Who was Joseph Nicks?

Joseph Nicks (1546–1564) was born in Sussex, England and died in Sussex, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Allen Nicks 1546–1564

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 Jan 1546 · Sussex, England

Died 27 Nov 1564 · Sussex, England

Father Paul Lester

Mother Katherine Carlton

Siblings Martha Mattie Lester Campbell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Paul Lester

Katherine Carlton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Joseph Allen Nicks began in 1546 in Sussex, England. Joseph Allen Nicks passed away in 1564 in Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1546

Birth of Joseph Allen Nicks in Sussex, England

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1564

Death of Joseph Allen Nicks in Sussex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Nicks

This ancestor line traces from , Sussex, , England (1520) to Sussex, England (1546) across 2 generations.

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: Joseph Nicks (1546–1564) was born in Sussex, England and died in Sussex, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.
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Joseph Allen Nicks PTP

1546–1564

Sussex, England