Sir of (1538–1586) was born in Sanderstead, Surrey, England and died in Sanderstead, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir Nicolas Atwood "Assistant Sergeant of the Queen's Carriages" (Served Queen Elizabeth After the 2nd Year of 1538–1586

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 10 May 1538 · Sanderstead, Surrey, England

Died 10 MAY 1586 · Sanderstead, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Father John Hewson Atwood

Mother Mary Margaret Grenville

Spouse Lady Alyse Olive Heiress Harman

Children Alice Mayflower Atwood, Capt John Ass T Governor Atwood, Derick ATWOOD, Harman Wood Atwood, Henry Wood Atwood, Jacobus Atwood, Johannes Dericke Woode, John The Mariner Wood Atwood, Nicholas ll, Olyver Woode, Richard Wood Ii, Sir Henry Christopher Wood Atwood, Susanna Susan Atwood, Thomas Woode Thomas Atwood

Siblings Edward William Attwood, Henry Wood 1544, John Atwood 1512, Margaret Atwood Attewood, Robert Atwood, Sir Nicolas Atwood Assistant Sergeant Of The Queen S Carriages Served Queen Elizabeth After The 2Nd Year Of, Thomas Atwood

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Hewson Atwood

Mary Margaret Grenville

Spouse(s)

Lady Alyse Olive Heiress Harman

Children

Alice Mayflower Atwood

Capt John Ass T Governor Atwood

Johannes Dericke Woode

John The Mariner Wood Atwood

Nicholas ll

Olyver Woode

Richard Wood Ii

Sir Henry Christopher Wood Atwood

Susanna Susan Atwood

Thomas Woode Thomas Atwood

Biography

In 1538, Sir Nicolas Atwood "Assistant Sergeant of the Queen's Carriages" (Served Queen Elizabeth After the 2nd Year of entered the world in Sanderstead, Surrey, England, born to john hewson atwood and mary margaret grenville. Sir Nicolas Atwood "Assistant Sergeant of the Queen's Carriages" (Served Queen Elizabeth After the 2nd Year of married lady alyse olive heiress harman, and had children including alice mayflower atwood, capt john ass t governor atwood, derick atwood, harman wood atwood, henry wood atwood, jacobus or james atwood, johannes dericke woode, john the mariner wood atwood, nicholas atwood ll, olyver woode, richard wood ii, sir henry christopher wood atwood, susanna susan atwood, thomas woode thomas atwood. Sir Nicolas Atwood "Assistant Sergeant of the Queen's Carriages" (Served Queen Elizabeth After the 2nd Year of passed away in 1586 in Sanderstead, Surrey, England, United Kingdom.

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1538

Birth of Sir Nicolas Atwood "Assistant Sergeant of the Queen's Carriages" (Served Queen Elizabeth After the 2nd Year of in Sanderstead, Surrey, England

Birth

1586

Death of Sir Nicolas Atwood "Assistant Sergeant of the Queen's Carriages" (Served Queen Elizabeth After the 2nd Year of in Sanderstead, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir of

This ancestor line traces from Sanderstead, Surrey, England (1445) to Sanderstead, Surrey, England (1538) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir of (1538–1586) was born in Sanderstead, Surrey, England and died in Sanderstead, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. 13 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, 13 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.
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