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William John NICHOLSON 1550–1641

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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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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12 researchers on YourRoots have William NICHOLSON in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 MAR 1550 · Huggate, Yorkshire, England
Died 19 NOV 1641 · Huggate, Yorkshire, England
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Biography

William John NICHOLSON was born in 1550 in Huggate, Yorkshire, England, the child of thomas nicholson and isabel ward. William John NICHOLSON married winfrey croffe, and had children including christopher nicholson. William John NICHOLSON passed away in 1641 in Huggate, Yorkshire, England.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Wikipedia

Life Timeline

1550
Birth of William John NICHOLSON in Huggate, Yorkshire, England
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1641
Death of William John NICHOLSON in Huggate, Yorkshire, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William NICHOLSON

This ancestor line traces from Ch�ateau-Landon, Seine-et-Marne, �Ile-de-France, France (1000) to Huggate, Yorkshire, England (1550) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William NICHOLSON (1550–1641) was born in Huggate, Yorkshire, England and died in Huggate, Yorkshire, England. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 21 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.

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William NICHOLSON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William John NICHOLSON PTP
1550–1641
Huggate, Yorkshire, England
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William NICHOLSON's Descendants

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William John NICHOLSON PTP 1550–1641