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Nathaniel Need 1617–1701

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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 Nathaniel Need 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

Born 2 Apr 1617 · Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England
Died 7 Apr 1701 · Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England
Father Humphrey Need (1590–1668)
Mother Dorothy
Spouse Ann
Children Dorothy Need, Hannah Ann Need, John Need, Joseph Need, Mary Need, Samuel Need, Sarah Need

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Need 1617–1701

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Biography

In 1617, Nathaniel Need entered the world in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England, born to humphrey need and dorothy. Nathaniel Need married ann, and had children including dorothy need, hannah ann need, john need, joseph need, mary need, samuel need, sarah need. Nathaniel Need passed away in 1701 in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Immigration The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants

  3. 3
    Church Records Nottinghamshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

  4. 4
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1617
Birth of Nathaniel Need in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England
Birth
1701
Death of Nathaniel Need in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Need

This ancestor line traces from Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (1485) to Arnold, Nottinghamshire, , England (1617) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Need (1617–1701) was born in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, 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 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Nathaniel Need's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Need PTP
1617–1701
Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England
Parents
Humphrey Need PTP
1590–1668
Arnold, Nottinghamshire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Nathaniel Need's Descendants

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Nathaniel Need PTP 1617–1701