Who was Anthony Nichols?

Anthony Nichols (1502–1540) was born in Paddington, Lancashire, England and died in Paddington, Lancashire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Anthony Nichols 1502–1540

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1502 · Paddington, Lancashire, England

Died 1 Jan 1540 · Paddington, Lancashire, England

Children Sir Francis Nicholls

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Sir Francis Nicholls

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The story of Anthony Nichols began in 1502 in Paddington, Lancashire, England. Anthony Nichols had children including sir francis nicholls. Anthony Nichols passed away in 1540 in Paddington, Lancashire, England.

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: Anthony Nichols (1502–1540) was born in Paddington, Lancashire, England and died in Paddington, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony 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 1 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.
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Anthony Nichols PTP

1502–1540

Paddington, Lancashire, England