Who was Nathaniel Bacon?

Nathaniel Bacon (1593–1681) was born in Friston, Suffolk, England and died in York, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathaniel Bacon 1593–1681

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 May 1593 · Friston, Suffolk, England

Died 16 Mar 1681 · York, Virginia, United States

Father Sir James Bacon Rev

Mother Elizabeth Drury

Siblings James Rector Of Burgate Bacon Iii, William Bacon

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir James Bacon Rev

Elizabeth Drury

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Biography

In 1593, Nathaniel Bacon entered the world in Friston, Suffolk, England, born to sir james bacon rev and elizabeth drury. Nathaniel Bacon passed away in 1681 in York, Virginia, United States.

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1593

Birth of Nathaniel Bacon in Friston, Suffolk, England

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1681

Death of Nathaniel Bacon in York, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Bacon

This ancestor line traces from Freston Hall, Suffolk, England (1567) to Friston, Suffolk, England (1593) across 2 generations.

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: Nathaniel Bacon (1593–1681) was born in Friston, Suffolk, England and died in York, Virginia, United States. 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 Nathaniel 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.
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