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Nicholas John Tufton van Thanet * 1578–1632

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Nicholas * 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Jan 1578 · Terling, Essex, , England
Died 30 Jun 1632 · Sapcote, Leicestershire, England
Spouse Lady Diana Frances Cecil
Children Lady Mary Ann Tufton
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886
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Biography

In 1578, Nicholas John Tufton van Thanet entered the world in Terling, Essex, England. Nicholas John Tufton van Thanet married lady diana frances cecil, and had children including lady mary ann tufton. Nicholas John Tufton van Thanet passed away in 1632 in Sapcote, Leicestershire, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886

Life Timeline

1578
Birth of Nicholas John Tufton van Thanet in Terling, Essex, England
Birth
1632
Death of Nicholas John Tufton van Thanet in Sapcote, Leicestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nicholas *

This ancestor line traces from Ickham, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1482) to Terling, Essex, , England (1578) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nicholas * (1578–1632) was born in Terling, Essex, , England and died in Sapcote, Leicestershire, England. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Nicholas 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.
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Nicholas *'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Nicholas John Tufton van Thanet * PTP
1578–1632
Terling, Essex, , England
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Nicholas *'s Descendants

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Nicholas John Tufton van Thanet * PTP 1578–1632