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Margaret Woodrow Wilson 1886–1944

Public Tree Person

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

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Apr 1886 · Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, USA
Died 12 Feb 1944 · Pondicherry, India
Father
Mother Ellen Axson (1860–1914)
Siblings ,

Researchers connected through Margaret Wilson 1886–1944

and 2 more tree owners connected with Margaret Wilson 1886–1944

Immediate Family

Parents
Ellen Axson
1860–1914
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Margaret Woodrow Wilson was born in 1886 in Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, USA, the child of thomas woodrow wilson and ellen louise axson. In 1900, Margaret Woodrow Wilson resided in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. In 1910, Margaret Woodrow Wilson resided in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. Margaret Woodrow Wilson passed away in 1944 in Pondicherry, India.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1886
Birth of Margaret Woodrow Wilson in Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, USA
Birth
1900
Margaret Woodrow Wilson resided here in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Residence
1910
Margaret Woodrow Wilson resided here in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Residence
1944
Death of Margaret Woodrow Wilson in Pondicherry, India
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Charles Towne, South Carolina (1779) to Gainesville, Hall, Georgia (1886) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Wilson (1886–1944) was born in Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, USA and died in Pondicherry, India. 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 (A) 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 Woodrow Wilson PTP
1886–1944
Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, USA
Parents
Unknown
Ellen Louise Axson PTP
1860–1914
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Margaret Wilson's Descendants

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Margaret Woodrow Wilson PTP 1886–1944