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Margaret Willing 1753–1816

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Willing 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jan 1753 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died 21 Sep 1816 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Father Charles Willing (1710–1754)
Mother Anne Shippen Willing
Siblings Abigail Willing, Anne Willing, Charles Willing, Dorothy Willing, Elizabeth Willing, James Willing, Joseph Willing, Mary Shippen Willing, Richard Willing, Thomas Willing
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Margaret Willing began in 1753 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Margaret Willing passed away in 1816 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1753
Birth of Margaret Willing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Birth
1816
Death of Margaret Willing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Willing

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1679) to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1753) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Willing (1753–1816) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

Charles Willing
1710–1754 · Father
Anne Shippen Willing
Mother

Margaret Willing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Willing PTP
1753–1816
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
Charles Willing PTP
1710–1754
Bristol, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Margaret Willing's Descendants

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Margaret Willing PTP 1753–1816