YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Margareta Foster 1550–1574 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1550

Birth Location: Whalley, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 20 Mar 1574

Death Location: Burnley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Father: Sir *

Mother: Lady Counsby

Spouse(s): Henry Whalley

Children(s): Henry Clayton

The story of Margareta Foster began in 1550 in Whalley, Lancashire, England. Margareta Foster married Henry Clayton Of Whalley, and had children including Henry Clayton. Margareta Foster passed away in 1574 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for Margareta Foster
MF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Margareta Foster began in 1550 in Whalley, Lancashire, England.
  • Margareta Foster married Henry Clayton Of Whalley, and had children including Henry Clayton.
  • Margareta Foster passed away in 1574 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir *
1528–1571
Birth Location: VERIFIED- Adderstone Castle/Manor, Adderstone, Northumberland, England -Held by the Forster's, from the 12th century. A tower, of which no trace emains, existed on or close to the site in 1415. The Forster's lived on the estate over 400 years.
S*
Lady Counsby
1528–1582
Birth Location: Chelmsford, Essex, England
LC

Spouses(s)

Henry Whalley
1548–1626
Birth Location: Whalley, Lancashire, England
HW

Children(s)

Henry Clayton
1575–1662
Birth Location: Gleaston Hall, Aldingham, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
HC

Margareta Foster's Ancestors

Self
Margareta Foster
1550–1574
Birth Place: Whalley, Lancashire, England
Parents
Sir Thomas Foster, Yeoman of the Queen Her Majesty's Chamber, Lord of the Marches *
1528–1571
VERIFIED- Adderstone Castle/Manor, Adderstone, Northumberland, England -Held by the Forster's, from the 12th century. A tower, of which no trace emains, existed on or close to the site in 1415. The Forster's lived on the estate over 400 years.
Lady (Margaret (aka Margett) Elizabeth Browning) Counsby
1528–1582
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Grandparents
Roger (Foster of) Hunsdon
1498–1550
Durham, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margareta Foster's Descendants

1.
MF
Margareta Foster (15 Mar 1550–20 Mar 1574) m. Henry (Clayton of) Whalley (25 Dec 1548–1626)
  1. 1. Henry Clayton 1575–1662 m. Esther Townson 1579–1665
    1. 1. Edmond Cleaton 1606–1657 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Fitzwilliams 1610–1681 m. Elizabeth Citterne 1608–1638
      1. 1. Anne (Topping) Clayton 1635–1698 m. Michael (Newbold) Sr. 1623–1692
        1. 1. Alice (Elizabeth) Newbold 1654–1692 m. Eliakim Higgins 1654–1698
        2. 2. Letitia Newbold 1659–1709
        3. 3. Ann Newbold 1653–1710
        4. 4. Michael Newbold 1667–1721 m. Sarah (Rachel) Clayton 1677–1712
      2. 2. Mary (Mercy Potter) Brown 1648–1714 m. Abraham Brown 1634–1714
        1. 1. Martha (Brown Hampton Hamton Mtdna Verified Quaker Of Shrewsbury Middletown And Freehold Monmouth New Jersey (John Hampton'S 3rd) Wife) 1666–1697 m. John Hampton 1640–1702
        2. 2. Elizabeth Brown 1666–1715
        3. 3. Katherine (Brown) Cloudsley 1655–1683
        4. 4. Preserve Brown 1660–1760
        5. 5. Abraham Brown 1670–1692
      3. 3. Samuel ('Sam') Clayton 1639–1702
      4. 4. John Clayton 1637–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Clayton 1614–1698

Margareta Foster's Timeline

2 Records

1550
15 Mar 1550
Birth of Margareta Foster in Whalley, Lancashire, England
Whalley, Lancashire, England
1574
20 Mar 1574
Age 24
Death of Margareta Foster in Burnley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Burnley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1550
    Event Place: Whalley, Lancashire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1574
    Event Place: Burnley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Find more search results for Margareta Foster

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE