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Sir Nicholas Richard Edward Atwood 1538–1586

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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 20 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 20 trees
Death year and location consistent across 20 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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20 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Atwood 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: B — verified across 20 independent trees

Born 10 May 1538 · Sanderstead, Surrey, England
Died 10 May 1586 · St Martin-in-the-Field, London, Middlesex, England
Father Sir John Hewson Atwood Of Sanderstead Manor Keeper Of King Henry Viii S Falcons
Mother Lady Johanna Sherman
Spouse Lady Alyse Olive Harman
Children Alice Atwood
Siblings John Atwood, Palladia Atwood, Robert Atwoode, Thomas Atwood
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Biography

The story of Sir Nicholas Richard Edward Atwood began in 1538 in Sanderstead, Surrey, England. Sir Nicholas Richard Edward Atwood married lady alyse olive harman, and had children including alice atwood. Sir Nicholas Richard Edward Atwood passed away in 1586 in St Martin-in-the-Field, London, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1538
Birth of Sir Nicholas Richard Edward Atwood in Sanderstead, Surrey, England
Birth
1586
Death of Sir Nicholas Richard Edward Atwood in St Martin-in-the-Field, London, Middlesex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Atwood

This ancestor line traces from England, England, United Kingdom (1484) to Sanderstead, Surrey, England (1538) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Atwood (1538–1586) was born in Sanderstead, Surrey, England and died in St Martin-in-the-Field, London, Middlesex, England. 20 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, 20 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.

Related Records

Sir John Hewson Atwood Of Sanderstead Manor Keeper Of King Henry Viii S Falcons
Father
Lady Johanna Sherman
Mother

Sir Atwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Nicholas Richard Edward Atwood PTP
1538–1586
Sanderstead, Surrey, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Atwood's Descendants

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Sir Nicholas Richard Edward Atwood PTP 1538–1586