Birth: 07 Sep 1877 • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Margaret was the first born to Edith and John and there is no record of her schooling.
In 1895, Margaret married William Edward Tipler in Christchurch and from that union the following children were born.
| Child | Born | Married | Children | Died | Comments |
| Edith Irene | 8 Oct 1896 | 1916 | 4 | 16 Feb 1977 | Shepherd |
| Clarence George Cyril | 23 Aug 1903 | 1968 | – | 23 May 1983 | Elliot |
| Leslie William | 31 Aug 1905 | 1927/ 1936 | 4/ 0 | 1 Apr 1986 | Tarling/ Shand |
Edward passed away on the 8 February 1937 at Hamilton and is buried in Hamilton East Cemetery.
Margaret lived her entire life in Christchurch.
Margaret passed away on the 31 July 1961 at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. She was cremated at Harewood Crematorium.
There is no grave or remembrance plaque.

