Who was Nicholas Knight?

Nicholas Knight (1570–1611) was born in Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Nicholas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 10 generations of this lineage.

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Nicholas Knight 1570–1611

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 03 Feb 1570 · Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Died 12 Jan 1611 · Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Father William Brown Knight

Mother Elizabeth Wild

Siblings Eleanor Ann Knight, John Knight, Philip Knight

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Brown Knight

Elizabeth Wild

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1570, Nicholas Knight entered the world in Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, born to william brown knight and elizabeth wild. Nicholas Knight passed away in 1611 in Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1570

Birth of Nicholas Knight in Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Birth

1611

Death of Nicholas Knight in Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nicholas Knight

This ancestor line traces from England ? (1320) to Romsey, Hampshire, England (1570) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nicholas Knight (1570–1611) was born in Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. 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 (B) 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 10 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.
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