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Francis Nichols 1575–1650

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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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7 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Nichols in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 7 independent trees

Born 25 May 1575 · Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire, England
Died 16 Jan 1650 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father John Nichols
Mother Joan Goodwith
Siblings Ann Nichols, Anne Nicholles, Elinor Nichols, Elizabeth Nichols, Francis Nichols, Goodwith Nichols, Henry Nichols, John Nichols, William Nichols
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index The history of Fairfield : …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1575, Francis Nichols entered the world in Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire, England, born to john nichols and joan goodwith. Francis Nichols passed away in 1650 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record The history of Fairfield : Fairfield County, Connecticut

Life Timeline

1575
Birth of Francis Nichols in Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire, England
Birth
1650
Death of Francis Nichols in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Nichols

This ancestor line traces from Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire, England (1510) to Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire, England (1575) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Francis Nichols (1575–1650) was born in Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire, England and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 3 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.

Related Records

John Nichols
Father
Joan Goodwith
Mother

Francis Nichols's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Francis Nichols PTP
1575–1650
Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Francis Nichols's Descendants

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Francis Nichols PTP 1575–1650