Who was Nicholas Pearson?

Nicholas Pearson (1565–1572) was born in Howden East Riding, Yorkshire, , England and died in West Riding, Yorkshire, , England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nicholas Pearson 1565–1572

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

Born 22 Oct 1565 · Howden East Riding, Yorkshire, , England

Died 19 Feb 1572 · West Riding, Yorkshire, , England

Father Sir Robert John Pearson Pereson

Mother Helen Ellinor Watson

Siblings Alicia Pearson, Catherine Pearson, Elizabeth Pearson, Emma Pearson Pereson, Frances Pearson, Janet Jonet Pearson Murdoche, Jeffrey , Joahannes Pearson Pereson, Joan Pearson Pereson, Katharina Pearson, Laurence Pearson, Robert Pearson, William John Pearson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Robert John Pearson Pereson

Helen Ellinor Watson

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1565, Nicholas Pearson entered the world in Howden East Riding, Yorkshire, England, born to sir robert john pearson pereson and helen ellinor watson. Nicholas Pearson passed away in 1572 in West Riding, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of Nicholas Pearson in Howden East Riding, Yorkshire, England

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1572

Death of Nicholas Pearson in West Riding, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nicholas Pearson

This ancestor line traces from Sallup, Shropshire, England (1330) to Howden East Riding, Yorkshire, , England (1565) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nicholas Pearson (1565–1572) was born in Howden East Riding, Yorkshire, , England and died in West Riding, 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 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 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.
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