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Margaret Wilson 1699–1788

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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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Aug 1699 · Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony
Died 20 Jan 1788 · Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony
Spouse John Hamand
Children Enoch Hammond Newton

Researchers connected through Margaret Wilson 1699–1788

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
John Hamand

Biography

The story of Margaret Wilson began in 1699 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony. Margaret Wilson married john hamand, and had children including enoch hammond newton. Margaret Wilson passed away in 1788 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony.

Sources

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    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Margaret Wilson in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony
Birth
1718
Margaret Wilson was married in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony
Marriage
1733
Margaret Wilson was married in St Andrew, Holborn, London, England
Marriage
1788
Death of Margaret Wilson in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony
Death
1788
Death of Margaret Wilson in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Coleby, Lincolnshire, England (1500) to Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1699) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Wilson (1699–1788) was born in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony and died in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony. 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 (B) 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 5 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 Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Wilson PTP
1699–1788
Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Margaret Wilson's Descendants

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Margaret Wilson PTP 1699–1788