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CHRISTOPHER Nicholson 1638–1688

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have CHRISTOPHER Nicholson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Nov 1638 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Sep 1688 · Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Father Elizabeth Simpson
Mother Edmund Edward Nicholson Fisherman Drowned
Spouse Hannah Redknap
Children Deliverance Sutton, Saml Nicholson

Researchers connected through CHRISTOPHER Nicholson 1638–1688

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Biography

The story of CHRISTOPHER Nicholson began in 1638 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. CHRISTOPHER Nicholson married hannah redknap, and had children including deliverance sutton, saml nicholson. CHRISTOPHER Nicholson passed away in 1688 in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1638
Birth of CHRISTOPHER Nicholson in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1688
Death of CHRISTOPHER Nicholson in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from CHRISTOPHER Nicholson

This ancestor line traces from Bootle, Cumberland, , England (1612) to Lynn, Essex, MA, USA (1638) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

CHRISTOPHER Nicholson (1638–1688) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have CHRISTOPHER 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 2 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.

CHRISTOPHER Nicholson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
CHRISTOPHER Nicholson PTP
1638–1688
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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CHRISTOPHER Nicholson's Descendants

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CHRISTOPHER Nicholson PTP 1638–1688