Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson, Baroness Dent 1602–1687
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Dent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Lady Dent 1602–1687
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1602, Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson, Baroness Dent entered the world in Hutton, Yorkshire, England, born to william john nicholson and winifrey croffe. Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson, Baroness Dent married sir peter dent baron dent of ormsby, and had children including john dent capt immigrant planter attorney militia capt justice eng to md. Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson, Baroness Dent passed away in 1687 in East, Riding, of, Yorkshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Dent
This ancestor line traces from Besthorpe, Norfolk, England (1500) to Hutton, Yorkshire, England (1602) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lady Dent (1602–1687) was born in Hutton, Yorkshire, England and died in East, Riding, of, Yorkshire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Lady 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 4 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.
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Lady Dent's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record