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Nicholas Tanner* 1579–1659

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Nicholas Tanner* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 23 Aug 1579 · Colyton, Devon, England
Died 30 Apr 1659 · Ashdon, Essex, England
Father William Thomas Tanner
Mother Gillian Fairchild
Spouse Joan Jone Hadnam
Children Rebecca Elizabeth Tanner

Researchers connected through Nicholas Tanner* 1579–1659

and 4 more tree owners connected with Nicholas Tanner* 1579–1659

Biography

Nicholas Tanner was born in 1579 in Colyton, Devon, England, the child of william thomas tanner and gillian fairchild. Nicholas Tanner married joan jone hadnam, and had children including rebecca elizabeth tanner. Nicholas Tanner passed away in 1659 in Ashdon, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1579
Birth of Nicholas Tanner in Colyton, Devon, England
Birth
1659
Death of Nicholas Tanner in Ashdon, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nicholas Tanner*

This ancestor line traces from England (1525) to Colyton, Devon, England (1579) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nicholas Tanner* (1579–1659) was born in Colyton, Devon, England and died in Ashdon, Essex, 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 (C) 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 3 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 Tanner*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Nicholas Tanner* PTP
1579–1659
Colyton, Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Nicholas Tanner*'s Descendants

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Nicholas Tanner* PTP 1579–1659