David W Wood 1765–1855
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Wood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through David Wood 1765–1855
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Immediate Family
Biography
David W Wood was born in 1765 in Burwash, Sussex, England, the child of nicholas wood and mary honysett. David W Wood married sarah hannah martha lingham, and had children including john wood. David W Wood passed away in 1855 in Brighton, Sussex, England.
Sources
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1Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988
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2Marriage Records East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from David Wood
This ancestor line traces from Great Canfield Manor, Dunmow, Essex, England (1500) to Burwash, Sussex, , England (1765) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- David Wood (1765–1855) was born in Burwash, Sussex, , England and died in Brighton, Sussex, , England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David 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 9 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.
David Wood's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record