Who was Margaret Wood?

Margaret Wood (1641–1718) was born in Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia, USA and died in Malvern Hills, Henrico, Virginia, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Margaret?

Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 1 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Margaret?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Margaret Lewelyn Wood 1641–1718

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 5 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees

Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Wood 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 1 Apr 1641 · Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia, USA

Died 4 May 1718 · Malvern Hills, Henrico, Virginia, USA

Spouse Major Peter Jones 1St Colonial Troops Virginia Mil

Records

Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … U.S., Find a Grave Index International, Find A Grave Index …

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Margaret Wood 1641–1718

and 4 more tree owners connected with Margaret Wood 1641–1718

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Major Peter Jones 1St Colonial Troops Virginia Mil

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Margaret Lewelyn Wood was born in 1641 in Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia, USA. Margaret Lewelyn Wood married major peter jones 1st colonial troops virginia mil. Margaret Lewelyn Wood passed away in 1718 in Malvern Hills, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

Sources

1

Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
2

Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
3

Record Millennium File
4

Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
5

Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
6

Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
7

Record International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1641

Birth of Margaret Lewelyn Wood in Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia, USA

Birth

1718

Death of Margaret Lewelyn Wood in Malvern Hills, Henrico, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Wood

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Wood (1641–1718) was born in Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia, USA and died in Malvern Hills, Henrico, Virginia, USA. 5 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, 5 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.

Related Records

Wood US Census Records

Browse all census records

Margaret Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Margaret Lewelyn Wood PTP

1641–1718

Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia, USA