Grand Sachem Canonicus "Chief" Of The Narragansett Indian Nation 1539–1647
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Grand Nation in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 Grand Nation 1539–1647
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1539, Grand Sachem Canonicus "Chief" Of The Narragansett Indian Nation entered the world in Cape Cod,Barnstable,Massachusetts,USA. Grand Sachem Canonicus "Chief" Of The Narragansett Indian Nation married canonicus 11th ggm, and had children including lady queen cononicus narragansett 10th ggm 12th ggm. Grand Sachem Canonicus "Chief" Of The Narragansett Indian Nation passed away in 1647 in Cape Cod,Barnstable,Massachusetts,USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Grand Nation
This ancestor line traces from Quinebaug, Windham, Connecticut (1432) to Cape Cod,Barnstable,Massachusetts,USA (1539) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Grand Nation (1539–1647) was born in Cape Cod,Barnstable,Massachusetts,USA and died in Cape Cod,Barnstable,Massachusetts,USA. 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 Grand 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record