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David W Wood 1765–1855

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
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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

Born 16 May 1765 · Burwash, Sussex, , England
Died 26 Feb 1855 · Brighton, Sussex, , England
Father Nicholas Wood (1736–1798)
Mother Mary Honysett
Spouse Sarah Hannah Martha Lingham
Children John Wood

Researchers connected through David Wood 1765–1855

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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

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988

  2. 2
    Marriage Records East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1765
Birth of David W Wood in Burwash, Sussex, England
Birth
1855
Death of David W Wood in Brighton, Sussex, England
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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

Self
David W Wood PTP
1765–1855
Burwash, Sussex, , England
Parents
Nicholas Wood PTP
1736–1798
Burwash, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

David Wood's Descendants

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David W Wood PTP 1765–1855
  1. 1. John Wood PTP 1614–1670