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Margery Houghton 1618–1650

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 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
B
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 Margery Houghton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1618 · Lancashire, England
Died 05 Mar 1650 · Prescot Parish, Lancashire, England
Father Gilbert Houghton
Mother Margaret Aston
Siblings Anne Houghton, George Houghton, Gilbert Houghton, Henry Houghton, Katherine Hoghton, Margaret 8Th Great Grandmother Houghton, Richard Hoghton, Roger Houghton, Thomas Houghton

Researchers connected through Margery Houghton 1618–1650

and 2 more tree owners connected with Margery Houghton 1618–1650

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Margery Houghton began in 1618 in Lancashire, England. Margery Houghton passed away in 1650 in Prescot Parish, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1618
Birth of Margery Houghton in Lancashire, England
Birth
1650
Death of Margery Houghton in Prescot Parish, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margery Houghton

This ancestor line traces from Prescott, Lancashire, England (1564) to Lancashire, England (1618) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margery Houghton (1618–1650) was born in Lancashire, England and died in Prescot Parish, Lancashire, England. 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 Margery 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 3 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.

Margery Houghton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margery Houghton PTP
1618–1650
Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Margery Houghton's Descendants

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Margery Houghton PTP 1618–1650