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Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson Baroness Dent 1602–1687

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Dent 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Sep 1602 · Hutton, Yorkshire, England
Died 5 Feb 1687 · Hutton Hall, Cranswick, Yorkshire, England
Father William Nicholson (1550–1641)
Mother Elizabeth Harker
Spouse Sir Peter Dent Baron Dent Of Ormsby 11Ggf
Children John Dent Sr

Researchers connected through Lady Dent 1602–1687

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Biography

The story of Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson Baroness Dent began in 1602 in Hutton, Yorkshire, England. Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson Baroness Dent married sir peter dent baron dent of ormsby 11ggf, and had children including john dent sr. Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson Baroness Dent passed away in 1687 in Hutton Hall, Cranswick, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1602
Birth of Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson Baroness Dent in Hutton, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1687
Death of Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson Baroness Dent in Hutton Hall, Cranswick, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Dent

This ancestor line traces from Kedleston, Derbyshire, England (1340) to Hutton, Yorkshire, England (1602) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Dent (1602–1687) was born in Hutton, Yorkshire, England and died in Hutton Hall, Cranswick, Yorkshire, 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 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 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.

Lady Dent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Margaret Sara Nicholson Baroness Dent PTP
1602–1687
Hutton, Yorkshire, England
Parents
William Nicholson PTP
1550–1641
Huggate, York, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lady Dent's Descendants