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Margerie Dichfeld 1548–1588

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margerie Dichfeld 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jan 1548 · Farnworth, Lancashire, England
Died 28 May 1588 · Ditton, Lancashire, England
Father John William Ditchfield
Mother Mary Jane Ditchfield
Spouse Richard Hey 5
Children Catherina Hey
Siblings Jane Ditchfield, John Ditchfield

Researchers connected through Margerie Dichfeld 1548–1588

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Biography

The story of Margerie Dichfeld began in 1548 in Farnworth, Lancashire, England. Margerie Dichfeld married richard hey 5, and had children including catherina hey. Margerie Dichfeld passed away in 1588 in Ditton, Lancashire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1548
Birth of Margerie Dichfeld in Farnworth, Lancashire, England
Birth
1549
Margerie Dichfeld was baptized in Farnworth Near Prescot,Lancashire,England
Baptism
1588
Death of Margerie Dichfeld in Ditton, Lancashire, England
Death
1823
Margerie Dichfeld was baptized in Preston, Lancashire, England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margerie Dichfeld

This ancestor line traces from Farnworth, Lancashire, England (1523) to Farnworth, Lancashire, England (1548) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margerie Dichfeld (1548–1588) was born in Farnworth, Lancashire, England and died in Ditton, Lancashire, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Margerie 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.
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Margerie Dichfeld's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margerie Dichfeld PTP
1548–1588
Farnworth, Lancashire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
Unknown
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Margerie Dichfeld's Descendants

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Margerie Dichfeld PTP 1548–1588