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Nicholas Polkinghorne 1610–1692

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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 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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Nicholas Polkinghorne 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Sep 1610 · Breage, Cornwall, , England
Died 12 Oct 1692 · Breage, Cornwall, , England
Father Stephanus Polkinhorne
Mother Katherine Tregunnow
Spouse Johanna Seymore
Children Stephen Polkinghorne

Researchers connected through Nicholas Polkinghorne 1610–1692

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Biography

The story of Nicholas Polkinghorne began in 1610 in Breage, Cornwall, England. Nicholas Polkinghorne married johanna seymore, and had children including stephen polkinghorne. Nicholas Polkinghorne passed away in 1692 in Breage, Cornwall, England.

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Life Timeline

1610
Birth of Nicholas Polkinghorne in Breage, Cornwall, England
Birth
1692
Death of Nicholas Polkinghorne in Breage, Cornwall, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nicholas Polkinghorne

This ancestor line traces from Polkinghorne Manor, Gwinear, Cornwall, England (1487) to Breage, Cornwall, , England (1610) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nicholas Polkinghorne (1610–1692) was born in Breage, Cornwall, , England and died in Breage, Cornwall, , 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 (C) 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 5 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Nicholas Polkinghorne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Nicholas Polkinghorne PTP
1610–1692
Breage, Cornwall, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Nicholas Polkinghorne's Descendants

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Nicholas Polkinghorne PTP 1610–1692