Who was Benjamin Nicholls?

Benjamin Nicholls (1724–1774) was born in Redruth, Cornwall. and died in Redruth, Cornwall.. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Nicholls 1724–1774

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 May 1724 · Redruth, Cornwall.

Died 25 Jul 1774 · Redruth, Cornwall.

Spouse Jane Luke

Children Benjamin Nicholls

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Benjamin Nicholls was born in 1724 in Redruth, Cornwall.. Benjamin Nicholls married jane luke, and had children including benjamin nicholls. Benjamin Nicholls passed away in 1774 in Redruth, Cornwall..

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Birth of Benjamin Nicholls in Redruth, Cornwall.

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Death of Benjamin Nicholls in Redruth, Cornwall.

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This ancestor line traces from Cornwall, England (1559) to Redruth, Cornwall, England (1724) across 6 generations.

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: Benjamin Nicholls (1724–1774) was born in Redruth, Cornwall. and died in Redruth, Cornwall.. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benjamin Nicholls PTP

1724–1774

Redruth, Cornwall.