Who was Stephen Wood?

Stephen Wood (1673–1687) was born in St Nicholas Parish, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Chester Co, PA Now, Delaware, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Stephen Wood 1673–1687

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Dec 1673 · St Nicholas Parish, Nottinghamshire, England

Died 21 Jan 1687 · Chester Co, PA Now, Delaware, United States

Father William Wood

Mother Susannah Markel

Siblings Benjamin Wood, Jonathan Wood, Joseph Wood, Susannah Wood

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Wood

Susannah Markel

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Children

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Biography

In 1673, Stephen Wood entered the world in St Nicholas Parish, Nottinghamshire, England, born to william wood and susannah markel. Stephen Wood passed away in 1687 in Chester Co, PA Now, Delaware, United States.

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Birth of Stephen Wood in St Nicholas Parish, Nottinghamshire, England

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Death of Stephen Wood in Chester Co, PA Now, Delaware, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Wood

This ancestor line traces from Sanderstead, Surrey, or Middlesex, England (1565) to St Nicholas Parish, Nottinghamshire, England (1673) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Stephen Wood (1673–1687) was born in St Nicholas Parish, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Chester Co, PA Now, Delaware, United States. 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 Stephen 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 4 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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