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Margareta "Martha" Lacy 1523–1595

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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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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8 researchers on YourRoots have Margareta Lacy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 8 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1523 · Cromwell, Yorkshire, England
Died 14 Mar 1595 · London, Middlesex, England
Father Sarah Elizabeth Or Elizth Coverly Or Haslett
Spouse Alderman Simon Lowe Fifield Lord Mayor Of London
Children Sir Thomas Lowe Lord Mayor Of London

Researchers connected through Margareta Lacy 1523–1595

and 7 more tree owners connected with Margareta Lacy 1523–1595

Biography

Margareta "Martha" Lacy was born in 1523 in Cromwell, Yorkshire, England, the child of sarah elizabeth or elizth coverly or haslett. Margareta "Martha" Lacy married alderman simon lowe fifield lord mayor of london, and had children including sir thomas lowe lord mayor of london. Margareta "Martha" Lacy passed away in 1595 in London, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1523
Birth of Margareta "Martha" Lacy in Cromwell, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1595
Death of Margareta "Martha" Lacy in London, Middlesex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margareta Lacy

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1464) to Cromwell, Yorkshire, England (1523) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margareta Lacy (1523–1595) was born in Cromwell, Yorkshire, England and died in London, Middlesex, England. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Margareta 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 2 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.

Margareta Lacy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margareta "Martha" Lacy PTP
1523–1595
Cromwell, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margareta Lacy's Descendants

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Margareta "Martha" Lacy PTP 1523–1595