and 2 more tree owners connected with Margaret "Whitley" 1578–1635

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1578, Margaret Irvin Fisher "Whitley" entered the world in Nantwich, Cheshire, England, born to ralphe adlard fisher and elizabeth watson. Margaret Irvin Fisher "Whitley" had children including elizabeth ann whitley. Margaret Irvin Fisher "Whitley" passed away in 1635 in Farndon, Cheshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1578
Birth of Margaret Irvin Fisher "Whitley" in Nantwich, Cheshire, England
Birth
1635
Death of Margaret Irvin Fisher "Whitley" in Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Death
1635
Burial of Margaret Irvin Fisher "Whitley" in Farndon, Cheshire, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret "Whitley"

This ancestor line traces from Maidstone, Kent, , England (1540) to Nantwich, Cheshire, England (1578) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret "Whitley" (1578–1635) was born in Nantwich, Cheshire, England and died in Farndon, Cheshire, England. 3 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, 3 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 3 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 "Whitley"'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Irvin Fisher "Whitley" PTP
1578–1635
Nantwich, Cheshire, England
Parents
Ralphe Adlard Fisher PTP
1556–1628
Nantwich, Cheshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Margaret "Whitley"'s Descendants

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Margaret Irvin Fisher "Whitley" PTP 1578–1635